See all the photos from EW's 2020 Entertainers of the Year cover shoots

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift
"I almost didn't process it as an album," says Taylor Swift of making Folklore. "And it's still hard for me to process as an entity or a commodity, because [it] was just my daydream space.". Beth Garrabrant for EW

Taylor Swift broke all her rules while making Folklore — and gave herself a much-needed escape in the process. (Read her full cover story here.)

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift
Beth Garrabrant for EW
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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW

He may star in the high-flying blockbuster space Western The Mandalorian (and the superpowered Wonder Woman 1984, arriving on Christmas Day), but Pedro Pascal is defining success by his earthly bonds. (Read his full cover story here.)

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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW
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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW
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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW
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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW
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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Radka Leitmeritz for EW
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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW

His Borat encore was very nice, and his Trial of the Chicago 7 performance marked a career best. For Sacha Baron Cohen, the projects had a core idea in common. (Read the full cover story here.)

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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW
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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW
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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW
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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW
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Kerry Washington

Entertainers of the Year Kerry Washington
Erik Carter for EW

From her work in Little Fires Everywhere and The Prom to hitting the campaign trail, Kerry Washington maximized her impact in 2020. (Read the full cover story here.)

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Kerry Washington

Entertainers of the Year Kerry Washington
Erik Carter for EW
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Kerry Washington

Entertainers of the Year Kerry Washington
Erik Carter for EW
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Kerry Washington

Entertainers of the Year Kerry Washington
Erik Carter for EW
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Kerry Washington

Entertainers of the Year Kerry Washington
Erik Carter for EW
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Dan and Eugene Levy

Dan and Eugene Levy
Saty + Pratha for EW

Schitt's Creek co-creators and costars Dan Levy and Eugene Levy smashed Emmy records together. Now what? The best-known eyebrows in the business aren't done yet. (Read the full cover story here.)

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Dan and Eugene Levy

Dan and Eugene Levy
Saty + Pratha for EW
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Dan and Eugene Levy

Dan and Eugene Levy
Saty + Pratha for EW
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Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman
Sam Jones / Trunk Archive

Chadwick Boseman (photographed in 2017) will be remembered as a hero and inspiration to millions, both on screen and off. For this cover story, best-selling author Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give) reflects on the late actor's legacy.

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Taylor Swift's Entertainers of the Year cover

Taylor Swift's Entertainer of the Year cover reunites the pop star with her 'Folklore' photographer, Beth Garrabrant.
Taylor Swift's Entertainer of the Year cover reunites the pop star with her 'Folklore' photographer, Beth Garrabrant. Beth Garrabrant for EW

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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Pedro Pascal's Entertainers of the Year cover

January 2021 Cover- Entertainers of the Year 2020
Radka Leitmeritz for EW

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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Kerry Washington's Entertainers of the Year cover

January 2021 Cover- Entertainers of the Year 2020
Erik Carter for EW

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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Sacha Baron Cohen's Entertainers of the Year cover

January 2021 Cover- Entertainers of the Year 2020
Nolwen Cifuentes for EW

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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Dan and Eugene Levy's Entertainers of the Year cover

January 2021 Cover- Entertainers of the Year 2020
Saty + Pratha for EW

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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Chadwick Boseman's Entertainers of the Year cover

January 2021 Cover- Entertainers of the Year 2020
Sam Jones / Trunk Archive

For more on our Entertainers of the Year and Best & Worst of 2020, order the January issue of Entertainment Weekly or find it on newsstands beginning Dec. 18. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

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