Hollywood's biggest actors may be some of the wealthiest, but that doesn't mean they're the most "liked" celebrities on Facebook.
Some of them aren't even well-branded on the social media site. (Tom Cruise's page has slightly more than 2 million likes. And, as far as we can tell, Kristen Stewart doesn't even have a "real" Facebook outlet. Instead, she has a fan-made timeline and an old page with little more than a Wikipedia entry on the "Twilight" star.)
Rather, the most popular celebrities on Facebook are singers and television shows.
The list includes the biggest entertainment brands pulled from data curated by Likester, who's adCenter follows trending topics on Facebook.
Among the top 20 entertainment timelines, only two actors appear.
Even more surprising may be the huge names left off the list. On the overall list of most-liked brands and celebrities on Facebook, Britney Spears is nowhere near the top, clocking in at the 92nd spot on the list. And three television shows–and one film franchise–kick Adam Sandler, Taylor Swift, the Black Eyed Peas, and Vin Diesel off the list.
20. Will Smith: 34,279,739 (Joined: September 8, 2008)
WHY IT WORKS:
Smith posts some of the most artistic photos of himself to Facebook—just take a look at his Timeline photo.
The actor keeps us up to date with his family sharing his kids' and Jada's latest ventures, sends out photos while prepping for films.
He also shares links with his fans encouraging them to register to vote and check out charities, like water, he and his wife Jada support. The non-profit helps bring clean water to those in developing nations.
19. David Guetta: 34,638,812 (Joined: November 16, 2007)
WHY IT WORKS:
Guetta's appearance isn't that surprising after his latest album had seven big radio hits off last year's "Nothing But the Beat."
The artist expands his social network through posts in both English and French.
He gives fans direct access to new music, tour dates, and his YouTube videos. A hidden gem is a Guitar Hero-esque game, "Summer Blitz."
On Tuesday, Guetta revealed his latest single, "She Wolf," on his timeline.
18. Avril Lavigne: 35,283,821 (Joined: October 1, 2007)
WHY IT WORKS:
Shocked? You're not the only one; however, the singer is attempting a comeback with a new album out soon.
Lavigne's huge presence is probably due not only to personal photos, but also the amount of stories and music she shares that aren't her own. The posts make like a genuine person on the social networking site as opposed to a filler bot.
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