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Inside the rise of the top 25 most followed TikTok accounts of 2023, from Hollywood stars to lip-sync sensations

Charissa Cheong,Andrew LloydMar 18, 2023, 18:57 IST

TikTok has been downloaded by over 1.5 billion people.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty, Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty, Emma McIntyre/Getty, Tyler Le/Insider

TikTok's algorithm has launched many previously unknown people into huge virality.
The top 25 creators are a mix of celebrities and influencers with tens of millions of followers.

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The face of TikTok had drastically changed in just a few years.

TikTok exploded in popularity after merging with the app Musical.ly in 2018.NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty Images

25. Colombian singer Karol G has 43 million followers.

Karol G attends the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards.Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images

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24. Indian creator Riyaz Ali has 45 million followers despite not posting in years.

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23. Former "Dance Moms" star Jojo Siwa has 45 million followers.

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22. Former Vine star Brent Rivera has 46 million followers.

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21. Billie Eilish has built a TikTok following of 47 million despite only posting 16 times.

Billie Eilish attends the LACMA Art+Film gala on November 6, 2021.Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images

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20. Former hairdresser Kris HC has 48 million followers.

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21. Kazakhstan's biggest influencer is known as HOMA, and has 48 million followers.

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20. Selena Gomez has an impressive following of 50 million.

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19. Younes Zarou's bright and colorful aesthetic has gained him 51 million followers.

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18. Dancer and choreographer Michael Le has 52 million followers.

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17. Kylie Jenner's Tiktok following stands at 52 million.

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16. Korean TikToker Won Jeong has built a following of 53 million with his comedic reaction videos.

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15. TikTok star Loren Gray has 54 million followers and a fully-fledged musical career.

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14. Spencer X beatboxed his way 55 million followers.

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13. In addition to a thriving music career, Jason Derulo has 57 million TikTok followers.

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12. Dixie D'Amelio has 57 million TikTok followers, and has pivoted to a music and TV career.

Dixie D'Amelio.Flannery Underwood.

11. Korean band BTS has a following of 57 million on TikTok.

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10. Wrestler turned actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can add "TikToker" to his resume with over 68 million followers.

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9. Turkish chef Cznburak has 69 million followers on his account where he shares outlandish culinary concoctions.

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8. Actor Will Smith has 72 million TikTok followers.

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7. Mexican singer and YouTuber Kimberly Loaiza has 72 million TikTok followers.

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6. Former Viner Zach King has become hugely successful on TikTok, with 73 million followers.

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5. YouTube's biggest star MrBeast is also huge on TikTok, with 77 million followers.

MrBeast has 136 million subscribers on YouTube.Lex Fridman via YouTube

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4. Addison Rae made a name for herself on TikTok and remains hugely popular with 88 million followers.

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3. Bella Poarch built a following of 92 million after her first viral TikTok bobbing her head became astronomically popular.

Bella Poarch at San Diego Comic Con on July 24, 2022.Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

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2. Charli D'Amelio remains the second most popular TikToker in the world with 150 million followers.

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1. Khaby Lame's deadpan comedy has led him to be the biggest TikToker in the world, with 155 million followers.

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