The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012: Ben Affleck, One Direction and 50 Shades writer E.L. James make the ranks for Barbara Walters' annual TV special
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Ben Affleck, One Direction and 50 Shades of Grey writer E.L. James have been named among the Ten Most Fascinating People of 2012.
The Argo director, British boyband and literary sensation have made the ranks this year for Barbara Walters' annual television special.
The veteran newswoman, who announced the list on The View on Monday, revealed Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas also made the cut.
Fascinating! Ben Affleck, pictured at the Hollywood Film Awards last month, has won critical acclaim for his new film, Argo, in which stars and directs
Three others on the list have yet to be announced.
Affleck has had a banner year, now tipped for an Oscar for his critically-acclaimed CIA drama Argo, in which he stars and directs.
One Direction has meanwhile conquered the U.S. music charts after its members Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan emerged a public favourite after finishing third on The X Factor UK in 2010, while James has made similar feats in the literary world with her erotic novel.
Crossover: One Direction's Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have conquered U.S. music charts since their debut on The X Factor UK in 2010
Clinton was previously named in 1993 during her tenure as First Lady of the United States.
Late Apple boss Steve Jobs was number one on the list last year, preceded by shamed former CIA boss General David Patraeus in 2010.
First Lady Michelle Obama was number one in 2009, preceded by President Barack Obama.
Patriots: Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, left, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, right, both made the list
Sensation: Douglas pictured competing on the Women's Beam final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 7
Speaking on The View on Monday, Walters said this year's list was compiled of people 'very much in the news' this year.
She also added there would be 'no criminals' on the list.
Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of the Year is scheduled to air December 12 on ABC network.
Talked about: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, left, and 50 Shades of Grey writer E.L. James, right, have both been sources of controversy
Newswoman: Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of the Year is scheduled to air December 12 on ABC
10 Most Fascinating People of 2012: Affleck, One Direction, E.L. James make Barbara Walters' list | Mail Online
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