Internet celebrity facts for kids
An Internet celebrity is someone who becomes famous because of the Internet. People also call them social media influencers. They get well-known by sharing things like videos, photos, or writings on websites like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Because so many people use social media, these celebrities can reach a huge audience all over the world!
Sometimes, companies ask Internet celebrities to help advertise products. This is called influencer marketing. These celebrities often share their lifestyle or ideas, which can influence trends in fashion, video games, or entertainment.
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How People Become Famous Online
People can become Internet celebrities in different ways. Millions of people write online journals called blogs or make videos called vlogs. But not everyone becomes famous. Sometimes, it's a person's unique personality that makes them well-known, even more than what they create.
Viral Fame
Some people become famous very quickly because of a single viral event or viral video. The Internet helps videos, news, and jokes spread super fast. If something spreads widely enough, it can become an Internet meme. For example, Zach Anner, a comedian, became famous worldwide after he sent a video to a TV competition.
This idea of quick fame is a bit like what artist Andy Warhol once said about "15 minutes of fame". Today, with so much online sharing, some people joke that "everyone will be famous to fifteen people" on the web.
Different Sizes of Influencers
Internet celebrities, or influencers, can be grouped by how many followers they have. This usually refers to their followers on platforms like Instagram:
- Nano influencers usually have fewer than 5,000 followers.
- Micro influencers have between 5,000 and 100,000 followers.
- Macro influencers have between 100,000 and 500,000 followers.
- Mega influencers have between 500,000 and 5,000,000 followers.
- Celebrities are those with over 5,000,000 followers.
Famous Internet Personalities
Many people have become famous thanks to the Internet. Here are a few examples:
- Perez Hilton is a blogger known for his website, Perezhilton.com. He writes about gossip and news about musicians, actors, and other famous people.
- Grumpy Cat was a female cat who became famous for her naturally grumpy-looking face.
- Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as "PewDiePie", is a Swedish YouTuber. He started making "Let's Play" videos (where he plays video games and comments on them) in 2010. He became one of the most subscribed channels on YouTube.
- Zoella is an English vlogger (video blogger), businesswoman, and author.
- Alfie Deyes is an English vlogger and author.
- Joe Sugg is an English YouTuber, actor, singer, and author.
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Chiara Ferragni is a fashion influencer and blogger known for her sponsored fashion posts.
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VidCon 2017 is a big event where fans can meet their favorite Internet celebrities.
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Fans at the 2014 VidCon event waiting to see their favorite Internet celebrity YouTubers.
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See also
In Spanish: Celebridad de Internet para niños
