Instagram offers fans an unrivalled glimpse into the opulent lives of the rich and famous, which is attained by allowing them to simply ‘follow’ them on the social media platform. And while it may not come as a shock that certain celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift rank highly on the ‘most followed’ list, other contenders – such as three footballer players – may come as more of a surprise.
Headed up by Beyoncé, FEMAIL looks at the most followed stars on Instagram.
1. Beyoncé is the most followed celebrity on Instagram, with a staggering 42.8 million fans
2. Kim Kardashian, 34, is the second most followed celebrity on Instagram with 42.3 million followers
3. Black Space singer Taylor Swift boasts 41.7 million followers on Instagram
4. Ariana Grande has 40.5 million followers.
5. Selena Gomez comes in at just 40.3 million.
6. Justin Bieber has 35.8 million followers on Instagram – which features images of the star’s luxurious lifestyle
7. Kendall Jenner has 34.1 million followers
8. Younger sister Kylie Jenner only has 32.2 million followers
9. Rapper Nicki Minaj has a staggering 31.1 million followers on the social media platform
10. Professional footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior made it into the top ten list
Other celebrities are :
11. Khloe Kardashian – 29.3 million
12. Miley Cyrus – 26.2 million
13. Cristiano Ronaldo – 26.2 million
14. Katy Perry – 25.5 million
15. Jennifer Lopez – 25 million
16. Rihanna – 24.1 million
17. The Rock – 23.6 million
18. Lionel Messi – 22.4 million
19. Kourtney Kardashian – 22.1 million
20. Demi Lovato – 20.5 million