Why does a single post by these celebrities receive a million hits each day?
It is one thing to be famous. And entirely another to be a social media star.
On Instagram, for instance, you can post just one sensational picture and double or multiply your fan base by millions in seconds.
Many of these celebrity accounts are special for the frequency and individuality of the posts.
Who are these folks who had the most followers on Instagram in 2016?
10. Kendall Jenner
Profession: Model, Television celebrity
No of posts: 2,700
No of followers: 69.8 million
What she posts: Stunning images of herself in sensational bikinis and lingerie, stylish designer outings, envy-inducing selfies with models and friends.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram
9. Nicki Minaj
Profession: Singer-songwriter
No of posts: 4,159
No of followers: 69.8 million
What she posts: Loud, garish designerwear, figure-hugging clothes, lots of cleavage and curves and videos from her stage performances.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Nicki Minaj/Instagram
8. Dwayne Johnson
Profession: Actor, wrestler
No of posts: 2,474
No of followers: 72 million
What he posts: Snapshots of his upcoming films, rigorous weight training videos and droolworthy pics of his muscular frame. He occasionally also shares pictures of himself with dogs, kids, elderly people and the charities he is associated with.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Dwayne Johnson/Instagram
7. Kylie Jenner
Profession: Designer, model
No of posts: 4,824
No of followers: 80.6 million
What she posts: Sexy images of herself in stylish, sometimes skimpy, see-through outfits promoting her best assets. She also provides updates about the latest beauty products of her signature collection, KylieCosmetics. Her followers are treated to dekkos of ample cleavage, curves and sultry poses.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kylie Jenner/Instagram
6. Christiano Ronaldo
Profession: Football player, entrepreneur
No of posts: 1,590
No of followers: 83.4 million
What he shares: Action images of his game, workout videos, cute selfies with his son, fans and teammates and shots of stylish sporting gear from his signature line CR7.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Christiano Ronaldo/Instagram
5. Kim Kardashian
Profession: Model, entrepreneur
No of posts: 3,621
No of followers: 88.7 million
What she posts: Stylish outfits, selfies in revealing clothes, intimate poses with celeb husband Kanye, outings with kids, magazine shoots and pictures from vacations.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kim Kardashian/Instagram
4. Beyonce
Profession: Singer, actor
No of posts: 1,397
No of followers: 89.6 million
What she posts: Glossy shots of herself looking glam in designer wear (how many celebs wear anything other than that?), snapshots and videos from her performances, posing and twinning with her daughter Blue Ivy and pictures from her holiday breaks.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Beyonce/Instagram
3. Ariana Grande
Profession: Singer, actor
No of posts: 2,699
No of followers: 90.8 million
What she posts: Pouty selfies with friends, pics of her long tresses, cute, innocent dogs and pups and videos from her music tours and stage performances.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Ariana Grande/Instagram
2. Taylor Swift
Profession: Singer, performer
No of posts: 955
No of followers: 94.2 million
What she posts: Selfies with her besties attempting goofy poses, stunning stage performances, red carpet and party pictures and vacation moments.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Taylor Swift/Instagram
1. Selena Gomez
Profession: Singer, model, entrepreneur
No of posts: 1,240
No of followers: 104 million
What she posts: Interesting selfies with her besties, stunning photoshoots, herself in stylish designer outfits, backstage and onstage action, videos of performances.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Selena Gomez/Instagram
Why does a single post by these celebrities receive a million hits each day?
