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Home · Celebrity

50 Celebs To Follow on Instagram

Instagram currently holds the title of hottest new app in Hollywood. Everyone from Rihanna to Oprah—and yes, even the President and First Lady—are happy to share their personal pictures on it. See the 50 stars that will brighten up your photo feed.

By Yolanda Sangweni and Myeisha Ess · October 19, 2012October 28, 2020
01
Rihanna

Follow: @badgalriri

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Rihanna keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


02
President Barack Obama

Follow: @BarackObama

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. President Obama’s followers get an insider’s look at his day-to-day life.


03
Lala Anthony

Follow: @Lala

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Lala (pictured with friend Kelly Rowland) keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


04
Kevin Hart

Follow: @Kevinhart4real

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. The globe-trotting comedian keeps his fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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05
Angela Simmons

Follow: @AngelaSimmons

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Simmons keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.



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06
Tia Mowry

Follow: @Tiamowry

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Mowry keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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07
Tracee Ellis Ross

Follow: @Traceeellisross

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Tracee Ellis Ross keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


08
Tamar Braxton

Follow: @TamarBraxtonher

The social media app is a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Tamar Braxton is among the celebs who keep Instagram exciting.


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09
Mary J Blige

Follow: @therealmaryjblige

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Mary keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


10
Jennifer Hudson

Follow: @iamjhud

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Hudson keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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11
Oprah

Follow: @Oprah

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Oprah (pictured being serenanded by Terrence Howard) keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


12
Diddy

Follow: @Diddy

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. The hip hop mogul (pictured with twin daughters D’Lilah and Jessie) keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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13
Mariah Carey

Follow: @MariahCarey

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Carey keeps her “lambs”  happy with frequent photo updates.


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14
Trey Songz

Follow: @TreySongz

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Songz keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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15
Janelle Monae

Follow: @JanelleMonae

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Monae keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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16
Eva Marcille

Follow: @EvaMarcille

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Marcille keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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17
Monica

Follow: @MonicaBrown

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Monica keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


18
LeBron James

Follow: @KingJames

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like LeBron James (pictured with fiancee Savannah Brinson, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade) keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


19
June Ambrose

Follow: @JuneAmbrose

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like June Ambrose keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


20
Dwyane Wade

Follow: @DwayneWade

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Wade (pictured with girlfriend Gabrielle Union) keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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21
Sanaa Lathan

Follow: @SanaaLathan

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Sanaa Lathan keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.

22
Chanel Iman

Follow: @ChanelIman

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Iman keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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23
Estelle

Follow: @EstelleDarlings

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Estelle keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


24
NeNe Leakes

Follow: @NeneLeakes

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Leakes keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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25
Ciara

Follow: @Ciara

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Ciara keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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26
Melanie Fiona

Follow: @Mymflife

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. The R&B singer keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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27
Tika Sumpter

Follow: @TikaSumpter

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Sumpter keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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28
Wendy Williams

Follow: @Wendyshow

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Wendy Williams keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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29
Kerry Washington

Follow: @KerryWashington

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Washington keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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30
Kelly Rowland

Follow: @KellyRowland

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Rowland keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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31
Keyshia Cole

Follow: @KeyshiaCole

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Keyshia Cole keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


32
Terrence J.

Follow: @Iamterrencej

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. The TV host (pictured with Will Smith) keeps his fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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33
Jordin Sparks

Follow: @JordinSparks

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Sparks keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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34
Christina Milian

Follow: @ChristinaMilian

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Milian (pictured with daughter Violet) keeps his fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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35
Keri Hilson

Follow: @kerihilson

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Hilson keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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36
Keke Palmer

Follow: @Keke

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Keke Palmer keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


37
Brandy

Follow: @4everBrandy

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Brandy keeps fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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38
Selita Ebanks

Follow: @SelitaEbanks

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. The supermodel keeps her fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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39
Iman

Follow: @The_Real_IMAN

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Iman keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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40
LeToya Luckett

Follow: @LetoyaLuckett

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like LeToya Luckett keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


41
Kimora Lee Simmons

Follow: @OfficialKimora

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Simmons keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.

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42
Common

Follow: @Common

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Common (pictured on the set of Hell on Wheels) keeps his fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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43
Bobbi Kristina Brown

Follow: @Realbkristinab

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Bobbi K. keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


44
Tyler Perry

Follow: @TylerPerry

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Tyler Perry keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


45
Tyra Banks

Follow: @TyraBanks

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Tyra Banks keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


46
Usher

Follow: @Howuseeit

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Usher keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


47
Willow Smith

Follow: @Somnambulater

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Willow Smith keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


48
Alicia Keys

Follow: @AliciaKeys

The social media app has proven to be a fun way to gain more insight into the lives of the folks we love. Celebs like Alicia Keys keep fans happy with frequent photo updates.


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