The INSIDER Summary:
- Selena Gomez tops the list of the the most-followed celebrities on Instagram with 127 million followers.
- Ariana Grande isn't far behind with 113 million followers.
- Athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Junior also made the list.
If a celebrity doesn't have an Instagram account, do they even exist? Of course they do, but we're trying to make a point here. In 2017, it's more important than ever for people to feel connected to their favorite stars — whether a singer, actor, or athlete, celebrities are some of the most-followed people on the planet. And in a massive #Win for women, a huge percentage of the top spots are dominated by females. Get it, girls!
So who are the most popular people on IG? Keep reading to find out which 15 celebrities are responsible for the most followed accounts, according to Social Blade. You might be surprised by who did — or didn't! — make the list.
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Selena Gomez
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With a whopping 127 million followers, Selena reigns supreme. From promoting her partnership with Coach and her latest single, to sharing photos from her recent kidney transplant, the singer's fans can always count on her to give them a sneak peek at her work and personal life.
But she isn't exactly the most passionate Instagrammer. "As soon as I became the most followed person on Instagram, I sort of freaked out," the 25-year-old told Vogue. "It had become so consuming to me. It's what I woke up to and went to sleep to. I was an addict, and it felt like I was seeing things I didn't want to see, like it was putting things in my head that I didn’t want to care about. I always end up feeling like s--t when I look at Instagram. Which is why I'm kind of under the radar, ghosting it a bit."
Ariana Grande
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The 24-year-old singer is constantly posting updates from her tour, photos and videos of her dogs, and of course, selfies when she's #FeelingHerself. Her 113 million followers can also count on the occasional lovey-dovey picture of her and boyfriend Mac Miller.
Cristiano Ronaldo
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Is it Cristiano who has 111 million Instagram followers or is it his abs? The 33-year-old soccer star and father-of-three has amassed a gigantic following by posting athletic snaps, modeling pics, and some swoon-worthy candids. Daily Mail previously reported that Cristiano earns $41K per upload. Notably, he's the only athlete in the top 10.
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