In 2024 it's very difficult to find someone who doesn't have an Instagram account, and it's even rarer to find someone who has never heard of the social network. If we take into account that Instagram is the fourth most used social network in the world, with 2.5 billion monthly users, the above statements don't come as much of a surprise. Now, what might surprise you is the list of the 9 most followed people on Instagram in 2024!
Everyone has wondered at least once who these people are and what they do to have hundreds of millions of followers. Today we're going to tell you exactly that, and it's possible that some of the names on our list are surprises. Do you want to know who the most famous people in the world are? Then follow the list!
Khloe Kardashian - 307.7 million
In ninth place we have the middle daughter of the Kardashian/Jenner family. Khloe is the co-founder of the Good American brand and is also known for her fitness journey, which led to her best-selling book "Strong Looks Better Naked" in the United States.
The Kardashians/Jenners are an American family known for their extravagance, money and fashion. One of the main reasons for their fame is the TV series "Keep up with the Kardashians", which is very popular in the United States and even in Brazil.
Beyoncé - 317.1 million
Next on our list is one of the greatest artists in the history of the United States and the world, Beyoncé. As well as being a singer and songwriter, she is also a model, dancer, entrepreneur and screenwriter, one of the most talented celebrities among the 9 most followed people on Instagram.
His most popular albums include Cowboy Carter, Dangerously in Love, B'day and I Am... Sasha Fierce.
Kim Kardashian - 361.4 million
In seventh place we have another member of the Kardashian family, and quite possibly the most famous. Kim has made good use of the popularity her family receives, having already launched numerous fashion products and even games under her name. Another reason for being in the top 9 most followed people on Instagram is her former relationship with rapper Kanye West, with whom she had four children. Their troubled marriage still makes the news today and, for better or worse, it brings new followers to Kim's account.
Ariana Grande - 377.6 million
In sixth place is Ariana Grande, a songwriter and singer who is very popular with the new generation of pop music fans. The American is the most listened to singer in the history of streaming music, with over 90 billion plays. Her songs are mainly about love and relationships, but Ariana also writes about other topics. She began her career acting on the television channel Nickelodeon, where she took part in the sitcom Victorious.
Dwayne Johnson - 396.1 million
You may not know who Dwayne Johnson is, but you certainly know who The Rock is. The 52-year-old actor has appeared in dozens of films, but his roles in action movies such as Fast and Furious and Scorpion King are the most popular. Between 2011 and 2019 Dwayne was a professional wrestler in the famous WWE, where he was one of the most famous personalities alongside actor and wrestler John Cena.
Kylie Jenner - 398.2 million
In fourth place is our third member of the Kardashian/Jenner family on the list of most-followed people on Instagram. Kylie gained much of her fame thanks to the show "Keeping up with the Kardashians", starring her sister Kim. At the age of 14, she and her sister created the Kendall & Kylie clothing line and a few years later launched their own cosmetics line. The influencer recently started dating Timothée Chalamet, the actor from Dune 2.
Selena Gomez - 425.2 million
In third place is the most followed woman on Instagram of all time, actress and singer Selena Gomez. She began her career as an actress, with her first and most popular role to date as Alex Russo in the show The Wizards of Waverly Place aired on the Disney Channel. With her 6 albums, Selena has sold more than 7 million copies in total. The singer also had a relationship with Justin Bieber which, after many comings and goings, ended in 2018.
Lionel Messi - 505.0 million
In second place is the first athlete on our list of most-followed people on Instagram, Lionel Messi. The striker began his professional career at Barcelona, where he has played most of his life and where he has had his greatest achievements. Messi is the only player in history to have won 8 Ballon d'Ors, which is why there is a lot of debate about who is the greatest footballer in the game, him or our frontrunner.
Cristiano Ronaldo - 635.7 million
In first place on our list of the 9 most followed people on Instagram, to the surprise of few, we have one of the most decorated footballers in history and, for many, the greatest of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano, his name on the social network, has had the most followers on Instagram for years and is way ahead of the runner-up, at least in terms of number of followers...
So, did you like the list? Which of the 9 most followed people on Instagram above is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! If you want to read more about Instagram, take a look at this article on how to save Instagram stories with music. Now, if you want to know more about these famous people, take a look at the video below!
