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Martin Rees

Is Martin Rees A-List?

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YesMartin Rees is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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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