Social media is a realm all on its own. From its impact on our everyday lives to the way it is utilized as a tool in the entertainment industry, social media platforms are on the rise. In this digital era, it is pretty much impossible to avoid social media, and for public figures and forces in popular culture, many celebrities cannot afford to lose it. As consumers, audiences gravitate towards seeing their favorite actors existing outside their characters on screen. It’s the perfect way to advertise yourself as an actor, as well as develop a more personal relationship with people many of us see as unattainable.
Of course, developing parasocial relationships with these big-name celebrities is extremely unhealthy and social media itself has its pros and cons. However, there is nothing wrong with getting to know about them through their social media channels. From announcements about upcoming projects and advertising to just showing their lives day by day, the public loves a celebrity with a spritely online presence. From names like Zendaya and Dwayne Johnson to Kevin Hart and Selena Gomez, we have put together a list of some actors that, if you are not already, should follow on social media.
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7 Zendaya
Legendary Pictures
Zendaya is the perfect actor to be following on social media. Her career has risen in incredibly remarkable ways, throughout which we have watched her as fans from being a child actor on Disney to a now reputable superstar. She skyrocketed to fame during a time when social media was and continues to be a prevalent and basically unavoidable part of our everyday lives. From her modeling career and her jaw-dropping red-carpet looks to promo for her upcoming projects, Zendaya’s online presence is nothing short of social media gold. Zendaya has amassed over 150 million followers on her Instagram and over 20 million on Twitter. Zendaya’s career is on the complete up and up, with her recently making Emmy history. So, if you are not one of them, now is the time!
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6 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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Dwayne Johnson knows the game like the back of his hand. He has been an actor for as long as we can remember, and social media is just an added medium for him to use in order to continue his stellar career so far. Social media is one of the best ways for celebrities to connect with their fans. Well, for someone with career longevity like The Rock, utilizing social media will only work to your advantage. The Rock has an astounding 335 million follower count on Instagram, and he is going to be more active with his role as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe. He is a complete pop culture phenomenon. If you are a fan of him and are interested in checking out his workouts, upcoming projects, and just his life in general, he is pretty active across his socials.
5 Tom Holland
Sony Pictures
Tom Holland has sadly taken a social media break for his mental health so, as of right now, we are missing his fun updates on his career moves. However, with the future open wide for him as an actor, maybe now is a good time to get on that follow train so that when he does come back, you are sure not to miss a thing. We all know Holland as MCU’s current Spider-Man, and he continues to expand his acting chops in drama, romance, thrillers, and much more. Social media is one of the best places for you to keep up with a young and trendy actor like Holland so, it’s the perfect time to follow him and await his triumphant return to social media.
4 Vanessa Hudgens
Disney
Vanessa Hudgens’ acting career has touched multiple generations audiences. Being a celebrity in this day and age kind of calls for you to have some sort of social media presence. Hudgens has got it down to a science. She really knows how to utilize platforms like Instagram to promote her career, provide tips on fitness, advertise her lifestyle, and even sometimes get caught in controversy here and there. When you share so much on social media, Hudgens has shown the best of herself and the not-so-best parts. Either way, her presence on social media is solid and, if you haven’t already, you should check her out.
3 Kevin Hart
Netflix
Who better to follow on social media than a comedian? Social media is meant to be fun and light-hearted as it is personal and informative. Kevin Hart as an actor and comedian has all the charisma and onscreen presence ot make for a fantastic social media account. Hart’s socials are perfect layouts of his personal life and the highlights of his career. He is constantly on, is absolutely hilarious, and with how active he is in his career currently, he is one of the best actors you should be following on social media.
2 Selena Gomez
Hulu
If there is any celebrity out there who checks off all of her career boxes, Selena Gomez is one of them. Gomez is a well-seasoned actor and her social media platforms are sure to not be quiet. Her career currently covers acting with her role in the Hulu Original Only Murders in the Building, cosmetics with her own line Rare Beauty, and we are all on the edge of our seats for her to expand her music career. On her socials, Gomez is personable, her content is frequent and consistent, and we would all love to keep up with what the actors we grew up with are doing.
1 Robert Downey Jr.
Paramount Pictures
The RDJ is an icon. Iron Man, Tony Stark himself, is on social media and of course, fans are going to eat it up. There is no doubt that Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most famous actors working today. With an already massive following of over 53 million followers on Instagram and almost 18 million on Twitter, RDJ takes us into a deep dive into his life when it is not on the big screen. From wholesome posts with family and friends to promoting stuff in the industry, Downey Jr. is a must-follow if you are on social media.
