Several celebrities have amassed a huge following on Instagram throughout their career with millions of followers. Here is a list of the 10 most followed celebrities on the popular social media platform.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (644 million)
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time as evidenced by his accolades and records throughout his celebrated career.
Why is he the celebrity with the most Instagram followers? The answer might just be simple. Aside from being the G.O.A.T. of football, he is also part of the most popular sport worldwide which has a massive following in many countries.
2. Lionel Messi (504 million)
Just like Ronaldo, Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is also considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time as proven by his eight Ballon d'Or awards and other records and accolades.
His ranking is not surprising since Messi is also a hugely popular athlete worldwide with many endorsements and a massive star power that not all players of his level have achieved.
3. Selena Gomez (423 million)
Throughout her career, Selena Gomez has become one of the most celebrated multi-hyphenated artists in the entertainment industry as she has crossed over to music, film, and TV which not a lot of celebrities can achieve at this level.
Gomez made her breakthrough with her starring role in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place and became a successful pop star later in her career. Today, her acting career is at its peak thanks to Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Perez (where she is getting an Oscar buzz).
4. Kylie Jenner (395 million)
As part of the Kardashian-Jenner family dynasty, Kylie Jenner has become one of the most influential figures in pop culture and a successful entrepreneur at a young age.
It is undeniable that Jenner has considerable influence among the youth online due to her fashion style and desirable public persona, which no other celebrities of her age have achieved on the same level.
5. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (395 million)
Dwayne Johnson remains one of the biggest stars in film and wrestling in the past several years and continues to be massively popular worldwide among fans.
With his fame as a movie star and WWE personality, it's not surprising to see him have a huge following on Instagram. His persona has also become part of his brand and turned him into one of the biggest influential figures today.
6. Ariana Grande (376 million)
Ariana Grande is still one of the biggest popstars today as evidenced by her numerous number-one singles and albums that topped the music charts.
This year is considered to be one of the biggest highlights of her career so far with the success of her album Eternal Sunshine and starring as Glinda in Wicked, which continues to be a box office juggernaut.
7. Kim Kardashian (359 million)
Also part of the Kardashian-Jenner family dynasty, Kim Kardashian continues to be one of the most influential public figures today despite some controversies and personal issues that dominated the headlines.
Admirers and critics of Kardashian have called her "famous for being famous" and there is no sign of slowing down in her popularity anytime soon as she is consistently an influential figure that will always have a massive fanbase.
8. Beyoncé (314 million)
There is no doubt that Beyoncé is one of the biggest music artists of all time as evidenced by her chart-topping hits and albums, massive music influence, and sold-out tours.
The reason behind her massive Instagram following doesn't need any explanation at this point, and she will continue to become the icon that she is for years to come.
9. Khloé Kardashian (305 million)
Another member of the Kardashian-Jenner family dynasty, Khloé Kardashian remains an influential public figure thanks to her consistent presence in the fashion and fitness industry.
Just like her siblings who are part of this list, she will always have a huge following and massive online presence that is undeniable regardless of your stance on the family's placement in pop culture.
10. Justin Bieber (295 million)
Since he was young, Justin Bieber has been a popular music artist worldwide thanks to his number-one hits and making headlines several times for his personal life.
While Bieber is currently not as active as the other music artists on this list, he still has a massive following due to his consistent popularity and loyal fanbase that started when he made his breakthrough.
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