The year 2018 is still young, but a couple months in Instagram Time can feel like eons (so many selfies, so little time). Whether they have the most compelling feeds or just the most loyal fandoms, the celebrities with the biggest Instagram followings say a lot about the year in pop culture so far—whose feeds we're thirsty to scroll though for endless glam shots and what makes us hit that "like" button.

Below, find out which stars have the most popular accounts of the year—from those who are still holding down the top spots to those who are new to the list this year.

1. Selena Gomez: 133 million followers

For a young star who has historically had a difficult past with social media—taking hiatuses for mental health reasons—Selena Gomez has maintained the most loyal stream of followers on Instagram, topping the list again this year. Whether it's the rare romantic selfie with now ex Abel Tesfaye AKA The Weeknd or a photo of her snacking on pizza post-performance, she continues to give her fans adorable sneak peeks into her private life—and a ton of fashion inspo as the brand ambassador of Coach.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo: 121 million followers

Ronaldo continuously has a solid yearof action shots, chiseled shirtless portraits, and "get you a guy who can do both" suit and tie poses: the bread and butter. And it's paid off: he's still the No. 1 most followed guy on Instagram, moving from his post as sixth most popular to second most popular overall.

...[ Continue to next page ]

Share This Post