On my way to sacial media i came accross the most trending celebrities of 2021 but are still having more and more followers as the time goes. I took a look at some of the major names of 2021 that had the most social media buzz this year and where they peaked.
20. Amanda Gorman
Michelle Obama – 764k likes
Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, became a sudden household name after reading her poem,The hill will climbat the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January. Her fame translated into social media stats, with a 120% increase in Twitter followers, 278% increase in Instagram followers, and a 484% increase in Facebook fans that year.
18. Megan Fox
GQ – 323k likes
Megan Fox has been a household name for years as an actress, but she stirred up even more conversation this year with her friendship with Kortney Kardashian and her romance with musician Machine Gun Kelly. Fox also starred in Midnight in the Switchgrass and Till Death in 2021.
17. Olivia Rodrigo
The Tonight Show – 610k likes
In January 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her hit single “Driver’s License” which broke records for streaming on Spotify and hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. She then released two other singles, “Deja Vu” and “Good 4 U” before releasing a full album, Sour, in May. At the end of the year, Rodrigo’s tour dates for 2022 sold out within seconds.
15. Lil Nas X
Versace – 571k likes
Lil Nas X had people talking this year with a string of publicity stunts, controversies, and new music releases. The artist is well known for his social media prowess and ability to hop on trends, and he played that up in promoting his new music this year. His song Montero (Call Me By Your Name) debuted at 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the accompanying music video elicited strong reactions. He also released the singles “Sun Goes Down”, “Industry Baby”, and “That’s What I Want” ahead of his album Montero
by: Brasd2(w)news