From celebs having Twitter feuds, Kim Kardashian breaking the internet, or Justin Bieber making the headlines, the news headlines around the world are dominated by our beloved celebrities.
However, one cannot stay in the news forever, and the celebs know that quite well. With the COVID pandemic sort of putting the brakes on major entertainment releases, this year is going to be a neck-to-neck fight on who is going to be the most popular celebrity of the year. With that being said, let’s check out the 60 trending and most popular stars in Hollywood.
Celebrity popularity is never a stable value. Indeed, those which were famous a few years ago are not necessarily so today. And the opposite too. What is more, it is never easy to make this kind of classification, since several factors are involved. Whether this is the area where celebrities practice, their income, and successes achieved throughout their careers. Today we have established the ranking of the most popular celebrities.
The most famous celebrities in Hollywood
Hollywood is the birthplace of the most beloved actors from all over the world. The stories about the life of the stars of the star system follow one another relentlessly and make their beloved fans dream. What many don’t know, however, is that many of these actors came to fame by accident. A chance encounter, perhaps determined by fate, made them what they are today.
Many stars, in fact, carried out humble and equally dignified jobs, such as the waiter or the bricklayer, and did not dream of a movie career and playing in Tv series; others, on the other hand, tried it without obtaining results, abandoning all aspirations. But it was enough to be in the right place at the right time to make their life take an unexpected turn.
The names of Hollywood actors who have become famous by chance are unsuspected, especially for the talent and success that the stars have shown and achieved during their careers. Let’s find out together the 60 VIPs who became famous in Hollywood.
1. Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne is a popular celebrity who gained recognition all across the globe with the release of The Osbournes, a family reality show, in the early 90s. Osbourne got married to Ozzy Osbourne and has become immensely popular as a celebrity in the television world. She has also appeared as a judge on popular America’s Got Talent and X-Factor and was recently seen on The Talk. Sharon is also a popular author, known for her novel and autobiographical books she has penned. She was in the news recently for defending Piers Morgan, who aired negative words against the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle on The Talk. Sharon had to later leave the show as a consequence.
2. Ellen Degeneres
A lot of people just tune in to watch The Ellen DeGeneres Show every time they are looking for some lighthearted, fun TV. Ellen DeGeneres as a popular TV host has brought tons of celebrity interviews that are packed with silliness, jokes, and total entertainment.
She began her career as a stand-up comic in the early part of the 1980s and has even been a part of some movies like Finding Nemo and Mr. Wrong. She started sitcoms of her own, which include The Ellen Show and Ellen. She has also been a judge on the singing reality show, American Idol. Apart from gaining success with her talk show, she has also hosted the Academy Awards and the Grammys multiple times. She has a record company by the name of Eleveneleven, and a production company called A Very Good Production.
3. Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello was a member of one of the most popular girl groups named Fifth Harmony before she made a switch to a solo career back in 2017. The young singer was criticized for leaving the band, but her first single Havana went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. Since then, she has released two albums (Romance and Camila), that have earned her 4 American Music Awards, 2 Latin Grammys, and a Billboard Music Award so far.
She created a buzz when she began dating her fellow singer Shawn Mendes in the year 2019, but her earlier tweets generated even more headlines later that year. The tweets contained some vile language including racial slurs, but the Latina quickly apologized and tried to cover up her mistakes by saying that she was not educated when she posted those tweets!
4. John Legend
John Legend has the vocals very few mortals have, and we are lucky to have witnessed an artist like him. John has given his fans the joy of music that will probably become more popular as time goes by, with the likes of All of Me going on to become wedding songs for times to come.
Since his rise to fame, the vocalist has seven albums so far and has won a grand total of eleven Grammys! The piano-playing vocalist has also won the Academy Awards for being a co-writer of Selma and Glory. He has also won the Golden Globe for the same movies.
The popular vocalist is married to Chrissy Teigen, who is a model. The two have two children, Miles and Luna. Last year was a bit tough for the couple when news broke that the couple had their third child miscarried.
5. Chrissy Teigen
More popularly known as the wife of vocalist John Legend, Chrissy Teigen is quite versatile herself and dons many hats. She is a television personality, entrepreneur, model, and author. She made her modeling debut back in 2010 with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, was a host of Lip Sync Battle, a judge for the popular show Bring the Funny. She is also the author of many cookbooks.
Chrissy Teigen has quite an active presence on social media, where she shares her views without trying to be politically correct. She also shares stripped-back stories, and this is the reason why people love her so much.
A mother of two lovely children, Tuna and Miles, John and she miscarried their third child midway into their pregnancy. A year later, she was criticized for online bullying after some tweets from her past were shared online. Chrissy was quick to issue an apology, though.
6. Sam Smith
Whether you are attending a wedding, having the time of your life at a club, or just chilling in your backyard listening to the radio, you would have heard the sweet vocals of Sam Smith. One of the most talented singers of the generation, Sam Smith has released all kinds of music from pop to dance and even ballads!
Thanks to his amazing performances, the singer has won 3 Brit Awards, 4 Grammys, and an American Music Award. The singer has also won the Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for giving the soundtrack for the James Bond movie Spectre, named Writings on the Wall.
