Rachel Roy, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a credible source, Rachel Roy is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the fashion designer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 04/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Roy 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 52-year-old fashion designer, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Roy 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 fashion designer have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘San Bernardino County Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in San Bernardino County (Rachel Roy's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the fashion designer was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Rachel Roy Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 3 Feb 2026
“Congrats! Rachel has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 3 Feb 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Rachel Roy?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 3 Feb 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Rachel Roy?
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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