As every year, TIME magazine has published its list of the 100 most influential people of 2023, including actors and actresses such as Jennifer Coolidge or Michael B. Jordan, activists such as María Herrera Magdaleno, people who have innovated in some sector , like the CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger, or leaders like Joe Biden.
Although there is no specific order in the classification, the magazine has decided to separate the chosen ones into six categories: Artists, Icons, Pioneers, Leaders, Titans and Innovators. However, despite the fact that the list should have 100 names, they have only announced 96. Therefore, they are expected to complete the ranking at the annual Summit, which will take place on April 25, or at the ‘TIME 100’ Gala. , April 26.
“We are delighted with the list of the most influential people in the world this year. We’re looking forward to bringing the TIME100 community together – one of the largest leadership communities in the world – to spotlight and hear from people who are making an impact in driving positive action,” said TIME Magazine CEO Jessica Sibley. .
The TIME 100 Gala will be hosted by Jennifer Coolidge and will feature performances by Doja Cat and Lea Michele, and will feature tributes to this year’s list members.
Regarding the classification, the list includes 16 climate leaders, a record number, which includes: Anthony Albanese, Gustavo Petro, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Elizabeth Maruma Mrema and Robin Zeng. On the other hand, between athletes They include Patrick Mahomes II, Lionel Messi, Brittney Griner, Iga Swiatek, Kylian Mbappe and Mikaela Shiffrin.
Although for most it is the first time that they appear in this classification, Joe Biden repeats for the sixth time, more than anyone else on this year’s list. Likewise, Elon Musk (5 times), Janet Yellen (4), Lionel Messi (3), Beyoncé (3), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (3) and Mitch McConnell (3) repeat.
The most influential people of 2023 according to TIME
Michael B. Jordan
Drew Barrymore
Ali Wong
Austin Butler
Aubrey Plaza
Rian Johnson
Salma Hayek Pinault
Zoe Saldana
Judy Blume
Colin Farrell
Leah Michele
Simone Leigh
Wolfgang Tillmans
Suzan-Lori Parks
Neil Gaiman
Shervin Hajipour
El Anatsui
Colleen Hoover
Steve Lacy
Finally, the Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, 21, is the youngest person on the list for this 2023 and the writer Judy Blume is the oldest person, at 85 years old.