Celebrities often use social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter to share a bit of themselves. Since they have plenty of fans who support them, it is not surprising that their social media accounts have hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of followers already! Instagram has its own set of top celebrities that have the most followers, and it is quite different from what you will find in Twitter. Let’s check it out!
1. Justin Timberlake – 64+ Million
Former N*Sync member, Justin Timberlake, has more than 64 million followers on Twitter and counting. To his credit, Timberlake sure knows how to make use of those limited characters to make witty remarks. Currently, the singer is enjoying Fatherhood with his wife, Jessica Biel.
2. Ellen DeGeneres – 77.2+ Million
Finding Dory voice talent and one of the most celebrated hosts, Ellen DeGeneres, has quite the following on Twitter. This is not surprising given that DeGeneres is best known for her witty remarks and dry sense of humor that has propelled her to the limelight. The comedian has her own TV show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she interviews celebrities and gives out rewards to unsuspecting guests.
3. Taylor Swift – 83+ Million
Swifties have united on Twitter to support their favorite country and pop singer, Taylor Swift. She has more than 83 million followers on Twitter at the moment — her Instagram supporters a different matter. Aside from promoting her work on this social media site, Swift also share insights about her day. Thanks to her fans, the singer-songwriter has plenty of investment money to put to good use.
4. Justin Bieber – 105.15+ Million
Justin Bieber has an impressive number of followers on Twitter — their number is over the 100 million mark. This is on top of the other awards that he got over the years, which shows that a lot of people, fans and haters alike, want to read what he has to say. Aside from sharing tweets about his music, he does throw in some anecdotes about life, as well as talks about what he’s been doing for the day.
5. Katy Perry – 107+ Million
Fireworks singer, Katy Perry, has certainly made an impression on her fans on Twitter. She has more than 107 million followers. She is known for tweeting her thoughts on pressing issues, as well as her current projects. To her credit, she is among the top 10 most followed celebrities on Twitter.
6. Rihanna – 90+ Million
Rihanna received quite the backlash after her tweet against India’s representatives about the Farmer’s protest in the country. But this is not the only time that her tweets became controversial. The Barbadian singer often uses the platform to share her views on world issues, just like other celebrities.
7. Barack Obama – 105.17+ Million
Former United States President, Barack Obama, has more than 100 million Twitter followers as of today. This is not surprising given that he has a way with words. Aside from his personal take on politics, the former president also gives his followers a glimpse of his life with his family. It is no wonder that many are keen to read what he is up to these days.
8. Lady Gaga – 78+ Million
The A Star is Born singer, Lady Gaga, has more than 78 million followers on Twitter, on top of the millions of followers she already has on her other social media accounts. She was propelled to the limelight thanks to her hit singles Poker Face, Bad Romance, and Paparazzi. Known for her political views, the singer is not shy when it comes to sharing her views on Twitter.
9. Cristiano Ronaldo – 77+ Million
Cristiano Ronaldo certainly knows how to use Twitter to make his investment money go up. It seems that the celebrity athlete is earning quite an impressive sum for each tweet that he makes. To his credit, his performance on the field has gained him a lot of followers on Twitter. Aside from updates on his games and his condition on the field, Ronaldo also tweets personal thoughts as well.
10. Ariana Grande – 61+ Million
Ariana Grande’s vocals aren’t the only reason why she is a top selling artist. She knows how to use social media to her advantage. Her tweets do not revolve around her music alone. She has also been giving sage advice on body positivity and women empowerment. Her net worth is quite impressive, thanks to her albums. She doesn’t have to think much about personal loans with the kind of income that she is getting from her music career.