2025 was the year celebrities discovered Bluesky. Driven by concerns over X (Twitter), A-list actors, musicians, politicians, and journalists brought their massive followings to the platform. Here's the complete guide to which influential figures joined Bluesky and how to follow them.
Most-Followed Celebrities on Bluesky
These accounts have crossed 1 million followers on Bluesky:
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – US Congresswoman
- Mark Cuban – Entrepreneur, Shark Tank
- George Takei – Actor (Star Trek)
- Mark Hamill – Actor (Star Wars)
- Stephen King – Author
- Rachel Maddow – MSNBC Host
For more top accounts, see our full guide to Bluesky's most-followed accounts in 2025-2026.
Hollywood Actors on Bluesky
Major film and TV stars who made the move:
- Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker himself, one of Bluesky's most active celebrity users
- George Takei – Star Trek legend, social media powerhouse
- Ben Stiller – Actor, director, producer
- Arnold Schwarzenegger – Actor, former California Governor
- Ryan Reynolds – Deadpool star, known for viral social posts
- John Cusack – Actor (Say Anything, High Fidelity)
- Quinta Brunson – Creator and star of Abbott Elementary
- Gabrielle Union – Actress, producer
Directors & Filmmakers on Bluesky
- Guillermo del Toro – Oscar-winning director (The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth)
- Rian Johnson – Director (Knives Out, The Last Jedi)
- Matt Reeves – Director (The Batman, Planet of the Apes)
- Edgar Wright – Director (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead)
- Christopher Miller – Director/Producer (Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie)
- Phil Lord – Director/Producer (Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie)
- Mike Flanagan – Horror director (The Haunting of Hill House)
- James Gunn – Director (Guardians of the Galaxy), DC Studios co-CEO
Musicians on Bluesky
- Lizzo – Grammy-winning artist
- Barbra Streisand – Legendary singer and actress
- Flavor Flav – Public Enemy, reality TV personality
Politicians & Political Figures on Bluesky
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) – US Representative, one of the most-followed accounts
- Mark Cuban – Entrepreneur turned political voice
- Rachel Maddow – MSNBC host and political commentator
UK Celebrities on Bluesky
British celebrities have also embraced the platform:
- Carol Vorderman – TV presenter (135,000+ followers)
- Susie Dent – Countdown presenter (133,000+ followers)
- Alastair Campbell – Podcaster, former spin doctor (101,000+ followers)
- Chris Packham – TV presenter (78,000+ followers)
- Stephen Fry – Actor, writer (65,000+ followers)
- Ricky Gervais – Comedian, actor (64,000+ followers)
Why Celebrities Left Twitter for Bluesky
The mass exodus from X (Twitter) in 2025 was driven by several factors:
- Platform ownership concerns – Disagreement with Elon Musk's direction
- Political controversies – Musk's political endorsements alienated many users
- Algorithm changes – Content visibility became unpredictable
- Verification changes – Blue check system changes frustrated celebrities
- Content moderation – Concerns about platform safety and hate speech
Bluesky offered an alternative with chronological feeds, decentralized architecture, and user-controlled algorithms. Learn more about what makes Bluesky different from Twitter, Threads, and Mastodon.
How Celebrity Migrations Help You Grow
Celebrity presence on Bluesky creates opportunities for aspiring influencers:
- Increased media attention brings new users to the platform
- Starter packs help new users discover accounts (over 239 celebrity packs exist)
- Engaged audiences follow celebrities and discover related content
- Trending topics around celebrities create conversation opportunities
For strategies on leveraging this growth, see our guide to becoming a Bluesky influencer with Skyscraper.
How to Find Celebrities on Bluesky
Use Skyscraper for iOS to discover celebrity accounts:
- Search by name – Use Skyscraper's search to find verified accounts
- Browse Starter Packs – Discovery tab shows curated celebrity lists
- Check trending hashtags – Celebrities often appear in trending topics
- Follow verified accounts – Look for official verification
Set Up Celebrity Alerts
Use Skyscraper Tools to get notified when celebrities discuss topics you care about:
- Track celebrity names as keywords
- Monitor topics they frequently discuss
- Get email alerts when they post
What Celebrities Are Talking About
Popular topics among celebrity Bluesky users in 2025:
- Politics – AOC, Mark Cuban actively discuss policy
- Film & TV – Directors share behind-the-scenes content
- Social commentary – Stephen King, George Takei share opinions
- Humor – Mark Hamill known for witty posts
- Nostalgia – Actors share memories from classic roles
Track Celebrity Activity with Skyscraper
- Download Skyscraper for iOS – Search and follow celebrities
- View Trending Hashtags – See what celebrities are discussing
- Set up Keyword Alerts – Get notified about specific celebrities
The celebrities are here. Join the conversation.