Liu Wen, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Liu Wen 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 25/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Liu 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 37-year-old model, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Liu 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 ‘Chinese Of The Year’ by some major Chinese newspapers and even ‘Yongzhou Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Yongzhou (Liu Wen'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:
“Liu Wen Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 24 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveWen”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 24 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Liu Wen?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Liu Wen?
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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