Marjane Satrapi, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Marjane Satrapi is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the cartoonist's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Satrapi 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 56-year-old cartoonist, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Satrapi 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 cartoonist have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Rasht Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Rasht (Marjane Satrapi's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the cartoonist was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#SatrapiPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 9 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Marjane has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 9 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Marjane Satrapi?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 9 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Marjane Satrapi?
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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