Social media is an important platform for celebrities to share and interact with their fans. As a result, many celebrities have a considerably large following on social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The platform’s large following allows celebrities to partner with advertisers and promote their products. The celebrities include pop stars, athletes, and singers, among others. Here are the top 10 celebrities on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Top of the list is Portuguese footballer and former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassry FC in Saudi Arabia, has more than 539 million followers on Instagram alone. In addition, Ronaldo has a total following of 711 million across social media platforms.
Justin Beiber
The Canadian musician has 552 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. His largest following is on Instagram, with 169 million followers. Beiber rose to fame at only 15 years, and his celebrity lifestyle and career have been all about social media.
Lionel Messi
There has been debate about who the G.O.A.T footballer in history is between Ronaldo and Messi. Messi, who won the FIFA 2022 World Cup, might have put that debate to rest now. Besides field achievements, Messi has a massive following on social media with 402 million followers. The Argentine and PSG player has demonstrated that he is also adept on social media.
Kylie Jenner
Reality TV star Kyle Jenner has close to 379 million followers on Instagram and around 513 million followers across social media. She was the first woman to attain 300 million followers on Instagram. In addition, the Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Swim, Kylie Skin, and Kylie baby founders and owners were named the youngest self-made billionaires by Forbes.
Selena Gomez
The musician enjoys a following of 425 million across all platforms despite openly revealing that she tries to avoid social media. Her feed comprises a blend of her music, creative side, beauty brand Rare, and human rights activism. Gomez also uses her social media space to speak bot mental health and encourages followers on the importance of mental fitness.
Dwayne Johnsons
The former WWE champion and movie star is social media’s fifth most popular person. He has 460 million followers across platforms and 354 followers on Instagram. The People’s Champ, as he is popularly known, uses his space to motivate followers about life and inspire them to work out.
Ariana Grande
Grammy award winner Ariana Grander has created a robust following on social media with close to 360 million followers on Instagram. She became the most followed dinger on Instagram in 2019 and has continued to grow her fan base. In addition, she uses social media to give fans teasers of what she is working on and a glimpse of her private life.
Kim Kardashian
The reality TV star who starred in Keeping Up With The Kardashians enjoys a following of 459 million across social media platforms and 336 million followers on Instagram alone. Despite breaking up with Kanye West, Kim’s life has been more interesting as she continues to make headlines. She is expected to feature in The Kardashians show on Hulu.
Beyonce Knowles
The singer-songwriter and actress have more than 290 followers on Instagram alone. Beyonce is credited for revolutionising how musicians release music with Queen Bey and Lemonade. She continues to light social media with a glimpse of her private life.
Taylor Swift
With a total following of 441 million across social media platforms, Taylor Swift makes a list of the top ten most followed celebrities. The pops star’s massive following is down to consistency in the music industry, helping her connect with her fans.