Leandra Leal, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a well-informed source, Leandra Leal is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 02/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Leal 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 42-year-old actress, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Leal 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 ‘Brazilian Of The Year’ by some major Brazilian newspapers and even ‘Rio de Janeiro Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Rio de Janeiro (Leandra Leal's 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:

“#LealPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 1 Nov 2024
“Congrats! Leandra has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 1 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Leandra Leal?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 1 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Leandra Leal?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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