Sam revealed that he was gay, in 2014; in 2017, the singer said that he was genderqueer, saying that he felt equally like a man and a woman; in the year 2019, the singer said they were non-binary, and changed the pronouns to “they/them”. Sam Smith has also been open about his relationships and has dated popular figures like Jonathan Zeizel and Brandon Flynn, the popular 13 Reasons Why star.
7. Iggy Azalea
One of the most popular and talented rappers of this generation, Iggy Azalea was born in Australia. In fact, she is the only non-American woman rapper to have been to the top of Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums ever. She has made her way to the top charts with songs such as Work. She also has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest stars on the planet, such as Rita Ora, Ariana Grande, and Jennifer Lopez.
The rapper keeps making it to the headlines, often due to her amazing songs but also because of her notorious relation with plastic surgeries. She has got surgeries for her nose and breasts, and people have scrutinized her for this. She also has drawn attention because of her personal life, as she has dated the likes of Nick Young, A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti. Last year, Iggy Azalea came out and said that she had a son, but the entire pregnancy was kept strictly confidential.
8. Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes is definitely one of the leading pop stars of the current generation. The singer always treats us on the radio with his fun songs or a cool music video. With superhit singles like There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back and Treat You Better under his collection, Shawn Mendes not only has a great voice but is the youngest male singer to go to the top of Billboard 200 through four different albums. Shawn arrived on the big stage in 2014 and has since then received 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, 13 SOCAN Awards, and 2 American Music Awards for his contribution to music. While he is popular for his amazing music, Shawn Mendes also made headlines for his love life, and for dating his fellow artist, Camila Cabello.
9. Elliot Page
Formerly known as Ellen Page, Elliot Page is a well-known actor from Hollywood who has been in the news a lot this year. Having been nominated for his performance in the movie Juno¸ Elliot Page also had some great performances in movies like The Umbrella Academy, Inception, and X-Men. The actor has not only won the hearts of critics but also of his fans, who continue to adore him for acting versatility.
Even though he revealed himself to be a gay woman back in 2014 and later revealed that he was transgender in 2020 December, he has been in limelight recently for being the only openly transgender person to have featured on the popular Time magazine.
10. Jesy Nelson
Jesy Nelson is a well-known name in the pop world, as she is part of one of the most iconic girl bands across the world, Little Mix. Possessed with a great voice and incredible talent, Jesy Nelson stands out as a leading performer of the band. However, she hasn’t always been as appreciated for her talent as she is now. Up until a few years ago, people never really cared to look at that pop star personality and appreciate the struggles she has had in her lift to reach the top.
Nelson gained headlines when her BBC Three documentary – detailing the online bullying she has experienced – was released. She said that the vile abuse went on for so long that at one point she just wanted to commit suicide. After eight successful years as a band member, Jesy said that she is finally looking forward to starting her solo endeavors in 2020.
11. Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock does know how to stay in the limelight all the time. From a surprise pregnancy announcement to releasing a documentary on racism experience that became quite controversial, Leah-Anne likes to remain in the news. In the controversial documentary, Leah-Anne says that the other band members overlook her and that is solely because of her skin color! She says that she will continue trying until she begins to see the change herself.
Leigh-Anne is part of the popular girl band Little Mix, which now has just three members. The group is considered one of the most popular girl groups ever. Leah-Anne is also known for her fashion choices and owns a style collection. She is also going to be seen in the upcoming Christmas flick Boxing Day. The starlet has also signed a music deal for her solo career, but also plans to be a part of the band.
12. Regé-Jean Page
Regé-Jean Page is one face that comes to mind when you think of breakout TV actors. Starring as the lead actor in Bridgerton, the versatile actor made headlines when he appeared on screen as fan-favorite Simon Bassett, Duke of Hastings. Regé-Jean Page has left fans in awe of him after starring in this popular Netflix show, and everyone wants to see his next endeavor.
Regé-Jean Page has gained recognition for his talent and was included in the Time magazine 100 Next chart. He also went on to win the Drama Series NAACP Image Award for best actor, and breakthrough actor at the popular MTV Movie & TV Awards. Regé-Jean Page has also been a part of the popular UK TV series Waterloo Road, For the People, and Roots. While he would not be reprising his role as the ‘Duke’ in season two of Bridgerton, the star will be back in The Gray Man and Dungeons & Dragons.
13. Lisa Manoban
Lisa Manoban has become a household name, thanks to her popular songs like How You Like That and Ddu-Ddu-Ddu-Du. She is part of the most-followed female group on the music platform Spotify, and it is quite a certainty that she is going to dominate the pop culture headlines in 2021. Lisa is part of the K-pop band, and is easily the most popular artist in the group.
Lisa Manoban was ranked fifth in the Top 100 Google Worldwide Most Searched Kpop Idol last year and has the greatest number of Instagram followers in her band. By having over 50 million Instagram followers, she is the first K-pop singer to have done so.
The young artist is also known for her fashion sense and has been seen attending the popular Milan fashion week, as well as being Celine’s global ambassador. Recently, she became the first K-pop ambassador of M.A.C Cosmetics.
14. Pink
Ever since she arrived on the big stage, Pink has been one of the most prominent faces on the scene. Starting her career with R&B music, this talented star then made a shift to pop rock and has never looked back since then.
