From Chris Hemsworth to Iggy Azalea: Australia’s most-followed Instagram accounts are revealed

Australia’s 20 most-followed Instagram stars have been revealed – with actors and musicians dominating the top spots.

Proving that talent reigns supreme, the list compiled by The Daily Telegraph features just two influencers in the mix, neither of whom managed to crack the top five.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, actor Chris Hemsworth sits at the top of the list with a whopping 50.7 million followers on the platform.

Seriously popular: Australia’s 20 most-followed Instagram stars have been revealed – with actors and musicians dominating the top spots. Pictured: Elsa Pataky posing with husband Chris Hemsworth, who topped the list 

One of Australia’s few bona fide Hollywood stars, the Byron Bay-based heart-throb, 38, began his career on Home and Away in the early 2000s. 

He went on to find international fame playing Thor in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. 

Coming in second place is actor Hugh Jackman, 52, who boasts 30.1 million followers on Instagram.

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Number one: Perhaps unsurprisingly, actor Chris Hemsworth, 38, sits at the top of the list with a whopping 50.7 million followers on the platform

He scored his breakthrough role playing Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, and has received multiple accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Tony Award.

Third on the list is 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford, with 22.2 million followers.

The 25-year-old rarely uses Instagram, only occasionally sharing posts promoting charities – and the occasional selfie.

The (second) greatest showman! Coming in second place is actor Hugh Jackman, 52, who boasts 30.1 million followers on Instagram

The (second) greatest showman! Coming in second place is actor Hugh Jackman, 52, who boasts 30.1 million followers on Instagram

Star power: Third on the list is 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford, with 22.2 million followers

Star power: Third on the list is 13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford, with 22.2 million followers

Not far behind in fourth place is actress Ruby Rose, who has 17.2 million followers.

The star, whose full name Ruby Rose Langenheim, found fame as a model and MTV Australia presenter before turning to acting.

Her big break came in 2013 when she joined the cast of Orange Is the New Black. She has since appeared in several action movies, including John Wick: Chapter 2.

Fourth place: Not far behind is actress Ruby Rose, who has 17.2 million followers

Fourth place: Not far behind is actress Ruby Rose, who has 17.2 million followers

She's still fancy! Iggy Azalea is the fifth most-followed Aussie, boasting 15.1 million followers

She’s still fancy! Iggy Azalea is the fifth most-followed Aussie, boasting 15.1 million followers

Rapper Iggy Azalea is the fifth most-followed Aussie, boasting 15.1 million followers.

The Mullumbimby-raised star, 31, who is best known for her breakout single Fancy ft. Charlie XCX, also has a strong presence on Twitter. 

Sixth on the list is fitness guru Kayla Itsines, 30, who has 13.3 million followers. 

Fitness craze: Sixth on the list is fitness guru Kayla Itsines, 30, who has 13.3 million followers

Fitness craze: Sixth on the list is fitness guru Kayla Itsines, 30, who has 13.3 million followers

Not too shabby: Liam Hemsworth, the younger brother of Chris, placed seventh with 13.2 million followers

Not too shabby: Liam Hemsworth, the younger brother of Chris, placed seventh with 13.2 million followers

One of just two influencers to make the top 20, Kayla is known for her popular fitness app Sweat and Bikini Body Guide e-books. 

Liam Hemsworth, the younger brother of Chris, placed seventh with 13.2 million followers.

The Hunger Games star, 31, rose to fame on Neighbours before landing his breakout role in The Hunger Games in 2012. 

Are you not influenced? The second influencer to make the list is Tammy Hembrow, 27, who sits at eighth place with 13.1 million followers

Are you not influenced? The second influencer to make the list is Tammy Hembrow, 27, who sits at eighth place with 13.1 million followers 

Face of Australia: Supermodel Miranda Kerr earned the ninth spot with 12.7 million followers

Face of Australia: Supermodel Miranda Kerr earned the ninth spot with 12.7 million followers

Crooner: Perth-born singer Troye Sivan, 26, came in at tenth place with 11.9 million followers

Crooner: Perth-born singer Troye Sivan, 26, came in at tenth place with 11.9 million followers

His rocky relationship with pop star Miley Cyrus has also kept him in the headlines. 

The second influencer to make the list is Tammy Hembrow, 27, who sits at eighth place with 13.1 million followers.

Tammy is known for posting raunchy photos of herself in skimpy outfits, as well as sharing exercise and diet advice.

