The dawn of social media has led people to flock to them and share their interests, thoughts, and even photos of themselves and the places they’ve been to. The social media app Instagram has given birth to influencers seeking fame online. Though many assume that the most followed accounts belong to celebrities, this list contains a few surprises.
1. Ariana Grande – 183 Million Followers
The five time Grammy Award winner, Ariana Grande, sure knows how to spoil her fans and tease them with her upcoming albums, events, and tours through her Instagram account. Grande started out as a star in Nickelodeon and eventually pursued a music career. Her investment money is a testament to how popular she is.
2. Kylie Jenner – 172 Million Followers
Kylie’s first taste of fame was when she appeared in the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Her time under the limelight was enough for her to pursue other passion projects such as launching her own line of cosmetics, Kylie Cosmetics. She is considered to be a self-made billionaire, which is quite impressive at her age.
3. Beyonce – 145 Million Followers
Queen B, Beyonce, has been in the music industry for more than two decades and is still going strong. She started out with Destiny’s Child before she went solo. Her decision to carve a name for herself was a smart move, and she has sold more than 160 million albums worldwide, which helped her earn a respectable net worth. No need for her to worry about mortgage payments since her earnings have them covered.
4. National Geographic – 135 Million Followers
National Geographic is among the top 10 most popular Instagram accounts of today. Aside from featuring the beauty of the planet, Nat Geo also encourages budding photographers to share their photos to their IG account.
5. Leo Messi – 149 Million Followers
Barcelona forward, Leo Messi, sure knows his way around Instagram. The man has 149 million followers to show for it. He is a six-time recipient of FIFA Best Player award. Messi definitely deserves a spot on this list. His current standing is as one of the highest paid athletes.
6. Selena Gomez – 174 Million Followers
Selena Gomez started out as a child star under Disney. You might think that she would slow down after, but she didn’t. She continued to build a name for herself in the music industry and has won several awards since she started.
7. Kim Kardashian – 167 Million Followers
Reality star, Kim Kardashian, is not one to shy away from sharing tidbits about her personal life to her social media. Aside from her time in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she is also an entrepreneur and a lawyer in the making. To her credit, she does seem to have a good head when it comes to business.
8. Neymar – 138 Million Followers
Recognized as the third highest-paid athlete, Neymar has an impressive record of followers on Instagram. Apart from posting highlights of his game, the athlete is also known to share photos of his family, as well as of his travels.
9. Dwayne Johnson – 181 Million Followers
Dwayne Johnson may have started his career as a professional wrestler, but who would have thought that he would become a much sought-after actor these days? Aside from appearing in films such as the Fast and the Furious franchise, he has other films to his name, including Race to Witch Mountain and Jumanji.
10. Cristiano Ronaldo – 215 Million Followers
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, so it is not surprising that Portugal’s national team member, Cristiano Ronaldo, has gained quite a following on Instagram. Apart from sharing photos of his games, the athlete has also been sharing snapshots of his family.