Pink has won three Grammys so far and has sold over ninety million records across the globe, making her one of the most renowned music artists of the generation. Known for her raspy voice and amazing performances, the singer continues to entertain the audience with her talent.
The star is married to professional racer Carey Hart, and the duo has two kids together. Last year, the singer revealed that she was COVID-19 positive, along with her three-year-old son, but thankfully they both made a full recovery soon.
15. Harry Styles
When the popular One Direction band decided to part ways, we were quite certain that Harry Styles would go on to become one of the leading singers of the generation. The talented singer has so far released two albums that have hit the top spot in a number of countries, and the singer brags of having popular singles like Watermelon Sugar and Sign of the Times under his belt.
Harry Styles was also fortunate enough to get a part in the Christopher Nolan movie, Dunkirk which shows that the singer has hidden reservoirs of acting talent as well. The singer became the first man to have appeared in the popular Vogue magazine and has been ranked the most stylish man of 2020 by GQ.
16. Jungkook
While every single member of this boy band is immensely popular, we aren’t quite sure if they are still a match for Jungkook’s popularity. At least that’s what Google search results say, as the singer leads the list of ‘Most-Searched’ on the search platform. Jungkook is also the most-streamed Kpop male singer on Spotify and is also the most searched Kpop icon on YouTube.
BTS is possibly the most popular music group in the world at the moment. The trending group was the fastest since the legendary Beatles to have topped the US number-one albums in back to back years, and even got themselves a spot on the Time’s 100 most influential people.
The ‘Princes of Pop’ has a long way to go, and Jungkook being the youngest of the lot, will go on to become one of the most popular singers of all time. Jungkook’s solo career so far includes popular singles like Euphoria and My Time.
17. Olivia Rodrigo
Officially the younger artist on our list of trending celebrities, Olivia Rodrigo is easily one of the most popular celebs of 2021. The eighteen-year-old singer released her debut song Driver’s License back in January this year and has stayed in the limelight since then. She has already been compared with the likes of Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift, thanks to her unique talent.
Driver’s License became the most streamed song in the history of Spotify worldwide, having more than 130 million global streams. This popular track has also reached the top spot in over ten nations’ music charts.
We do not have much information about this talented singer yet, but what we do know is that she began her career as an actress, starring on Bizaardvark as Paige Olvera, and as Nini Salazar-Roberts in the popular High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
18. The Weeknd
The star has stamped his authority on the music world as one of the finest artists of the generation, giving hits like Blinding Lights and Can’t Feel My Face as number one ranked songs.
The Weeknd has also teamed up with popular singers like Ed Sheeran and Drake and released amazing songs. This popular artist has bagged the Grammy Awards three times, American Music Awards five times, Billboard Music Awards nine times, and an Academy Award nomination for creating the soundtrack for Fifty Shades of Grey.
While the artist is known for his music, his love life keeps him in the news quite often. The star has dated some of the leading stars like Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid. The singer shocked the world recently when it came out that he was dating none other than Angelina Jolie! This year, the singer led the Super Bowl Halftime Show, where he spent over seven million USD of his own money!
19. Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is a name that needs no introduction. Starring in popular movies like Snatch, Fight Club, and Ocean’s Eleven, the actor has had a long and illustrious acting career that has not only won him fans but also numerous awards. This A-lister recently earned several nominations for his role in 2019 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor – the very first time he has done so.
Brad Pitt has been regarded as one of the sexiest men on the planet and has dated and married other popular figures. While the star’s relationship with Jennifer Aniston became a talk of the town, their reunion last year was talked about even more! The star’s marriage with his co-star Angeline Jolie grabbed headlines for a long time, and the couple recently divorced, which caused even more headlines!
20. Tom Holland
Tom Holland is considered one of the most versatile young actors of this generation, thanks to his portrayal of the iconic Spider-Man in movies like Far From Home, Civil War, Endgame, and Infinity War. The star has one of the largest number of followers on the popular social media platform Instagram.
Recently, the Spider-Man star was seen kissing his co-star Zendaya in his car, which generated a lot of headlines. However, the actor usually keeps a very low profile. The British actor began his career with Billy Elliot in the Musical from 2008 to 2010 in the West End and was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star award – being the youngest artist to have won it.
21. Michael B. Jordan
Known for his portrayal of Killmonger in the record-shattering Marvel flick Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan is more versatile than people think.
The actor has been a part of the TV series The Wire and Friday Night Lights and was also part of movies like Fantastic Four and That Awkward Moment. Michael B. Jordan will be seen playing the leading role of Rocky in Creed and was recently seen in Without Remorse and Just Mercy.
He won the MTV Movie & TV Awards “Best Villain” award in 2018 and has been named one of the 15th Greatest Actors of the 21st century by the New York Times. He made quite a few headlines last year when he was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive. His dating life has also been in news and is reportedly dating Steve Harvey’s daughter Lori Harvey this year.
22. Chris Brown
Chris Brown made his arrival on the big stage known with his popular hit Run It¸ and the singer hasn’t looked back since then. While the singer has had a lot of ups and downs in both his professional and personal life, he hasn’t really given up – he continues to deliver hits after hits.
He is easily one of the best-selling artists worldwide, having accumulated over 140 million record sales across the globe. He is seventh on the list of artists with most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 with 93 and has won BET Awards 15 times, a Grammy award, and 4 Billboard Music Awards.
