TIME 100 List for 2025 Revealed: Trump, Musk, and Yunus Rank High, But No PM Modi

Apr 17, 2025 Komal Das

TIME's 2025 TIME100 features Demi Moore, Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams, Ed Sheeran, Demis Hassabis, with Léon Marchand (22) as the youngest and Muhammad Yunus (84) as the oldest

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The 2025 TIME100 list features leaders like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, but notably, PM Modi and no Indian are included this year

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Donald Trump tops the list with 7 appearances, followed by Elon Musk (6) and Mark Zuckerberg (5). Other repeat figures include Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and Ed Sheeran

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The TIME100 list features tributes from stars like Shonda Rhimes on Ted Sarandos, Will Ferrell on Lorne Michaels, and Michelle Yeoh on Jon M. Chu

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Women on this year's TIME100 list include Simone Biles, Scarlett Johansson, Serena Williams, Kristen Bell, Rashida Jones, Blake Lively, Nikki Glaser, Bobbi Brown, and more

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Over a dozen entertainers on this year's TIME100 list include Scarlett Johansson, Snoop Dogg, Ed Sheeran, Kristen Bell, Blake Lively, Demi Moore, Lorne Michaels, Hozier, and more

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The TIME100 list features athletes like Simone Biles and Serena Williams, fashion icons like Miuccia Prada, and media figures including David Muir and Joe Rogan

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The TIME100 list includes business and tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Ted Sarandos, and Lisa Su, along with tribute writers such as Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, and Alicia Keys

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