Who is the most famous person alive today?

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As in, well known world wide by face or name.

I would say the Queen was up there when she was alive but not sure Charles would make the top 10 now.

Trump, Putin or Elon Musk perhaps?

Obviously there are many famous Hollywood actors and singers but are any the most famous worldwide where English isn't the first language?

I wouldn't recognise Taylor Swift if she walked into the room. I am awful at facial recognition and something about her face is immediately forgettable to me. I find the same about Jennifer Lawrence. I don't know how to describe it.

Trump I'd say is way more famous and recognisable.

My parents aren't very much interested in soccer, they follow the world cup when it's on, that's about it. They'd recognise Ronaldo for sure. They most definitely wouldn't recognise Taylor Swift. I'm trying to guess who they would say if I asked them this question, I think they'd pick a political figure.

I agree with Trump.

Music is very age selective.

A lot of girls under 21 think that Taylor swift is the most important person in the world.

A lot of people over 40 will barely have heard of her and couldn't tell you what she looks like.

Politics affect everyone in some way. Thats why most people will be able to tell you who the current US president is

The people who were the most famous in my life time were, Michael Jackson and Diana.

Nowadays, as much as it might sting I think Kim Kardashian is up there. The love to hate has propelled her notoriety.

Oh yes, just reading Ronaldo is defo up there.

Poor oul Diana. I just revently saw posts on social media about her. She died in August didn't she

I think David Beckham is more well known because of Victoria Beckham as well and their brand.

Meghan markle and her family have generated a lot of public interest.

I know that.

I meant she died in August (time of the year),

That's why I saw lots of posts on social media recently about her

I’ve traveled a lot outside the west and footballers are the most widely known famous people. 20 years ago everyone knew who David Beckham was, he has a big brand and social media presence, so I’d say he’ll be up there. Football is the number 1 world sport.

Even in the US where football interest is low, he’s widely known.

I don't think it counts when the name is spelt out! But very interesting re the silhouettes

there is a tiny clue in the caption!

I’d say probably the Prince and Princess of Wales.

See om not even 100% sure I know who he is. This is why sports people don't count. I thought he was a tennis player, but I'm assuming soccer

Definitely not outside UK

the Prince and Princess of Wales

Even in Ireland I had to stop and think about which ones they are. It's not like the late QE2

Trump, sadly.

Lionel Messi.

If you take off the western lens he is known throughout the world. Even more so than Ronaldo.

Yes I agree

Yes him and Ronaldo must be in the top 5 worldwide

But maybe KPop star rather than Taylor Swift for music?

Really? I couldn’t name a K pop star. I would recognise B2S (?) potentially if they were standing together in one of their outfits.

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