However, despite all the success in his professional life, his personal life has always been a drawback – in 2009, he assaulted his former girlfriend Rihanna and pleaded guilty for which he was sentenced to five years of probation and community service for six months.
23. Johnny Depp
One of the most iconic actors of all time, Johnny Depp has captivated the world with his great performances as the legendary Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka, Edward Scissorhands, and as Grindelwald most recently. Depp is known for playing the eccentric roles that make the audience fall in love with his acting.
Even though Johnny Depp has suffered a setback recently and hasn’t had a great filmography in recent times compared to the 1980s and 1990s, he still manages to stay in the limelight. He became the highest-paid actor in 2012 and made it to the Guinness World Records. He has also been in the news for his controversial relationship with former partner Amber Heard.
He is also a musician and is a member of the rock group, Hollywood Vampires. The actor has also had a troubled past and has been caught in possession of drugs a few times. However, that hasn’t stopped him from entertaining us and being one of the greatest actors of the generation.
24. Adele
Even when Adele is on her usual breaks from music, she manages to stay in the limelight. Easily one of the greatest singers of this generation, the superstar has treated the audiences with songs like Hello and Rolling in the Deep, making her one of the most loved singers right now.
Adele’s album 21 received unprecedented success and earned her a spot in the Guinness World Records for having the longest streak of top spot albums by a woman singer in the US and UK history.
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the talented singer has won the Grammys 15 times, and has also won an Academy Award for designing the soundtrack for the popular James Bond flick, Skyfall. She is one of the leading best-selling singers worldwide, and while it was expected that Adele would make a comeback to the music scene last year, it was her weight-loss picture that instead won headlines.
25. Kanye West
Kanye West has this crazy knack of making headlines for all strange reasons. Whether it was him running for the top job in the US last year, ranting on social media, or his controversial relationship with Kim Kardashian, the rapper seems to find the top of the news headlines quite easily.
Kanye West has been on the big stage for a while now and was awarded the MTV VMA Vanguard Award back in 2015 for his contribution to music.
While the rapper has numerous public feuds, he makes headlines for losing his cool quite often. Rapper-turned-entrepreneur has several businesses, and is known for his popular brand ‘Yeezy’.
The rapper also became the highest-earning hip-hop artist in 2019, and the second richest artist last year.
26. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is one of the iconic actresses of this generation who became immensely popular through her portrayal of Rachel Green on the popular sitcom, Friends. She went on to grab several awards for her role, including Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has also starred in popular Hollywood flicks like Horrible Bosses and Bruce Almighty.
Thanks to her early success, Jennifer has been one of the highest-earning actresses of our generation and also has a presence in the Hollywood Star of Fame. While success has followed her in her professional life, she hasn’t been as successful in her love life. She was famously engaged to A-lister Brad Pitt and was later involved with Justin Theroux and Vince Vaughn.
27. Katy Perry
Known for her crazy outfits, the charismatic Katy Perry has given us tons of pop hits that we can listen to all the time. Thanks to her success as a singer, she was the highest-paid female artist of 2018.
Other than a successful musical career, Katy has also found success as a judge on the popular American Idol, and was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year two times, and has several music videos that fall on the list of most-watched music clips ever.
Katy Perry has been romantically involved with celebs such as Orlando Bloom and Russell Brand.
She is a strong supporter of the LGBT community and is also known for her support for feminism. Last year, she released what was her sixth album, named Smile. She also gave birth to her first child with actor Orlando Bloom and performed at the new POTUS Joe Biden’s inauguration.
28. Khloe Kardashian
Part of the Kardashian clan, Khloe became popular as the eccentric and fun sister on the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Ever since the star has been in the news, most notably for her failed relationships with Tristan Thompson (who was forgiven but cheated once more!) and Lamar Odom. She also gave birth to a girl, True.
Last year, she was one of the many celebs who got COVID-19. This year, she has made news for trying to get an unedited bikini picture of herself removed from the web.
Despite all the negative publicity she draws, Khloe Kardashian has managed to make a mark in her career and has her own show, Revenge Body. She also owns a clothing brand, Good American, and has authored a few books as well.
29. Kourtney Kardashian
Yet another member of the Kardashian family, Kourtney Kardashian is one of the sisters of Kim Kardashian. The eldest of the Kardashian sisters, she usually keeps a very low profile. However, 2020 was a bizarre year and we saw Kourtney announcing that she was leaving the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians in order to spend some quality time with her family.
She was also trending on Twitter after a video of her physically fighting with her sister Kim Kardashian was shared on the reality TV show.
Despite last year being such a controversial year for her, Kourtney continued to earn significant profits from her brand, Poosh. This year, she was in the news for dating Travis Barker, the Blink-182 star.
30. Miley Cyrus
The Disney Princess has been in the limelight ever since she started her career as a child artist, and just like her father, she is on her way to becoming a superstar. However, contrary to her innocent childhood image, Miley Cyrus has drawn negative publicity owing to her craze for twerking, consuming drugs, and exhibitionism.
Despite her crazy antics, Miley Cyrus has had a number of hit singles in her career so far, which includes Plastic Hearts and Wrecking Ball.
