Lauren Goodger, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Lauren Goodger 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 15/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Goodger 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 39-year-old model, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Goodger 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 ‘English Of The Year’ by some major English newspapers and even ‘Brentwood Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Brentwood (Lauren Goodger'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:
“Lauren Goodger Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 14 Dec 2025
“Congrats! Lauren has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 14 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Lauren Goodger?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 14 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Lauren Goodger?
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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