Which living person would be most recognised by people worldwide?

[Sunny54321]

Middle of the night musings.

i would have said the late Queen would have been recognised in the most countries around the world but not sure who would now. Maybe Trump?

Anyone I'm forgetting?

My mentioning Johnny Halliday was to illustrate you can be very famous in certain areas but more or less unheard of outside them so would not be globally known like, say, Trump. You sound sarcastic, if so it’s misplaced. It was in relation to people mentioning countries like China because of their population, but that doesn’t make them worldwide known, which is what’s in the thread title.

Yes, I understood you. And I was being sarcastic. But in general, not about your post. So, my apologies to you.

I do find the Francosphere funny though. They have a worldview of themselves and their culture that makes even the most nationalistic and pompous Brit look enlightened and open-minded.

Bono!

The Pope

Well I've heard of him and I am not part of a cult. I thought he was a well known singer. Maybe I came across him via French lessons too!

The Bourne Identity - Matt Damon

Rod Stewart

James bond - Daniel Craig

I do find it strange people suggesting people known only, just about, in the UK and US without thinking about the rest of the world

for those who don’t know who Ronaldo is, here’s a picture. I do love Ronaldo and think he’s best known in the world. They did him a wrong here

A Cult following of a singer doesn’t mean you’re part of an actual cult.

I’ve not heard of Johnny Halliday. Googled him and nothing. Is it AI?

Johnny Hallyday

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Hallyday

Who????

Bob Marley 100%

How bored are they?!

Not living sadly.

😂😂😂

No lol. And it’s Johnny ‘Hallyday’, not Halliday.

We have been misspelling Johnny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Hallyday

I strongly recommend L'Homme Du Train - one of the last films he made.

Oh shit sorry yes!
But he’s definitely recognise the world over. I’ve travelled a lot - more than most. And he’s the guy everyone knows in all cultures 💛

Living is harder. I’d like not to say the orange lunatic. I’ll have a think!

Apart from Trump, and to a lesser extent King Charles, most of the world wouldn't know who these people are! Europe is only around 9% of the world population and North America around 8%. You need someone who is recognised in Asia (62%) and Africa (20%).

I think "the Pope" is cheating a bit actually. We are not recognising the person but the uniform, which is unique in the world.

Yes but they would likely recognise Trump as well

Trump
Taylor Swift

I suspect it was Ronaldo a few years back but it would be Trump now.

Even if was most famous people recognisde by UK citizens Zara tindall is a weird shout!
Isn't she some cousin to the king of something remote?

Nope. Nothing. Just redirects me to a MN post about him.