The 15 most famous gay influencers of 2018

May 24 2018

by Saverio

Actors, models, YouTubers, artists, gods of sport, and party monsters, these are the stars of the gay wall of fame. misterb&b was curious to know who you double-tapped the most on your Instagram, so we created this chart for the most famous gay influencers of 2018.

Some of them love us just like you do!

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From YouTube gurus to top gay Instagram influencers, we bring you 15. So if you're ready to go mirror-mirror, here's the wall of fame of the most popular, followed, and loved of them all! 

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The 15 most famous gay influencers of 2018: the full list

Here is the complete ranking from our infographic, based on Instagram follower counts in May 2018. The list covers openly gay public figures across music, film, sports, YouTube, modeling, and nightlife.

1. Troye Sivan - @troyesivan - 9.8M followers

The Australian singer, songwriter, and actor came out on YouTube in 2013 and became one of pop's brightest openly gay stars, with hits like "Youth" and "My My My!" turning his Instagram into a global stage for queer visibility.

2. Ricky Martin - @ricky_martin - 8.9M followers

The Puerto Rican superstar behind "Livin' la Vida Loca" came out in 2010 and has been a powerful advocate ever since, sharing his life with husband Jwan Yosef and their children with millions of fans.

3. Tyler Oakley - @tyleroakley - 6.9M followers

One of YouTube's original queer voices, the American podcaster and activist built his platform on LGBTQ+ advocacy, raising millions for The Trevor Project along the way.

4. Neil Patrick Harris - @nph - 6.4M followers

The Emmy and Tony-winning actor of How I Met Your Mother fame is one of Hollywood's most beloved openly gay stars, famous for his award-show hosting and family photos with husband David Burtka and their twins.

5. Colton Haynes - @coltonlhaynes - 6M followers

The Teen Wolf and Arrow actor came out publicly in 2016 and quickly became one of Instagram's most followed openly gay actors, known for his candor about mental health and life in Hollywood.

6. Joey Graceffa - @joeygraceffa - 5.3M followers

The YouTuber, author, and producer came out in 2015 through his music video "Don't Wait" and built an empire of daily vlogs, fantasy web series, and best-selling books.

7. Adam Lambert - @adamlambert - 2.9M followers

The American Idol runner-up turned Queen frontman was one of the first openly gay artists to top the Billboard 200, bringing glam-rock flamboyance to arenas worldwide.

8. Frankie Grande - @frankiejgrande - 2.2M followers

The Broadway performer, TV host, and Big Brother alum (and Ariana's big brother) is an unapologetic entertainer whose feed mixes musical theater, fitness, and rainbow-bright positivity.

9. Tom Daley - @tomdaley - 2.1M followers

The British Olympic diving medalist came out in 2013 and became one of sport's most visible gay athletes, sharing his life with husband Dustin Lance Black between competitions.

10. Gus Kenworthy - @guskenworthy - 1.3M followers

The freestyle skier and Olympic silver medalist came out in 2015 and made headlines at the 2018 Winter Games as one of the first openly gay men to compete for Team USA.

11. Eliad Cohen - @eliadcohen - 1.1M followers

The Israeli model, entrepreneur, and founder of the PAPA Party circuit is one of the gay nightlife world's most recognizable faces, jetting between international parties (and misterb&b stays) year-round.

12. Max Emerson - @maxisms - 1M followers

The model, actor, and filmmaker, known for his comedic sketches and swimwear line, uses his platform for LGBTQ+ causes, including his 2017 film Hooked, about queer youth homelessness.

13. Mark E. Miller - @markemiller - 700K followers

The YouTuber and video producer became famous for couple vlogs documenting everyday gay life, showing millions of viewers what young love looks like, one road trip at a time.

14. Ethan Hethcote - @ethanhethcote - 500K followers

The other half of YouTube's favorite couple alongside Mark E. Miller, the Ohio-born creator built a loyal following with his warm, down-to-earth lifestyle content.

15. Colby Melvin - @colbymelvin - 400K followers

The Louisiana-born model and activist rose to fame as an underwear model before turning his platform toward LGBTQ+ rights advocacy and body positivity.

Selection criteria: this ranking includes openly gay male public figures, ordered by Instagram follower count as of May 2018. Follower numbers have grown considerably since publication; this list reflects the social media landscape of 2018.