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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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The Most-Followed Stars on Instagram

The celebrities with the biggest audiences on the world’s favourite photo app. Follower counts are approximate.

  1. 1 Cristiano Ronaldo

    Footballer

    Cristiano Ronaldo

    February 5, 1985 · 41 years

    The most-followed person on the platform.

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  2. 2 Lionel Messi

    Footballer

    Lionel Messi

    June 24, 1987 · 39 years

    Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer who captained his country to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title. He has won a record eight Ballon d’Or awards and spent most of his career at FC Barcelona.

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  3. 3 Selena Gomez

    Actress, Entrepreneur

    Selena Gomez

    July 22, 1992 · 34 years

    Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress and producer who rose to fame on Wizards of Waverly Place. She stars in Only Murders in the Building and founded the cosmetics brand Rare Beauty.

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  4. 4 Kendall Jenner

    Entrepreneur, Model

    Kendall Jenner

    November 3, 1995 · 31 years

    Kendall Jenner is an American model and media personality who became famous on Keeping Up with the Kardashians before becoming one of the world’s highest-paid models. She founded 818 Tequila in 2021.

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  5. 5 Taylor Swift

    Musician, Singer

    Taylor Swift

    December 13, 1989 · 36 years

    Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter whose narrative songwriting has carried her from country music to global pop dominance. She is the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times, and her Eras Tour…

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  6. 6 Virat Kohli

    Cricketer

    Virat Kohli

    November 5, 1988 · 37 years

    The most-followed cricketer in the world.

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