Top 50 Most Followed Actors & Actresses in the World 2026

"The Rock" dominates with action blockbusters like Fast & Furious, Jumanji, and DC's Black Adam. Transitioning from WWE wrestling to $800M+ box office star, Johnson's Moab brand and social media empire make him Hollywood's most bankable leading man .

Most followed woman on Instagram transitioned from Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place to Only Murders in the Building Emmy-nominated star. Gomez's Rare Beauty brand generated $400M+ revenue while her acting resurgence cements television dominance .

Wicked star balances music superstardom with Broadway musical debut. Grande's transition from Nickelodeon Victorious to $1B+ box office draw showcases versatility across television, music, and now major theatrical productions .

Lion King live-action Nala and Homecoming Netflix director earned 32 Grammys. Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment produces music films while Renaissance World Tour became highest-grossing by Black artist ever .

Hustlers and Selena biopic star generated $2.5B+ career box office. JLo's Super Bowl halftime and This Is Me...Now documentary maintain multimedia dominance across music, film, and television .

Euphoria Emmy-winner and Dune/Challengers star dominates prestige television and $1B+ sci-fi blockbusters. Zendaya's fashion influence and Challengers tennis drama solidify A-list transition .

Jumanji and Ride Along comedy-action franchise star grossed $1B+. Hart's HartBeat Productions and Netflix specials position him as comedy's highest-paid entertainer across film and streaming .

Wonder Woman franchise generated $1.3B+ worldwide. Gadot's Death on the Nile and Heart of Stone Netflix success expand action-hero portfolio beyond DC Universe .

Fast & Furious franchise architect generated $7B+ worldwide. Diesel's Riddick and xXx sequels maintain action dominance while One Race Films produces family-centric blockbusters .

Hannah Montana launched $1B+ franchise while Black Mirror and Endless Summer Vacation positioned adult career. Cyrus's hosting Academy of Country Music Awards expands entertainment portfolio .

Hustlers breakout established film career alongside music dominance. Cardi B's Netflix documentary and potential acting expansion leverage reality television roots into cinema .

Camp Rock and Eurovision star balances music with documentary dancing. Lovato's Child Star documentary and potential scripted television return maintain Disney alumni relevance .

Stree 2 highest-grossing Hindi horror-comedy star dominates Bollywood box office. Kapoor's supernatural franchise success positions her as India's social media cinema queen .

Quantico and Citadel Amazon star transitioned Bollywood to Hollywood. Chopra Jonas's production company Purple Pebble Pictures expands global content creation portfolio .

Gangubai Kathiawadi National Award winner and Heart of Stone Netflix star. Bhatt's Hollywood debut and Darlings directorial debut establish cross-continental cinema dominance .

Thor franchise generated $6B+ worldwide while Extraction Netflix spawned franchise. Hemsworth's Limitless podcast and Centr fitness app expand entertainment empire .

Deadpool & Wolverine $1.3B+ phenomenon and Aviation Gin founder. Reynolds' Maximum Effort production and Mint Mobile acquisition showcase marketing genius .

Barbie $1.4B phenomenon and Birds of Prey producer through LuckyChap Entertainment. Robbie's Babylon and Amsterdam expand prestige cinema portfolio .

Spider-Man No Way Home $1.9B record-breaker. Holland's Apple TV+ The Crowded Room and Romeo & Juliet West End showcase dramatic range beyond MCU .

King Richard Oscar-winner and Emancipation Amazon star. Smith's YouTube channel documentary series and Bad Boys franchise maintain box office dominance .

Black Widow $380M+ MCU contribution and Asteroid City prestige hit. Johansson's podcast Table for Two and producing expand creative portfolio .

Captain America MCU anchor transitioned to Knives Out franchise and Pain Hustlers. Evans' Dog A Dog World production company develops action content .

Pathaan $130M+ worldwide record-breaker and Fighter aerial action star. Padukone's Live Love Laugh Foundation mental health advocacy complements cinema dominance .

