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How to Find Real Celebrities on Twitter

Weed out impersonators by checking for the verification badge

By Amanda MacArthur Amanda MacArthur Writer New England Institute of Art Amanda MacArthur is a former Lifewire writer, a social media expert, and author of over 1000 articles and blog posts, dozens of white papers and four books. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 9, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Twitter Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating

What to Know

Search for celebrity > select match with a verified badge > select People tab > select celebrity account.Alternately: Check Wikipedia's top 50 Twitter accounts, find other curated lists, or check a celebrity's Following list. This article explains how to find verified celebrity accounts on Twitter, whether they have a blue checkmark or not. Twitter offers verification to celebrities and businesses that are more likely to be impersonated, so not everyone can get verified.

Find Verified Celebrity Accounts

To find your favorite celebrity on Twitter without the risk of following an impersonator, follow these easy steps. In the search box in the upper-right corner of the Twitter home screen, enter the name of your favorite celebrity. A list of possible matches appears. If you see one with the verified badge, select it. Otherwise, press Enter on the keyboard. Typically, verified accounts show up first on the list, so it isn't difficult to find them. A search screen appears. Use it to apply filters or select People at the top of the screen to narrow down the options. When you find the account you're looking for, select it.

More Ways to Find Verified Celebrity Twitter Accounts

The second easiest way to find the official account of your favorite celebrity is to look on their website for the branded follow button, which usually includes a white bird on a blue background or a lowercase "t." Lists of official celebrity Twitter accounts are easy to find on the web. Here are a few resources: Wikipedia's list of the top 50 Twitter accounts is a great place to start. It's loaded with celebrities, politicians, musicians, athletes, and other interesting people. American Idol stars can be found through the @AmericanIdol lists, where a collection of finalists, alumni, winners, judges, hosts, and staff has been put together. 85 Comedians to Follow on Twitter is a great starter list to check out if you're looking for more giggles in your feed. CSPAN has a curated list of U.S. congress members on Twitter. If you follow politics, this is an invaluable resource. Another way to find celebrities is word of mouth. Look at the other celebrities your favorite star follows. Typically, they only follow real accounts, and they don't follow many people. Celebrities can be easily found, discovered, and followed on Twitter with the right combination of search skills and web searches. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Get Verified on Twitter With a Hack How to Get Verified on Twitch How to Set up a Twitter Account How to Search Your Own Tweets in Your Twitter Feed How to Get Verified on Twitter How to Search Twitter Images How to Unblock Someone on Twitter How to Delete a Twitter Account Permanently How to Get Unblocked on Facebook How to Find Twitter Hashtags to Amplify Your Tweets How to Turn off the Twitter Timeline Algorithm How to Delete One or All of Your Tweets 6 of the Best Sites to Track Recent Celebrity News How to Find the Most Popular Searches Online How to Get Verified on Instagram How to Find People on Twitter by Email Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies