Zara Whites, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a well-placed source, Zara Whites is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 14/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Whites 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 57-year-old actress, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Whites 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 ‘Dutch Of The Year’ by some major Dutch newspapers and even ‘Hoeksche Waard Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Hoeksche Waard (Zara Whites' 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:
“Zara Whites Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 13 Jan 2026
“Congrats! Zara has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 13 Jan 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Zara Whites?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Jan 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Zara Whites?
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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