Curated list
The Most-Followed Stars on Instagram
The celebrities with the biggest audiences on the world’s favourite photo app. Follower counts are approximate.
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1
Footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 5, 1985 · 41 years
The most-followed person on the platform.
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2
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
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
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
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
Cricketer
Virat Kohli
November 5, 1988 · 37 years
The most-followed cricketer in the world.
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