People on Time Covers 2016

Canadian-American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actress, and television host. She rose to fame as a correspondent on The Daily Show. In 2015, she started her own show, Full Frontal.

African American artistic gymnast. The most decorated American gymnast in history, she is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Acclaimed by critics and musicians for his innovative work during the 1970s. Songs include Space Oddity, Starman, Heroes, Under Pressure, and Let's Dance. Died in 2016

American broadcast journalist, writer, and television personality. She filed a lawsuit against Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes claiming sexual harassment. Subsequently, dozens of other women also stepped forward to accuse Ailes of harassment, and Ailes resigned under pressure.

Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008. He died in 2016

American philanthropist and a former pediatrician. She is married to the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms.

Indian actress and producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, she is one of India's highest-paid actresses. In the US, she starred in Quantico, Baywatch (the movie), Isn't It Romantic, and the Matrix Resurrections.

American politician and diplomat who served as the US secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as the first lady of the U.S.from 1993 to 2001.

American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting his own satirical Comedy Central program from 2005 to 2014 and the CBS talk program The Late Show since September 2015.

American business executive who became the chief executive officer of Apple Inc. in 2011. He was previously the company's chief operating officer under its co-founder Steve Jobs.

American politician, attorney, and political commentator serving as the junior United States senator from Texas since 2013. He was the solicitor general of Texas from 2003 to 2008.

American actor and film producer. Starred in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Romeo+Juliet, Titanic, Gangs of New York, Wolf of Wall Street, the Revanant, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

American civil rights activist and former football quarterback. He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. In 2016, he knelt during the national anthem at the start of NFL games in protest of police brutality and racial inequality in the United States.

American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of his own late-night talk show, since 2003.

French politician and lawyer who has been President of the European Central Bank since 2019. She previously served as the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2011 to 2019.

Trinidadian-born rapper and singer based in the United States. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap". Songs include Anaconda, Chun Li, and Super Freaky Girl.

American comedian, television host, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. He currently hosts Late Night a late-night talk show on NBC. He also was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2001 to 2014.

American songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals In the Heights (2005) and Hamilton (2015).

South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and former television host. He was the host of The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022.

British and American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. First known as a "correspondent" for the Daily Show, he now has his own show, Last Week Tonight.

American politician who served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He previously served as the governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.

Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is the President of Russia. He has held continuous positions as president or prime minister since 1999.

American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and was Governor of California from 1967 to 1975.

American politician and activist who is the senior United States senator from Vermont.

American politician, media personality, businessman and 45th president. Man of the Year

Chinese politician who has been the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and thus as the paramount leader of China, since 2012. And the president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) since 2013.

American businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the social media service Facebook, and its parent company Meta Platforms of which he is executive chairman, chief executive officer and controlling shareholder.