SELENA Gomez has officially become the first woman to reach a staggering 401 million followers on Instagram.
Her massive social media following fortifies her as a true force to be reckoned with, as she dethrones Kylie Jenner who is not too far behind with 382 million Instagram followers.
“Wishing I could hug all 400 million of you,” Gomez wrote on Sunday in an Instagram post with a sequence of photos with fans over the years, to celebrate the milestone.
Selena's star power has been undeniable from her early days as a Disney Channel sweetheart to her thriving music career.
Joining the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo (563 million followers), Lionel Messi (443 million), Selena is now the third most followed person on the social media platform.
Selena has advocated for mental health and social justice, underscoring her massive appeal beyond the realms of entertainment.
The 30-year-old is also a humanitarian and philanthropist too. Selena has also been recognised for her charitable efforts, such as her work with UNICEF and the Lupus Research Alliance.
The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ actress has also made successful foray into producing, whilst her music has also consistently topped global charts.
Here's the Top 10 most-followed celebrity accounts on Instagram:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (563 million)
2. Lionel Messi (443 million)
3. Selena Gomez (401 million)
4. Kylie Jenner (382 million)
5. Dwayne Johnson (369 million)
6. Ariana Grande (361 million)
7. Kim Kardashian (349 million)
8. Beyoncé (301 million)
9. Khloé Kardashian (298 million)
10. Justin Bieber (282 million)
Melissa Fernando
Mon Mar 20 2023
Selena is now the third-most-followed person on the platform after football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. - FACEBOOK/Selena Gomez
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