2014 Most Fascinating Person of the Year

[GARD align=”left”] Amal Clooney, the human rights lawyer who married George Clooney earlier this year, was tapped as Barbara Walter’s most fascinating person of the year. Walters made the announcement on Sunday night, noting, “How do I introduce her? I guess the question is, ‘What does it take to fascinate one of the most fascinating men in the world?’ She is known primarily through her spouse, and while we know little about her, we know a great deal about him. And he has fascinated many women—especially me.” This year’s list includes:

• Amal Clooney

•Taylor Swift

• Michael Strahan

•Oprah Winfrey

•Scarlett Johansson

• Elon Musk

•George R.R. Martin

•Chelsea Handler

•Neil Patrick Harris

• David Koch