Kendall Jenner, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

  • By Elizabeth Sy
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Kendall Jenner among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a top source, Kendall Jenner is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the model's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 14/11/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Jenner 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 31-year-old model, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Jenner 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 model have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Los Angeles Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Los Angeles (Kendall Jenner's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the model was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Kendall Jenner Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 13 Nov 2026
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveKendall”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 13 Nov 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Kendall Jenner?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Nov 2026

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Kendall Jenner?

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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