Melissa McCarthy, TIME's Person of the Year 2021?
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According to a credible source, Melissa McCarthy is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2021. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 07/03/2021 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not McCarthy 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 50-year-old actress, as a 2021 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes McCarthy 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 ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Plainfield Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Plainfield (Melissa McCarthy'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:
“#McCarthyPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 6 Mar 2021
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveMelissa”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 6 Mar 2021
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Melissa McCarthy?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 6 Mar 2021
Could 2021 officially be the Year of Melissa McCarthy?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2021 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2021?
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