Gloria Estefan, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Queen of Latin Pop Gloria Estefan is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 26/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Estefan for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 68-year-old singer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Estefan so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the singer have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Havana Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Havana (Gloria Estefan's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the singer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Gloria Estefan Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 25 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveGloria”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 25 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Gloria Estefan?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 25 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Gloria Estefan?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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