Reality show personality Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Olympic athlete and father of six Bruce Jenner, was named Most Fascinating Person of the Year during Barbara Walters' annual special.

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"When Bruce Jenner became Caitlyn Jenner there was a seismic shift in the gender universe," Walters said. "If you found yourself unable to take your eyes off Caitlyn Jenner this year, you weren’t alone.

"The transformation of Bruce Jenner, who performed heroic feats of endurance in winning the Olympic Gold Medal in the decathlon, into Caitlyn Jenner, who performed heroic feats involving hair extensions and eye makeup was fascinating."

"For years and years I never felt like I fit in anywhere," Jenner said. "I was kind of stuck in the middle."

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