While music is the sole reason why is still loved by fans around the globe, her dating history has also drawn the limelight. She was off the negative publicity for a while after she married her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, but was back to her crazy self after her divorce.
31. Will Smith
Will Smith has the talent to make you laugh, cry, and he can even rap! We were wondering is there anything this man cannot do? Thanks to his amazing talent and his entertainment value, Will Smith continues to shine as one of the most popular actors of all time.
He was named the most powerful actor by Newsweek back in 2007, and we can see why. Will Smith started his career in the 1990s with the sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and hasn’t looked back since then. With box office successes such as The Pursuit of Happiness, Bad Boys, and Ali, the star has delivered hit after hit. His most recent movie, Bad Boys for Life was termed the most popular flick of 2020!
Apart from his acting, Will Smith is also known for his rapping skills and has released successful songs such as Getting’ Jiggy Wit It and Men in Black. He was also in the news last year when it was revealed that Jada Pinkett Smith, his wife, was having an affair with August Alsina.
32. Kevin Hart
Popular stand-up comic and actor, Kevin Hart is one of the rare guys who doesn’t have many haters. From successful stand-up tours to movie projects, Kevin Hart has had a long and successful career so far. In 2018, his movie Jumanji alongside Dwayne Johnson made over 1 billion USD at the box office, while his tour Irresponsible went on to become the best-selling comedy show with over a million tickets sold. Kevin Hart also owns a production company by the name HartBeat Productions and has signed a new deal with Nickelodeon.
Apart from his on-screen entertainment, Kevin Hart is also known for his social media theatrics. Recently, he was in the news for admitting that he cheated on Eniko Parrish, his pregnant wife.
Also, some of his old, homophobic tweets were revealed that led to a lot of controversies. Kevin Hart was also involved in a car accident but thankfully managed to survive. Kevin Hart continues to entertain audiences with his funny stand-up comedy and is considered one of the highest-paid entertainers of the current generation.
33. Leonardo Dicaprio
One of the best actors of all time, Leonardo DiCaprio rose to fame with the popular Titanic and hasn’t looked back since then. While he does seem to be picky about the projects that he works on and often does a movie every few years, he continues to generate headlines nevertheless.
With blockbuster movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Titanic, and Shutter Island under his belt, Leo has proved his versatility time and time again.
While Leo has been nominated several times at the Academy Awards, he only got to win the prestigious award back in 2016 for his movie The Revenant. Recently, he was seen in the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Leonardo DiCaprio maintains a low profile with regard to his personal life. He is often the face of multiple “Leo memes” that are shared on social media. The legendary actor supports environmental causes and regularly donates to charitable causes.
34. Dwayne Johnson
His WWE (then WWF) fans recognize him as “The Rock” from the 90s, but today he is one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. He is one of the top-earning actors in the industry and has films that have grossed over ten billion USD worldwide.
Dwayne Johnson doesn’t seem to believe in taking breaks, as his movies hit the theatres all the time. His most recent movies were Jumanji: The Next Level as well as the Fast and the Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw.
Apart from acting, Dwayne Johnson was one of the most successful wrestlers in the WWE before he quit wrestling. He is also a former football player and co-owns XFL. Last year, the actor got COVID-19 but soon recovered from the deadly virus.
35. Justin Timberlake
Irrespective of where you were a fan of the 90s boyband or a pop music enthusiast, you would have heard Justin Timberlake’s songs one way or another. He was part of the NSYNC before he quit the band and went on his solo journey, becoming one of the most successful artists of all time. With multiple Hot 100 songs and best-selling music albums as part of his music career, Justin Timberlake was named one of the most popular people on the planet in 2013 and 2007.
Justin Timberlake has also played lead roles in movies like The Social Network and Friends with Benefits. His private life also draws a lot of attention as he keeps making headlines all the time.
Justin Timberlake is now married to Jessica Biel, he had previously dated popular celebs such as Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz.
Recently, he courted controversy after the documentary Framing Britney Spears portrayed the singer as a heartless human being who lacked compassion for Britney. He faced severe backlash and made him apologize to Britney Spears.
36. Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik became popular as part of the One Direction band, but soon decided to part ways and start his solo career. He surely made the right choice, as the singer has gone on to register hits after hits after he quit the band in 2015, and has popular albums like Nobody is Listening and Mine of Mine under his belt. He has also paired up with popular celebs such as Sia and Taylor Swift.
While the talented singer keeps a low profile, he was always in the news because of his dating history. Zayn had a breakup with Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards that was in the news a lot. He then went on to date Gigi Hadid, and has a cute daughter with her!
37. Ben Affleck
One of the leading A-listers of this generation, Ben Affleck is one of the most talented actors ever. The actor has won two Academy Awards along with three Golden Globe Awards and is known for popular flicks such as Pearl Harbor, Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, and Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Since his rise in 1984, Ben Affleck hasn’t looked back.
Ben Affleck continues to generate headlines because of his alcohol addiction and failed relationships with the likes of Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez. The actor was recently trending because of his reunion with earlier girlfriend Jennifer Lopez. The newspapers were busy creating their headlines as J.Lo and Ben were back together after a hiatus of fifteen years!
