Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent entry into YouTube has made headlines for its remarkable success. In just 90 minutes, he gained over 1.6 million subscribers, setting a world record. Within 24 hours, his subscriber count surpassed 10 million and has now exceeded 12 million. This rapid growth is a testament to Ronaldo’s global influence and the power of social media.
Other social media records are equally fascinating. Kylie Jenner’s Instagram post introducing her daughter, Stormi Webster, in 2018 initially held the record for the most-liked post until it was surpassed by a simple image of an egg. This egg post, created to break Kylie’s record, still holds a massive lead with over 61 million likes.
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Lionel Messi’s Instagram post celebrating Argentina’s FIFA World Cup victory in December 2022 has since dethroned the egg’s record, highlighting Messi’s immense popularity.
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Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” music video holds several Guinness World Records, including the most-streamed track worldwide and the first YouTube video to reach 5 billion views. The video has become a global phenomenon, showcasing the reach of digital music.
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Jennifer Aniston made a splash on Instagram by setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest account to reach 1 million followers. She achieved this feat in just 5 hours and 16 minutes with a selfie featuring her “Friends” co-stars.
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On X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk holds the title for the most-followed account, followed by Barack Obama and Cristiano Ronaldo. These records highlight the impact of social media on celebrity influence.
Finally, Ellen DeGeneres’ 2014 Oscars selfie, featuring a star-studded lineup, famously crashed Twitter due to its popularity, demonstrating the massive engagement that such moments can generate.
