Meet the artists of TIME100 2025

TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2025 is here and it’s filled with artists, innovators, and world leaders. Here are some of the biggest names in entertainment that made the list.

Screen and Stage

• Demi Moore. “Her story of constant survival and reinvention has always moved me, and fascinated the world” writes Ryan Murphy here. Plus, TIME spoke with Moore about her past year, starring in The Substance and more.

• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. “As I’ve gotten to know Branden over the years, his genius has only become more apparent,” writes Michael R. Jackson. Read more.

• Mohammad Rasoulof. “Mohammad Rasoulof is a courageous Iranian filmmaker, putting his freedom, safety, and even his life on the line for his craft,” writes Christiane Amanpour. Read more.

• Hiroyuki Sanada. “When he’s on set, everyone works with a little more reverence. You think you’re hiring an actor—but you’re actually summoning a force of nature,” write Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. Read more.

Music

• Yoshiki. “He is a legend and a true original, and I feel blessed to call him my friend,” writes Nicole Scherzinger. Read more.

• Myles Smith. “A warm, funny guy with an honest smile and a big heart, Myles encourages us through his music to see the world and all the wonderful things life and love have to offer,” writes Shaboozey. Read more.

• Rosé. “She’s such a dynamic performer and songwriter, and I think it’s incredible that she’s able to captivate arenas full of people as both a member of the biggest girl group in the world and also as a solo artist,” writes Lily Collins. Read more.

Literature

• Miranda July. “​July doesn’t just tap into the zeitgeist; she helps shape it,” writes Molly Ringwald. Read more.

• Percival Everett. “Many writers are afraid to insert levity in stories of tragedy, particularly stories of violent prejudice,” writes Cord Jefferson. “There’s a lesson in there about how to write, but there’s also one about how to live.” Read more.

• Robin Wall Kimmerer. “Just as nature finds a way, Robin has found her devoted readers. And during a time of tremendous environmental fear and uncertainty, we have found, to our immeasurable relief, our master teacher,” writes Elizabeth Gilbert. Read more.

Art and Architecture

• Yoshitomo Nara. “Nara is an artist who is truly in the moment, in the spirit. He is alive. When you look at his art, you see and feel him,” writes Stella McCartney. Read more.

• Annabelle Selldorf. “Annabelle’s mission is to make art accessible to the widest range of visitors possible,” writes Annie Leibovitz. “The spaces she creates are meant to accommodate large numbers of people, but they are not overpowering.” Read more.

• Mickalene Thomas. “Even across different mediums, she’s able to create synergy between all of her pieces. You can tell right away when you’re looking at something created by Mickalene,” writes Alicia Keys. Read more.

Fashion and Beauty

• Willy Chavarria. “When I wear Willy Chavarria, I feel badass. His designs are bold and beautiful, and they push people to think outside of the box,” writes Becky G. Read more.

• Bobbi Brown. “She didn’t just change how people wear makeup—she changed how they see themselves,” writes Charlamagne tha God. Read more.

• Miuccia Prada. “In addition to her great love of people, art, and life, she is an authentic and charismatic leader, one with a stunning clarity about decisionmaking and business,” writes Baz Luhrmann. Read more.