Caitlyn Jenner Named Barbara Walters' 'Most Fascinating' Person of 2015

Caitlyn Jenner has been named the “Most Fascinating Person of 2015” by Barbara Walters.

The TV icon’s special, which aired Thursday night on ABC, also featured Amy Schumer, Bradley Cooper, Tracy Morgan, Misty Copeland, Bernie Sanders, Donna Karan, Ronda Rousey, Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump.

Jenner was awarded the top honor due to her courage when announcing her transition from a man to a woman earlier this year, and for being a symbol of hope to the transgender community.

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Jenner did not sit down with Walters for an interview for the special, but did make her big announcement to Diane Sawyer on “20/20” in April, which gave ABC blockbuster ratings and pushed the news show to a to a 15-year high with 16.9 million total viewers.

Other notable honorees on the annual show included Copeland, who made history this year when she was named the first African American principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre; Schumer, for her fearless comedy and unique brand of raunchy feminism; and Morgan, for making viewers laugh again despite being seriously injured in a car crash in June 2014.

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Walters, 86, seemed to have the most fun interviewing “Joy” star Cooper, and she hinted at how hot she thought he was in an interview with “Good Morning America.” “I love Bradley Cooper,” the ABC News legend said.

“Barbara Walters Presents: The Most Fascinating People of the 2015” aired on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 p.m. on ABC.

The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)

Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
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At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, Jenner placed first in the decathlon, setting the world record of 8,616 points and seen here crossing the finish line.
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In 1976, Jenner was awarded the James E. Sullivan award presented to the "outstanding amateur athlete in the United States."
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Jenner speaking at the 2001 Service America Awards Presentation Ceremony on June 11.
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Jenner took part in the Celebrities Race to Make Dreams Come True in August 23, 2003.
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Jenner and her two daughters, Kendall and Kyle, at the film premiere of the "Teacher's Pet" on January 12, 2004.
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Jenner and now ex-wife Kris at the HollyRods Designcure 7th Annual Benefit on July 9, 2005.
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Jenner at the 2006 ESPY Awards on July 12.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" premiere on Oct. 9, 2007.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Season 2 Launch on March 19, 2008.
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Jenner attended the event where Lamar Odom launched Rich Soil at Kitson LA on October 21, 2009.
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Jenner and ex-wife Kris at the Endless Youth & Life Store Opening Celebration, November 11, 2010.
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Jenner with ex-wife Kris at the City of Hope Honors Shelli and Irving Azoff with the 2011 Spirit of Life Award event on May 7, 2011.
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Jenner at the 5th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7, 2012.
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Jenner at the Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC on September 11, 2013. Here, Jenner looks younger, and is sporting a longer hair do.
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At the time, this was one of the most highly-talked about photos of Jenner, taken in January of 2014. Here, she was seen wearing a bandage around her throat, which many speculated was because she had her Adam's apple reduced.
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Jenner at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Gala on April 4, 2014.
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The former Olympian introduced herself as Caitlyn Jenner in an exclusive cover shoot for the July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
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The athlete formerly known as Bruce underwent dramatic changes to both her public image and physical appearance leading up to the announcement of her transition

Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.

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The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)

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