Julie Walters, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a reliable source, Julie Walters is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 25/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Walters 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 75-year-old actress, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Walters 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 actress have already been named ‘English Of The Year’ by some major English newspapers and even ‘Smethwick Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Smethwick (Julie Walters' hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the actress was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#WaltersPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 24 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Julie has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 24 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Julie Walters?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Julie Walters?
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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