38. Scarlett Johannsson
One of the many actors to have made it on this list of trending celebrities, Scarlett Johannsson is known for her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow in Marvel movies. In fact, she has recently been in the news as she is set to get a solo movie Black Widow, and is the second female Marvel character to have done so (after Captain Marvel).
Scarlett Johannsson is also known for flicks such as Lucy, Jojo Rabbit, Lost in Translation, and Marriage Story to name a few. She was the highest-earning actress in 2018 and 2019 and is also ranked ninth on the list of highest-grossing box office actors of all time.
Scarlett was married to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011 but later divorced him. She is married to Colin Jost, who is a comedian. Apart from being a versatile actress, she is also known as a sex symbol in the industry.
39. Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan is known for playing the popular Marvel character Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier in the Captain America saga, and has also reprised his role in movies like Black Panther, Ant-Man, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and most recently, was seen in TV series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
The TV series has brought him a lot of fame and the series is considered one of the biggest hits of the year. Sebastian Stan has also worked in Once Upon a Time, Gossip Girl, and Political Animals.
40. Elizabeth Olsen
After a culmination of the epic saga with Avengers: Endgame, Marvel is back with TV shows on Disney+ that are made like big-budget movies, and have some of the biggest Hollywood stars in them. It isn’t a surprise then that the actors reprising their roles in the TV shows are all over the news.
WandaVision hit the TV screens first, which stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda and Paul Bettany as Vision. Elizabeth Olsen has turned out to be even more famous than her twins (the Olsen twins) and has become one of the most searched celebs on the planet.
Elizabeth Olsen also stars in Marvel movies as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and has worked in other feature films like Ingrid Goes West and Godzilla. The actress has also produced and acted in a TV series titled Sorry for Your Loss, for which she won the Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination.
41. Tom Hiddleston
Another popular actor who was part of the Marvel movies, Tom Hiddleston also finds himself on this list of trending artists of 2021. He has been in the news because of his solo Marvel TV show titled Loki, a character that he plays in Marvel movies.
Outside of starring in Thor and Avengers Trilogies, Tom Hiddleston has also starred in flicks such as Kong: Skull Island, War Horse, and Midnight in Paris. However, his biggest hit to date has been the recently concluded TV series, Loki.
Tom Hiddleston has also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, for his role in the popular TV series The Night Manager.
42. Selena Gomez
Another former Disney star who has achieved success as a singer is Selena Gomez. The talented singer has three best-selling albums that have made it to the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Quite similar to other artists on the list, Selena’s dating life generates more headlines than her work. After she was involved in an on-off relationship with singer Justin Bieber, the couple broke up back in 2018. The singer’s mental health has also generated headlines in recent times and is said to have been going to rehab after she broke down emotionally.
Selena Gomez underwent a kidney operation in 2017, and her friend Francia Raisa saved her life.
After she made a full recovery, Selena went on to produce the popular TV series 13 Reasons Why, and also did voiceover work for the character Marvis in the Hotel Transylvania 3. She is also a brand ambassador for sports brand Puma, and she also released her beauty brand Rare Beauty last year.
43. Kendall Jenner
There has to be at least one Kardashian-Jenner celeb trending at any given point in time! The clan is the epitome of pop culture, so it isn’t a surprise they are always one step ahead in their social media and press game. Kendall Jenner is a bit different, though, as she usually doesn’t seem like the headline-grabbing type unless she catwalks as a model.
This year, though, this young fashion model was in the headlines when she launched the campaign for ‘818’, her tequila company. People accused her of appropriating Mexican culture.
Later, her SKIMS photoshoot went viral after she was slammed for photoshopping her picture!
Despite all the negative publicity she got in 2021, Kendall continues to remain one of the leading models in the fashion world and also wins admirers on Keeping up with The Kardashians. Kendall Jenner does keep her love life a bit private, but often talks about how she has panic attacks and anxiety.
44. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is known as one of the most popular artists of her generation and was named the highest-paid celeb back in 2019. She has had a staggering career so far, having won over 300 awards, and 11 Grammy Awards in her name. It is safe to say that she is one of the greatest of all time.
However, the Reputation star doesn’t take all her fame and wealth for granted; she helps the needy and believes in giving back to people. She has donated large amounts to social causes that move her, including one donation of $17,000 for renovating the library in her hometown and giving $15,000 to a fan whose mother was terminally ill.
Despite all the kindness she displays, the star is quite a diva when it comes to showbiz. Taylor Swift has had public fights with the likes of Nicki Minaj and Kanye West. She has also drawn considerable media attention to her dating life, having dated prominent celebs and written dozens of songs about them!
45. Cardi B
Although Cardi B has recently made it to the list of popular celebs, she has made her mark as one of the most talented singers out there. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy was hugely successful, propelling her to the list of best-selling artists of this generation. The star often draws press attention due to her love life, including stories around her former husband Offset, her social media rants, and the celebrity feuds she has had over the years.
Despite all the negativity and public feuds, Cardi B has found great fame in recent times. She went on to become the second woman to have entered the Billboard Hot 100 and have three simultaneous songs listed on the charts, which included MotorSport, No Limits, and Bodak Yellow.
