Who Are the “People of the Year”?

People magazine’s annual “People of the Year” double issue has four covers. Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez were among those singled out with their own covers, along with Jennifer Aniston and Michelle Obama.

“Our People of the Year issue celebrates the stars who have made an impact on our culture,” notes People Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford. “I wasn’t surprised that we ended up with an all-female foursome – this year has been dominated by strong women.”

Lopez “ticked every possible box as she turned 50 this year,” Wakeford says. “…Oscar buzz for ‘Hustlers,’ which she co-produced; a blockbuster music tour; a beautiful family; an upcoming Super Bowl appearance…”

Wakeford says of Taylor, “2019 was arguably the year Taylor Swift found her voice. She stood up to protect her creative rights, spoke out for what she believed in…and…her album ‘Lover’ became 2019’s bestselling record in just one week. Truly epic.”