With billions of active users worldwide, Instagram stands out among the many social media apps that rule the internet.
For many celebrities, it has become the go-to platform to promote business ventures, share milestones, announce big life events like a pregnancy or a divorce, and in general, share glimpses of their day-to-day lives.
We’ve compiled the top 10 most-followed celebrities’ Instagram accounts of 2023 for you, with the help of Forbes – guess who takes the crown?
10. Kendall Jenner – 294 million followers
With 294 million followers, Jenner is easily the most-followed model on Instagram.
9. Khloé Kardashian – 311 million followers
The youngest of the Kardashian sisters and co-founder of denim brand Good American, Khloé Kardashian has amassed more than 300 million followers on Instagram.
8. Beyoncé – 318 million followers
7. Kim Kardashian – 364 million followers
6. Ariana Grande – 381 million followers
5. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 392 million followers
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes fifth place on our list with 392 million followers. His Instagram feed often features the former pro-wrestler’s exercise regime.
4. Kylie Jenner – 399 million followers
3. Selena Gomez – 430 million followers
With a hefty following of 430 million, the “Calm Down” singer is the most-followed musician and Hollywood celebrity on Instagram.
2. Lionel Messi – 490 million followers
Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi has amassed a sizeable following of 490 million on Instagram. His feed includes snapshots of his career, sponsorships and family.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 611 million followers
While football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is known for dominating on the field, he also tops this list as the most-followed person on Instagram with over 600 million followers.
- Four of the top 10 most-followed celebs on Instagram hail from the Kardashian-Jenner household – Kim, Khloé, Kylie and Kendall – and female musicians like Beyoncé and Selena Gomez are on the list, too
- Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has amassed 392 million followers, but that seems minute compared to football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with 611 million and 490 million, respectively
