Sarah Pidgeon Is on the 2026 TIME100 Next - Time Magazine

By definition, an It girl is someone with an ineffable quality—culturally relevant, with that unique blend of beauty, confidence, and magnetism that can’t be taught or bought. So it is only fitting that Sarah Pidgeon was chosen to embody the ultimate It girl, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Like Carolyn, Sarah is one of one. A Carnegie Mellon graduate, she effortlessly jumps between stage and screen.

Her Tony-nominated performance in Stereophonic showcased both her powerhouse vocals and her heartbreaking vulnerability. And her role in this year’s Love Story not only earned Sarah a much deserved Emmy nomination, but also introduced a global audience to how truly captivating she is.

Whether she’s delivering a 17-page scene or smoking a cigarette in silence, you simply can’t take your eyes off her. Just as Carolyn remained her authentic self despite all eyes being on her, Sarah possesses that same rare individuality. She is one of the kindest, most gifted performers and carries herself with such effortless poise, she seems as though she were plucked from another era. She is timeless. And that’s exactly what makes an It girl impossible to manufacture. Sarah Pidgeon simply has it in spades.