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10 Most Fascinating People of 2015

Here's what you missed on Barbara Walter's NBC special.

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10 Most Fascinating People of 2015

Barbara Walters just disclosed on her list of the most fascinating people of 2015 on her annual NBC TV special. I've remade her list, in case you missed it and added a touch of my opinion (IMO= In My Opinion) on each of her delegates. Read on to see who is apparently the most fascinating of 2015!

1. Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland is a gorgeous ballet dancer who is a part of the American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prestigious in America. This year, Misty made ABT history when she was the African American to be cast as a principal dancer in a show. IMO, Misty is a well deserving young lady whose talent should be showcased and what better way to expose her talent and share her story than being on Walter's list?! #girlpower

2. Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper's accomplishments are not to be overlooked, from his tear jerking role in "American Sniper" (2014) to his dramatic role in "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012) Bradley Cooper is an actor who has close to zero mistakes. This year, Bradley Cooper went out of his comfort zone and took on a role on Broadway with "The Elephant Man" and then went on to receive a Tony nomination for his performance. IMO, Bradley Cooper may have been a biased pick by Barbara Walters as she frequently publicly expresses her infatuation with him. But I'm also not complaining...


3. Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer seemed to have made her breakthrough in 2015, her named popped up more often and she was simply being talked about more. Not only did Amy gain her popularity, but also she gained her respect. Amy is never afriad to express her views on confidence, feminism, or even gun control in relation to a shooting that occured at a showing of one of her movies, "Trainwreck." IMO, Amy Schumer on the list of 10 Most Fascinating People is completely acceptable.

4. Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan faced a tough 2 years as he was in a terrible car accident that killed one of his friends. Morgan is known for making the world laugh alongside Tina Fey on "30 Rock" and on eight seasons of "Saturday Night Live." Now, Tracy Morgan is also known for his physical and mental strength. IMO, having Tracy Morgan on this special is exactly what he needed to gain the last bit of his strength back.

5. Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey was recently named by Sports Illustrated as the "most dominant" athlete alive. Although she saw her undefeated winning streak come to end, much of the world is still looking at her with attentive focus as she not only is a dedicated athlete but a strong believer in positive mental health and body image for young girls. IMO, it is important to constantly advertise positive role models for preteens everywhere, boys and girls alike. The fact that Ronda Rousey is on this list means that there are still those role models out there!


6. Donna Karen

More widely known as the DK from the fashion brand, DKNY, Donna Karen, announced in 2015 that she will be leaving the brand in order to spend more time on an alternative organization she has been working on called "Urban Zen." In addition to this, she mentioned the fact that she no longer desires to be a working mom. IMO, Donna Karen is setting a good example for middle aged women all over world by saying "you don't have to work your entire life to be happy. At the end of the day, just do what you love."


7. Jeff Bezos

As the founder and CEO of Amazon.com, Bezos is an inspirational guy. He has accomplished a lot, to say the least. IMO, Jeff Bezos is just the beginning of entrepreneurs who could be considered "the most fascinating"

8. Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders may be considered one of the most influential politicians so far, with hashtags such as #feeltheBERN or #UniteBlue, Bernie is very popular amongst young voters. He has a spitfire attitude that does not quite match up alongside his age (74 years old). IMO, having a politician on this list is an interesting move. Maybe Barbara Walters should have a list dedicated to just politicians...?

9. Donald Trump

First a business man, now a politician Trump has made it onto Walter's Most Fascinating and IMO I could not agree more. Trump is a very fascinating person. That's all I have to say about that.


10. Caitlin Jenner

Caitlin Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, has proved herself to be a strong woman. Facing judgement from an entire world but also facing acceptance from an entire world, she expressed who she truly is which is admirable. IMO, Caitlin Jenner is a fascinating person but in all the good ways.

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