TIME Celebrates Women of the Year

Why it matters

The TIME Women of the Year list, launched in 2020 in partnership with P&G, was created to recognize women leaders working towards a more equitable world. The initiative sought to correct the record and address the legacy of the "Man of the Year" franchise, which was only known as "Person of the Year" once, in 1999. Teyana Taylor, who graced the cover of the TIME Women of the Year issue, is recognized for her wide influence as an actor, director, musician, and stylist. Her recent performance in "One Battle After Another" has drawn major praise, earning her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Taylor's album "Escape Room" also garnered a Grammy nomination. The Gala, held in Los Angeles, also featured appearances by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Chloé Zhao, with a performance by Brandi Carlile. A Women of the Year Leadership Forum was held as well, featuring conversations focused on solutions and advancing equity.

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• The TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala honored 16 women across entertainment, sports, activism, and business, including Lucy Liu and Teyana Taylor.
• The TIME Women of the Year list, launched in 2020 in partnership with P&G, was created to recognize women leaders working towards a more equitable world.
• The initiative sought to correct the record and address the legacy of the "Man of the Year" franchise, which was only known as "Person of the Year" once, in 1999.

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• Gala honored

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