Is Amanda Gorman A-List?
No — Amanda Gorman is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2021
Inauguration Poem Performance
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Continues as Voice and Activist
Ranking Timeline
Named Youth Poet Laureate
Gains recognition as the first National Youth Poet Laureate, setting the stage for her future success.
Inauguration Poem Performance
Her performance at the presidential inauguration catapults her to international fame.
Signs IMG Models Deal
Expands her career into modeling, further increasing her public profile.
*The Hill We Climb* Published
Her inaugural poem is published as a book, becoming a bestseller.
Super Bowl Performance
Another performance at the Super Bowl increases her profile.
Continues as Voice and Activist
Gorman continues to use her platform to advocate for social justice and inspire young people through her poetry and activism.
Last updated: February 25, 2026