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Beyoncé, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett And More Make The TIME100 Most Influential List

Check out the artists, innovators, titans, leaders, icons, and pioneers that made the list of 100 most influential figures in the world this year
Beyoncé, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett And More Make The TIME100 Most Influential List
Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett at the Critics Choice Association 5th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on December 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
By Rivea Ruff · Updated April 13, 2023
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TIME released its annual list highlighting the 100 most influential figures in the world today, showcasing minds and talents from across industries that have captivated public interest and pushed culture forward in the last year.

Among this year’s honorees are actor and Creed III director Michael B. Jordan and songstress/rapper Doja Cat, each of whom are featured on one of four individual covers for the TIME100 list. Split into artists, innovators, titans, leaders, icons, pioneers, the list includes big personalities and move makers in arts, entertainment, activism, culture and beyond.

Among those honored include Beyoncé, actress/producer Angela Bassett, director/producer Gina Prince-Bythewood, WNBA star Brittney Griner, playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, singer Steve Lacy, artist Simone Leigh, and artist El Anatsui, and more.

Beyoncé, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett And More Make The TIME100 Most Influential List

Continuing its annual tradition, listmakers are each profiled/honored by their contemporaries and collaborators in the field. This year’s pairings include Tina Turner on Angela Basset, Tiffany Haddish on Jerrod Carmichael, Ryan Coogler on Michael B. Jordan, Chloe Bailey on Steve Lacy, Sanaa Lathan on Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sterling K. Brown on Suzan-Lori Parks, and Honey Dijon on Beyoncé.

TIME Studios and ABC will also bring viewers inside the annual TIME100 Gala for the second year in the row with a primetime broadcast of the festivities. TIME100 will air Sunday, April 30 on ABC at 7 pm and become to stream next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Beyoncé, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett And More Make The TIME100 Most Influential List

Check out the full TIME100 list HERE.

TOPICS:  Angela Bassett beyoncé Brittney Griner doja cat Gina Prince-Bythewood jerrod carmichael Michael B. Jordan steve lacy Suzan-Lori Parks Time 100 Most Influential People Zoe Saldana