Who are the most admired people in the world?

Across the world, there are always people who stand out, garnering acclaim for their existence and work, here’s a list of people who are universally admired.

The 45th President of the United States, the first African-American one, Nobel Prize Winner and lawyer. The former President boasts an impressive resume and is known for his ability to hold a crowd, which garners him the top spot.

Microsoft-founder, one of the world’s richest men and philanthropist, Bill Gates has long put his tech mogul days behind him and actively works with his foundations to ensure better quality of life across the world, earning him second place.

This time, it’s Michelle Obama, former First Lady of America, she was widely popular during her stay at the White House, for her hands-on approach to the job and for inspiring many women and girls around the globe.

One of the most beautiful women in the world, the Girl, Interrupted star has won an Oscar, multiple Golden Globes and was Hollywood’s highest paid actress for a brief period.

Seemingly never-aging, the monarch of Britain is adored across the world for her sheer will and her longevity, having outlasted multiple world leaders.

Considered one of the greatest presenters is American history, Oprah has always been admired for her immense generosity and the many hardships she overcame to rise in the world.

China’s President Jinping has been a regular feature on the list, only dropping a place from the previous year.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has propelled himself up the list through his widespread admiration within the subcontinent; a knack for diplomacy has also seen him gain ground in America and Russia.

Most popular for his action-comedies, Chan was responsible for making the genre what it is today, while also being admired for his generosity and humility across the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five time Ballon D’or winning footballer is also one of the richest athletes of all time and has consistently garnered acclaim, continuing to play at the age of 34 and recently winning the Scudetto with Italian club Juventus.