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Business Insider has compiled the most-followed Instagram accounts in 2018. The list is dominated by reality TV stars, musicians, and professional soccer players. Here are the top 50 most-popular accounts. In the world of Instagram , musicians, reality stars, and soccer players rule.
Business Insider has compiled the most-followed people on Instagram for 2018, and well-known faces like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian top the list.
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Besides Ronaldo and Gomez, stars like Dwayne Johnson and musicians like Ariana Grande are in the top 10.
Here are the 50 most-followed people on Instagram in 2018:
50. Gal Gadot
The "Wonder Woman" star, whose handle is @gal_gadot , has 27.1 million followers.
49. Ed Sheeran
The singer-songwriter, who goes by @teddysphotos on Instagram, has 27.2 million followers.
48. Robert Downey Jr.
The "Ironman" and "Avengers" star, whose handle is @robertdowneyjr , has 27.3 million followers.
47. Leonardo DiCaprio
The actor and producer has 28 million followers to his account, @leonardodicaprio .
46. Snoop Dogg
The rapper and producer, whose handle is @snoopdogg , has 28.6 million Instagram followers.
45. Louis Vuitton Official
The luxury label has 29 million followers to its handle, @louisvuitton . It's one of two brands to crack the top 50.
44. Vanessa Hudgens
The actor and singer, whose handle is @vanessahudgens , has 31.6 million followers.
43. Lady Gaga
The star of "A Star is Born," has 31.7 million followers to her account, @ladygaga .
42. Anitta
The Brazilian singer has 33.1 million followers to her account, @anitta .
41. Bruna Marquezine
The Brazilian actress, whose Instagram handle is @brumarquezine , has 33.7 million followers.
40. Marcelo Vieira Jr.
The Brazilian soccer star, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, has 34.5 million followers to his account, @marcelotwelve .
39. Zlatan Ibrahimović
The Swedish soccer star, who goes by @iamzlatanibrahimovic on Instagram, has 35.9 million followers. Ibrahimović plays for LA Galaxy.
38. Zac Efron
The "Baywatch" actor, whose handle is @zacefron on Instagram, has 37 million followers.
37. Gareth Bale
The Welsh soccer star, who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, has 38.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @garethbale11 .
36. Shawn Mendes
The Canadian singer-songwriter — and former Vine star — has 39.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @shawnmendes .
35. James Rodríguez
The Colombian soccer star, who currently plays for German club Bayern Munich, has 40.8 million followers to his Instagram account, @jamesrodriguez10 .
34. Cara Delevingne
The English model and actor, whose Instagram handle is @caradelevingne , has 41.4 million followers.
33. LeBron James
The professional basketball player, who currently plays for the LA Lakers, has 46.2 million followers to his Instagram account, @kingjames .
32. 9GAG
The popular meme account — @9gag on Instagram — has 49 million followers.
30. Emma Watson
The English actor and "Harry Potter" star has 49.5 million followers to her Instagram account, @emmawatson .
29. Vin Diesel
The "Fast and the Furious" star, whose handle is @vindiesel , has 51.5 million followers on Instagram.
28. Drake
The Canadian rapper, producer, and actor — who goes by @champagnepapi on Instagram — has 52.6 million followers.
27. David Beckham
The English former professional soccer player has 53.1 million followers to his Instagram account, @davidbeckham .
26. Justin Timberlake
The singer and actor, whose Instagram handle is @justintimberlake , has 53.2 million followers.
25. Zendaya
The singer and actor, whose Instagram handle is @zendaya , has 53.8 million followers.
24. Shakira
The Colombian singer-songwriter, whose Instagram handle is @shakira , has 55.8 million followers.
23. Ellen DeGeneres
The TV host and comedian — who goes by @theellenshow on Instagram — has 63.2 million followers.
22. Rihanna
The singer, actor, and entrepreneur — who goes by @badgalriri on Instagram — has 66.6 million followers.
21. Kevin Hart
The actor and comedian — who goes by @kevinhart4real on Instagram — has 67.2 million followers.
20. Demi Lovato
The singer-songwriter and actor — who goes by @ddlovato on Instagram — has 70.8 million followers.
19. Kourtney Kardashian
The reality TV star — who goes by @kourtneykardash on Instagram — has 71.6 million followers.
18. Katy Perry
The singer, whose Instagram handle is @katyperry , has 74.5 million followers on Instagram.
17. Miley Cyrus
The singer and actor has 78.6 million followers to her account, @mileycyrus ,
16. Nike
The sports apparel brand — @nike on Instagram — has 83.5 million followers.
15. Jennifer Lopez
The singer, dancer, and actor — who goes by @jlo on Instagram — has 84.2 million followers.
14. Khloe Kardashian
The reality TV star and entrepreneur has 84.5 million followers to her Instagram account, @khloekardashian .
13. Nicki Minaj
The rapper has 97 million followers to her Instagram account, @nickiminaj .
12. Kendall Jenner
The reality TV star and model has 101 million followers to her Instagram account, @kendalljenner .
11. Justin Bieber
The Canadian singer-songwriter, whose Instagram handle is @justinbieber , has 103 million followers.
10. Lionel Messi
The Argentinian soccer star, who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona, has 105 million followers to his Instagram account, @leomessi .
9. Neymar
The Brazilian soccer star, who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain, has 108 million followers to his Instagram account, @neymarjr .
8. Taylor Swift
The singer-songwriter, whose handle is @taylorswift , has 113 million followers.
7. Beyoncé
The singer and actor has 122 million followers to her account, @beyonce .
6. Kylie Jenner
The reality TV star and entrepreneur, whose Instagram handle is @kyliejenner , has 122 million followers.
5. Kim Kardashian West
The reality TV star and entrepreneur has 123 million followers to her account, @kimkardashian .
4. Dwayne Johnson
The former pro wrestler and actor — who goes by @therock on Instagram — has 126 million followers.
3. Ariana Grande
The singer and actor has 141 million followers to her Instagram account, @arianagrande .
2. Selena Gomez
The singer and actor has 144 million followers to her Instagram account, @selenagomez .
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese soccer star, who plays for Italian club Juventus, has 149 million followers to his account, @cristiano .
