
Is Martin Rees A-List?
YesA
Yes — Martin Rees is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1995
Appointed Astronomer Royal
Ranking Timeline
1973B$0.2M
Appointed Plumian Professor
Early recognition of his scientific talent.
1995A▲$0.5M+$0.3M
Appointed Astronomer Royal
Assumes prestigious role, increasing visibility.
2004A$1M+$0.5M
Master of Trinity College
Leads one of Cambridge's most famous colleges.
2005A$2M+$1M
President of the Royal Society
Heads UK's premier scientific institution.
2024A$4M+$2M
Awarded Wolf Prize in Physics
Receives major recognition for lifetime achievements.
2025A$4.5M+$0.5M
Retires as Astronomer Royal
Steps down from a long and impactful tenure.
2026A$5M+$0.5M
Leading Cosmologist
Continues to influence the field through research and writing.
Last updated: February 25, 2026