Tiger 3 franchise star and Merry Christmas thriller lead. Kaif's Kay Beauty cosmetics empire establishes business alongside Bollywood action-heroine status .

Animal $100M+ worldwide phenomenon and Brahmastra VFX epic. Kapoor's modern action-hero transition maintains third-generation Bollywood superstardom .

Fighter aerial action alongside Deepika Padukone. Roshan's War franchise and Vikram Vedha remake establish Bollywood's premier action specialist .

Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki $200M+ combined 2023 haul revived superstardom. Khan's three 2023 blockbusters established record-breaking comeback trajectory .

Tiger 3 YRF Spy Universe anchor and longest-running action franchise. Khan's Eid release dominance maintains mass audience connection .

Ponniyin Selvan epic franchise star and Cannes regular. Rai Bachchan's pan-Indian Tamil success revives cinema career alongside global brand endorsements .

OMG 2 and Mission Raniganj dual successes alongside Sooryavanshi cop universe. Kumar's four 2023 releases showcase prolific output across comedy and action .

Harry Potter $7.7B franchise anchor transitioned to Little Women Oscar-nominated prestige. Watson's UN Women Goodwill Ambassador role complements selective cinema choices .

Iron Man MCU architect and Oppenheimer Oscar-winner. Downey Jr.'s Team Downey production and potential MCU return maintain industry influence .

The Devil Wears Prada and Princess Diaries franchise star. Hathaway's Eileen prestige drama and The Idea of You romantic comedy showcase range .

Aquaman $1.1B franchise and Dune success. Momoa's Chief of Party podcast and Harley-Davidson ambassadorship expand lifestyle brand .

High School Musical franchise launched career while Iron Claw wrestling biopic earned acclaim. Efron's The Iron Claw transforms Disney idol into dramatic actor .

A Simple Favor franchise and It Ends With Us adaptation star. Lively's Blake Brown production expands career control alongside fashion influence .

The Witcher Netflix star and Argylle action lead. Cavill's Warhammer 40K Amazon series positions gaming fandom transition into major franchise .

Euphoria breakout and Immaculate horror star. Sweeney's Fifty Shades production and Anyone But You rom-com success establish scream queen status .

Midsommar scream queen and Oppenheimer ensemble. Pugh's Thunderbolts MCU role and We Live in Time romance expand action-drama range .

The Mandalorian Baby Yoda phenomenon and Last of Us HBO adaptation. Pascal's Gladiator II epic role elevates prestige cinema status .

The Queen's Gambit phenomenon and Furiosa prequel. Taylor-Joy's The Menu horror and upcoming MCU Fantastic Four establish genre dominance .

Dune/Wonka double phenomena and Bob Dylan biopic. Chalamet's Wonka $600M+ haul proves commercial viability beyond prestige arthouse .

Euphoria breakout and Saltburn phenomenon. Elordi's Priscilla Elvis biopic and upcoming Frankenstein role establish horror-drama transition .

Elvis Golden Globe-winner and Dune 2 Feyd-Rautha. Butler's Masters of the Air Apple series expands World War II aviation portfolio .

Wednesday Netflix phenomenon generated 1B+ hours viewed. Ortega's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Death of a Unicorn expand scream queen empire .

Stranger Things Eleven icon and Enola Holmes franchise. Brown's Damsel Netflix and novel adaptation establish young adult action niche .

Stranger Things Max breakout and The Whale Oscar-nominated. Sink's Fear Street trilogy and upcoming O'Devils establish horror pedigree .

Doctor Who 15th Doctor and Sex Education breakout. Gatwa's first Black male Doctor Who casting expands BBC sci-fi franchise diversity .

The Bear Emmy-winner and Bottoms high school comedy. Edebiri's Big Mouth voice work and potential dramatic expansion establish television dominance .

Top Gun Maverick $1.5B phenomenon and Twisters blockbuster. Powell's Hit Man Netflix and upcoming romantic comedies position leading man ascension .