Find out Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2008

Us Magazine - December 5, 2008 4:08 PM PST
Story photo: Find out Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2008Barbara Walters attends the opening night of "Billy Elliot The Musical" on Broadway on November 13, 2008 in New York City.Us Magazine
Barack Obama was named Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year for making history as the first African-American elected president.

See Obama's "Just Like Us" photos.

No. 2: Tom Cruise, who talked to Walters about wanting more children with wife Katie Holmes.

See Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' most romantic moments.

Of Holmes, he said. "She is just magic. And I really think that all men should celebrate their women. ... They should all jump on couches for them. ... When you find that woman, you should absolutely be unabashed about it. That's how I feel about it."

GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took the third slot. Though Palin did not chat with Walters, The View co-host said Palin fascinated the public as she went from white-hot star to a tarnished disappointment. Her next job, which remains to be seen, will surely be closely followed, Walter said.

Look back at Sarah Palin on the campaign trail!

Actor Frank Langella ranked No. 4 for his upcoming role as President Nixon in Nixon/Frost. Walters predicts he will nab an Oscar nomination. Thomas Beatie -- a.k.a. the "pregnant man" -- was No. 5.

The rest: Rush Limbaugh (No. 6); Tina Fey (No. 7); Miley Cyrus (No. 8); Michael Phelps (No. 9); Will Smith (No. 10).

Tell Us: Who is your most fascinating person of the year?



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  • Maddie M
    Ellen Degeneres should be on the list, since she got married this year! Its a huge deal for same-sex couples. Plus, she's amazing, talented, and funny!
    report abuseposted December 21, 2008 7:31 PM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    Palin is a twit with no ideas, no plans for future developement and no idea of what goes on around the world. What would McCain have done with her had he won? Send her around the world to talk to foriegn delegates? Put her in charge of the ecconomy? And now some people are calling for her to run for president in four years? Have we learned nothing about what happens when you elect an idiot?
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 7:15 PM PST
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    I don't understand the love for Sarah Palin. Why are so many so proud of her? She is a corupt Gov., who abused her power. She doesn't know enough about history or geography to pass the 8th grade. Yeah, she's good looking, but is that the best option the republican party could offer? McCain didn't lose because of her, he lost because he had no new ideas, no new plan
    report abuseposted December 15, 2008 7:09 PM PST
  • Lina L
    LOL.... search " My Discount Bag " on google to get the same designer bags with Karolina. " My Discount Bag " is just for fashion ladies, wow! Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana Women's shoes ***u g g b a r g a i n ***
    report abuseposted December 12, 2008 3:50 AM PST
  • lexamama
    Sore LOSERS! Barack Obama is now our president. And to borrow a phrase... At least we're rid of the "retarded cowboy." President-Elect Obama will get us out of Iraq and restore our reputation in the international community. I know some of you can't stand being on the same side of the street as black man but you're gonna have to suck it up... 'c
    report abuseposted December 8, 2008 6:57 PM PST
  • Jess
    McCain was my choice and im a democrat. Nothing to do with color, I just don't trust Obama.
    report abuseposted December 6, 2008 4:05 PM PST
  • Johnna S
    he may bring us out of this ressecion,an you only hate him because hes got a little color to him,but news flash hate to break it to u hes white now get u some of that!
    report abuseposted December 6, 2008 2:43 AM PST
  • Jocelyn
    OBAMA!! AT LEAST IT'S NOT MILEY OR PALING! heehee
    report abuseposted December 6, 2008 2:21 AM PST
  • Dei H
    LOL.... search " My Discount Bag " on google to get the same designer bags with Karolina. " My Discount Bag " is just for fashion ladies, wow! Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana Women's shoes ***u g g b a r g a i n ***
    report abuseposted December 6, 2008 12:57 AM PST
  • Realistic
    Hey fancy face dude chill . Lets just see how this president is going to do... dumb ass ! He might just disappoint you and everybody else too .
    report abuseposted December 5, 2008 9:57 PM PST
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