Barbara Walters is pretty famous for interviewing some pretty famous people. Find out who made her list of 2009's 10 Most Fascinating People.
1. Michelle Obama
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We all know her - the First Lady of the United States.
2. Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga is more than just a pop singer - she's a cultural phenomenon, making her mark in the world of entertainment in just one year. She became the first artist ever to have four No. 1 hits off a debut album, receive an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and become one of the Most Fascinating People of 2009.
"Every bit of me is … devoted to love and art,” Gaga said, adding that she feels an obligation to inspire young fans who feel out of place. “I aspire to try to be a teacher to my young fans, who are - who feel just like I felt when I was younger.”
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3. Glenn Beck
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A political commentator on TV.
4. Tyler Perry
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He's acted, written and produced in Hollywood, even though he had an abusive father growing up.
5. Kate Gosselin
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From the former reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8. We think it's pretty dumb to be famous just for having too many kids.
6. Adam Lambert
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Openly gay Season 8 American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert was criticized for his risque performance at the American Music Awards. “You know, I am who I am, and I think that freedom of expression should be alive and well, and unfortunately it’s not," he told Walters.
7. Sarah Palin
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The almost vice-president of the U.S. from Alaska.
8. Brett Favre
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Star NFL quarterback who turned his back on retirement to join the Minnesota Vikings. He is the only player to win the MVP award three times in a row.
9. Jenny Sanford
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The wife of South Carolina’s governor.
10. Michael Jackson’s Three Children
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Michael Jackson’s three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael, had to deal with the very public loss of their beloved father. The kids have come a long way from the days when they appeared in public wearing masks or veils.
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