The 'I Am Cait' star - who was known as Bruce Jenner
before undergoing a gender transition - was handed the honour ahead of the
likes of Amy Schumer, Bradley Cooper and Donna Karan.
She shared: "Our choice for the most fascinating
person of the year was once called the world's greatest athlete. Traditionally
that title was given to the man who won the Olympic decathlon. When Bruce
Jenner won it in 1976, it was a huge accomplishment that had everybody talking.
But it was nothing like this. When Bruce Jenner became Caitlyn Jenner, there
was a seismic shift in the gender universe.
"Her celebrity has helped launch a national
discussion about transgender rights. She has become a champion for the
transgender community, raising awareness and advocating for acceptance."
She added: "Famous and familiar, she raised
awareness and acceptance of transgendered people. Through her own
transformation, Caitlyn Jenner transformed society this year, and that, for us,
makes her the most fascinating person of 2015."
Previous winners include Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton
and Amal Clooney..
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