10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 by Barbara Walters

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Barbara Walters announced “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009″ in an ABC special, yesterday. The list highlights some of the year’s most prominent names in entertainment, sports, politics, and pop culture.

The affable US First Lady Michelle Obama was unveiled as the most fascinating personality of the year 2009 by Barbara Walters. The other people who were in race for the most fascinating personality of the year included Sarah Palin, Lady Gaga, Kate Gosselin, Adam Lambert and Glenn Beck. The remaining people on the list are Michael Jackson’s three children (Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II), Brett Favre, Tyler Perry and Jenny Sanford.

Barbara Walters is an American journalist, writer, and media personality. She has hosted morning television shows “Today and The View”, the evening news magazine “20/20″. She is co-anchor of ABC Evening News and correspondent on World News.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama, the first lady of US got the news on a day when her husband and the US President Barack Obama was set to land in Oslo to receive Nobel Prize for Peace.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, a pop singer, has exploded into the world of entertainment in just one year. She received an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and become one of the Most Fascinating People of 2009. She talked to Walters about her skyrocketing career, her family and the controversy around her.

Glenn Beck

He is a controversial political commentator. He hosts a radio show that draws 8 million listeners. Walters talked to Beck about what his libertarian views, his battle with drugs and alcohol.

Tyler Perry

He is an actor, writer, producer, oversees a multi-million dollar empire. He had a pathetic childhood. His mother used to carry him wherever she went in an attempt to protect him from an abusive father.

Kate Gosselin

She is a reality show star. She got the spotlight for TLC reality show, “Jon & Kate Plus 8″. Gosselin told Walters about the tumultuous year and what she has lined up for the future.

Adam Lambert

The Season 8 “American Idol” runner-up, talked about the people who criticized his performance at the American Music Awards, his sexuality and being openly gay in the public. He tells Walters that he believes in freedom of expressions.

Sarah Palin

Former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin sat down with Walters to discuss the 2008 campaign, her political aspirations and the toll fame affecting her family life.

Brett Favre

NFL quarterback is the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award three consecutive times.

Jenny Sanford

South Carolina’s first lady was in spotlight when her husband, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, admitted to an affair with a woman in Argentina

Michael Jackson’s three children

Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II — have had to deal with the very public loss of their beloved father. They appeared in public wearing feathered masks or veils.

So, do you think Walters have pick up the best deserving people in her list of “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009″ ?

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