Cardi B has also started her fashion brand named Fashion Nova where she shares her fashion vision. Last year was quite eventful for her as she was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
46. Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato began their career alongside other present stars like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez on the Disney Channel, and the star has been in the limelight since her teenage. While their relationships with celebs such as Wilmer Valderrama and Joe Jonas has made headlines, they have been quite open about their status as a non-binary person, as well as their mental health. They have shared their pain in the documentaries, and how they went on to recover from turbulent paths.
While Demi Lovato is also known for the drug addiction battle they faced, along with the path of recovery and how they stayed sober, the singer and actor has had a great career so far. After hugely successful Camp Rock sequels, Demi Lovato went on to release six more albums – all of which won several awards and earned them nominations at the Grammys as well.
47. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga sure knows how to stay in the limelight. If not for her songs, her eccentric attires draw the media towards her. From coming out of eggshells to wearing a meat dress, the pop star has done it all. The star also isn’t shy of giving us moments of entertainment by covering herself with blood or throwing shade at Madonna!
However, what her fans and admirers really love her for is her amazing voice and great musical talent. With 12 Grammy Awards, the superstar is hard to ignore. She also made her acting debut with the 2018 movie A Star is Born that also starred Bradley Cooper.
This Joanne star doesn’t just enchant the audiences with her songs. She also owns a perfume line, her merch, and a cosmetics company named Haus Laboratories. Last year was quite eventful as she released Chromatica. She also performed at the inauguration of Joe Biden. She was also in the news after news broke out that her dogs were stolen (and later returned)!
48. Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has been part of the big stage for over a decade now, and she continues to grab headlines. She makes headlines thanks to her antics and public feuds with other celebs. She was also in the news for dating rappers, and obviously, for her amazing creations.
The Queen of Pop has so far over 100 tracks that have made it to the Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and while she has earned multiple nominations to the Grammys, she is yet to win her first. She has, though, won BET Awards 11 times in her career.
She isn’t just a singer and made the world know her acting skills when she starred in The Other Woman, Ice Age: Continental Drift, and Barbershop: The Next Cut. Nicki Minaj is also a successful entrepreneur, having many businesses, a game app, and a makeup line named MAC Cosmetics.
These two years have been quite eventful for her with regards to her personal life. While her father died due to a car accident this year, she gave birth to her first baby last year.
49. Drake
From posting inspiring quotes to alleged hookups to rap feuds, Drake always finds a way to stay on top of the list of trending celebrities. However, no matter what he does, the rapper is loved and adored by his fans all across the world. He is just in his thirties and has already surpassed rap legends like Eminem, Tupac, and Jay-Z.
The Views star has won a total of four Grammys, six Juno awards, and 13 BET Awards in his career so far. His successful albums such as Views stay on the musical charts for weeks, while his tours are sold out in minutes. This year, Drake has become the first singer to have a combined stream of over 50 billion on Spotify. He was also named Billboard’s Artist of the Decade.
However, Drake doesn’t just earn from his music. He also has a long list of businesses that earn him large sums of money. He owns a company named OVO that has clothing, sound radio, live entertainment, and a record label! And not to forget his endorsement deals, which he has signed with popular brands like Nike and Apple Music.
50. Britney Spears
Britney Spears the pop legend has been in the news ever since she arrived on the musical stage in the 1990s. From epic pop songs like Hit Me Baby One More Time to grabbing headlines for her public breakdowns, the pop star is one of the most talked-about celebrities in the world.
Rightly named “the Princess of Pop”, Britney Spears has had worldwide success, with over 100 million record sales and more than 100 awards under her belt.
Pop idol has been at the top of search results too, topping the “most searched celebrity” chart seven out of the last twelve years. And she isn’t always searched for her music, her personal life draws equal attention if not more.
She has dated several celebs such as Kevin Federline and Justin Timberlake, but it was her public breakdown that made headlines in the early 2000s. After a divorce that took a mental toll on her, the singer shaved off her hair and even had feuds with the paparazzi multiple times.
Recently, Britney Spears was the point of discussion yet again as a documentary revealed she was in her father’s conservatorship, which led to #FreeBritney trending on social media platforms.
51. Kim Kardashian West
Is there ever a pop culture article and Kim Kardashian doesn’t make it to that list? We highly doubt that. The celeb is always in the headlines, one way or another. In fact, we wonder if she would feel normal without seeing at least one story related to her trending on the web!
Ever since she released her own reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her popularity has just grown exponentially. However, she came into the limelight after a sex scandal involving her made the headlines. She was married to Kanye West up until 2020 when she divorced him. However, Kim does know how to cash in on the controversies surrounding her and has definitely made the most of obstacles that cross her path.
Kim Kardashian has a long collection of workout DVDs, books, clotheslines, emojis, perfume, and KKW Beauty Line. She is also quite a kind person and has donated to various social causes.
52. Beyoncé
Ever since she was a member of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé looked destined for success and fame, and her career so far has proved exactly that. What Beyoncé creates isn’t just music but art – art that not just delivers entertainment but is groundbreaking in more ways than one.
She is the first singer to have won 6 Grammys on a single night, while she is also the first black female to headline Coachella, and also the first woman singer to have 12 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, which was from her album Lemonade.
Beyoncé has always maintained a low profile, but that hasn’t stopped the press from creating headlines around her private life. Her dating rapper Jay-Z created enough buzz on the news. She has three children, and the singer is known for following a very strict diet.
