Is Julia Kristeva A-List?
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No — Julia Kristeva is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1960D$0.01M
Moves to France
Begins intellectual career in Paris.
1969C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Publishes 'Semeiotike'
Early work on linguistics and semiotics.
1974B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Publishes 'Revolution in Poetic'
Innovative theories on language and meaning.
1987B$2M+$1.5M
Publishes 'Tales of Love'
Explores love through psychoanalysis.
2004B$4M+$2M
Holberg Prize
Awarded prestigious international prize.
2026B$5M+$1M
Continued Intellectual Contribution
Remains a major voice in contemporary discourse.
Last updated: February 23, 2026