Superstar: Kicking off the second half of the list is Rebel Wilson, who scored the eleventh spot with 10.1 million followers

Superstar: Kicking off the second half of the list is Rebel Wilson, who scored the eleventh spot with 10.1 million followers

Oscar winner: Despite being one of Australia's most successful actresses, Nicole Kidman only placed thirteenth with a comparatively low follower count of 7.8 million

Oscar winner: Despite being one of Australia’s most successful actresses, Nicole Kidman only placed thirteenth with a comparatively low follower count of 7.8 million

While she has been famous in Australia for some time, Tammy sparked international interest in 2018 when she was pictured leaving Kylie Jenner’s birthday party face-down on a gurney. 

Australia’s top 20 Instagram stars  

 1. Chris Hemsworth 50.7 million

2. Hugh Jackman 30.1 million

3. Katherine Langford 22.2 million

4. Ruby Rose 17.2 million 

5. Iggy Azalea 15.1 million 

6. Kayla Itsines 13.3 million 

7. Liam Hemsworth 13.2 million 

8. Tammy Hembrow 13.1 million 

9. Miranda Kerr 12.7 million 

10. Troye Sivan 11.9 million 

11. Rebel Wilson 10.1 million 

12. 5 Seconds of Summer 9.1 million

13. Nicole Kidman 7.8 million 

14. Phoebe Tonkin 7.8 million 

15. Luke Hemmings 7.2 million 

16. Maia Mitchell 7.2 million

17. Calum Hood 6.2 million 

18. David Warner 6.8 million 

19. Ashton Irwin 6.1 million

20. Ben Simmons 5.7 million  

Supermodel Miranda Kerr, 38, earned the ninth spot with 12.7 million followers, while Perth-born singer Troye Sivan, 26, came in tenth place with 11.9 million followers. 

Kicking off the second half of the list is Rebel Wilson, who scored the eleventh spot with 10.1 million followers. 

The actress, 41, is best known for her roles in comedy film Bridesmaids and the Pitch Perfect movie franchise.

Since 2020, Rebel has also used Instagram to document her weight loss journey, having reportedly shed around 30kg so far. 

Coming in twelfth is pop band Five Seconds of Summer’s official Instagram page, which boasts 9.1 million followers. 

Formed in 2011, the four-piece group began their careers as YouTube celebrities, before rising to international fame while touring with UK boy band One Direction in 2013.

Despite being one of Australia’s most successful actresses, Nicole Kidman only placed thirteenth with a comparatively low follower count of 7.8 million.  

The 54-year-old was the first Australian actress ever to win an Academy Award for Best Actress, scooping the gong in 2002 for her role in The Hours. 

Coming in fourteenth place is The Vampire Diaries star Phoebe Tonkin, 32, with 7.8 million followers. 

While 5 Seconds of Summer made an appearance on the list as a band, three of its members were also separately listed. 

Vocalist Luke Hemmings, 25, came in fifteenth place with 7.2 million followers, while bass guitarist Calum Hood, 25, landed in seventeenth place with 6.2 million followers. 

Sinking her teeth in: Coming in fourteenth place is The Vampire Diaries star Phoebe Tonkin, 32, with 7.8 million followers

Sinking her teeth in: Coming in fourteenth place is The Vampire Diaries star Phoebe Tonkin, 32, with 7.8 million followers

Yeah the boys! While 5 Seconds Of Summer made an appearance on the list as a band, three of its members were also separately listed. Vocalist Luke Hemmings, 25, came in 15th place with 7.2m followers

Yeah the boys! While 5 Seconds Of Summer made an appearance on the list as a band, three of its members were also separately listed. Vocalist Luke Hemmings, 25, came in 15th place with 7.2m followers

Striking a chord: 5SOS bass guitarist Calum Hood, 25, (pictured) landed in 17th place with 6.2m followers

Drumming up fans: Drummer Ashton Irwin, 27, (pictured) took out the 19th spot with 6.1m followers

Striking a chord: 5SOS bass guitarist Calum Hood, 25, (left) landed in 17th place with 6.2m followers, while drummer Ashton Irwin, 27, (right)  ook out the 19th spot with 6.1m followers 

The band’s drummer Ashton Irwin, 27, took out the 19th spot with 6.1m followers.  

Elsewhere, Good Trouble actress Maia Mitchell, 28, came 16th with 7.2m followers. 

Sportsman dominated the tail end of the list, with cricketer David Warner, 34, placing 18th with 6.8m followers, and basketball star Ben Simmons, 25, at 20th place with 5.7m followers. 

He's a good sport! Sportsman dominated the tail end of the list, with cricketer David Warner, 34, placing 18th with 6.8m followers. Pictured with wife Candice

He’s a good sport! Sportsman dominated the tail end of the list, with cricketer David Warner, 34, placing 18th with 6.8m followers. Pictured with wife Candice 

Last place: Basketball star Ben Simmons, 25, landed at 20th place with 5.7m followers

Last place: Basketball star Ben Simmons, 25, landed at 20th place with 5.7m followers

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