53. Kylie Jenner
Another prominent member of the Kardashian clan, Kylie Jenner grabs headlines for transforming into different looks, starting her own cosmetics company, and even becoming a mother at such a young age! There isn’t a single reason why Kylie Jenner shouldn’t be one of the most relevant celebs out there – she just manages to make it to the news somehow. Kylie has inspired many with her fashion sense on the show Keeping up with the Kardashians.
She started her own company and was named the youngest “self-made” billionaire – a tag that is disputed by many who allege that she wouldn’t have made it herself had she not been a part of the Kardashian family. Last year, Forbes went on to release a list of tax documents that proved she forged the documents to come off as a billionaire, even when she wasn’t.
54. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran just knows how to top charts and make some outrageously catchy beats. Yet, people often underestimate this talent powerhouse because of his humble nature. The British singer has won the Grammys four times, and has even performed for none other than the Queen of England! He keeps pushing the boundaries with more and more scintillating stuff, including albums like No. 6 Collaboration Projects.
His singles are often played at weddings, while he himself rarely appears in the public. In fact, this very nature has made him the beloved of many across the world. Ed Sheeran, as you may have guessed by now, largely keeps to himself but it was revealed that he is married to his childhood friend Cherry Seaborn. The two tied the knots in 2019 and had a baby last year.
55. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is one of those singers who just mesmerize you with their voice. The starlet began her singing career at the age of fifteen when she performed at the iconic Broadway musicals. She made her way from there and worked in the television industry before she could release her first major album, named Yours Truly. The album received unprecedented success and shot up to the top spot on all the charts, also winning the Best New Artist Award at the AMA for the singer.
The singer has now made a habit of making it to the top spot, with her creations like Next and Thank U again reclaiming the number one rank on Billboard Hot 100. She also headlined the iconic Coachella and went on to grab her first Grammy Award for Sweetener¸ winning her the Best Pop Vocal Album award. She is the most streamed woman singer on both Apple Music and Spotify and has the most followers on the popular social media platform Instagram.
Despite all the success she has achieved in such a short span of time, Ariana Grande has had a few turmoils in her private life. She has suffered from anxiety attacks after she had to face the death of so many people at her Manchester concert back in 2017. The attacks also claimed the life of one of her ex-boyfriends, Mac Miller. Recently, the starlet married her boyfriend Dalton Gomez and made headlines.
56. Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa has already become a superstar at the age of 25, with millions of followers all across the globe. The starlet is known for creating pop songs that end up on the top of the musical charts, some of which include Electricity, One Kiss, and New Rules.
Even in such a short span, she has managed to win numerous awards. Her first released album went on to become one of the most-streamed music albums on Spotify, while she has also won the prestigious Grammys, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Brit Awards. Last year was quite successful for her as her track Don’t Start Now was named the 2020’s most successful song by a woman singer in the United States.
Dua keeps a low profile and her personal life seldom creates headlines. However, she did make headlines when the paparazzi found out that she was dating the younger sibling of the Hadid sisters, Anwar Hadid.
57. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has had one of the most epic careers since he became popular from his YouTube videos as a teenager. Discovered by Usher and Scooter Braun, the young star has faced quite a lot of turmoil in his career, but has tasted immense success with him becoming the youngest singer to have five No. 1 albums on the US music charts.
Despite having 150 million record sales and being one of the highest-paid singers in the world, Justin Bieber at one point was dubbed “the most hated human on the planet”. His controversial relationship with singer Selena Gomez, his eccentric behavior, drug use, and mental health issues all led to a significant downfall. However, the singer focused on his well-being and has re-established himself as one of the most popular artists of his generation.
58. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has cemented her legacy as one of the greatest artists of all time. She has literally done everything: releasing chart-topping songs, starring as an actor in a movie, starting her clothing line, creating a perfume and accessories brand, and appearing as a judge on World of Dance and American Idol.
The amount of dedication and effort that she puts into her work shows, as she has achieved everything there was to achieve. Recently, J.Lo starred and produced the movie Hustlers, and performed at the 2020 Super Bowl, apart from performing at the inauguration of Joe Biden as USA’s next President.
Jennifer Lopez also grabs headlines because of her personal life. Recently, she announced that she was breaking up with her fiancé Alex Rodriguez, which created quite a new story. She broke the internet when she reunited with her former boyfriend, actor Ben Affleck. She is also an inspiration to many around the world with her fit physique.
59. Rihanna
Rihanna began her singing career at the age of sixteen, when she released her superhit track Pon De Replay, gaining overnight success. The singer from the Caribbean became everyone’s favorite, and so did her fellow singer, Chris Brown. Rihanna made the headlines when it came out that her co-artist had physically assaulted her. Despite all the obstacles she faced in her career, Rihanna came out on top with sheer will and hard work.
The singer is considered the second best-selling woman artist of all time and has won a total of 9 Grammys and created music that transcends languages. She has also starred in the spinoff of the Ocean’s Eleven saga, Ocean’s 8.
60. Alicia Vikander
Gorgeous and extremely talented at the same time. Not many know that the Swedish actress was also a ballet dancer once. Alicia was nominated for Golden Globe for her role in Ex Machina and actually won an Academy Award after acting in The Danish Girl.