Best Celebrity Instagrams of 2016
2016 was a big year for Instagram. Between all the new features – like Insta-stories and disappearing chats – and tons of amazing celebrity ‘grams, it’s clear to see why we love scrolling and double-tapping multiple times a day. Of course, one of the best parts of going on Instagram is seeing what your fave stars have been up to that day. Where else can you see a photo of Kylie Jenner doing her makeup sandwiched between shots of your IRL besties? As we look to the new year ahead, we’re pausing to rewind the clock with a glance backwards at our favorite ‘grams of the year. Here are 16 of the best Instas to give us all the New Year’s goals we need.
1/18Here are 16 of the best Instas to give us all the New Year’s goals we need.
2/18There was the time the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show models posted a pic en route to Paris!
One of the best parts about December is the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. We’re still living for this shot of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Lily Donaldson, and Joan Smalls as they geared up to board the plane for Paris.
3/18Beyoncé and Blue Ivy were literal angels at the VMAs.
We’re still not over how endlessly adorable Bey and her mini-me were at the 2016 VMAs. Their gorgeous outfits made them look like the actual royalty they are.
4/18Speaking of adorable, Zigi gave us relationship goals all year long.
Throughout 2016, we could always count on Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid for ALL the feels. He celebrated his AMAs win with a special collage (gotta keep that Insta aesthetic!) that celebrated his and Gigi's big night. She was the host, after all!
5/18And the ladies of Pretty Little Liars satisfied our friendship goals.
Their post-finale matching tattoos will go down in history as one of the greatest BFF moments of all time.
6/18Kylie Jenner dressed as Christina Aguilera for Halloween – and it was everything.
Where were you when you saw this costume? Will you remember that moment in time forever? Did your jaw drop? Yeah, us, too.
7/18Drake blew up the rumor mill when he Instagrammed this picture of him and Taylor Swift.
After Drake’s birthday party, fans couldn’t stop speculating whether or not #Draylor was real. Of course, stars can be in the same vicinity as one another without it meaning that they’re dating. Mind-blowing.
8/18Drake also hung out with Shawn Mendes this year.
It was a bromance in the making. Thank you, Canada, for all that you have given us — including the dudes in this photo.
9/18There was this iconic shot of Cara Delevingne at the White House.
In a series of Instagram photos, Cara called out Donald Trump for his comments denying climate change. And she also challenged him to an en pointe contest and proved that sneakers are totally State-appropriate.
10/18And let’s not forget Lady Gaga at Trump Tower.
Shortly after the results of the election were announced, Lady Gaga took to the streets – along with several others – to protest. She wrote on Instagram, “I want to live in a #CountryOfKindness.” Amen.
11/18Amandla Stenberg gave us beauty goals all year long.
Amandla cannot take a bad selfie – it’s been proven. Not only is she a total style icon, she also is a true role model, as she uses her voice to speak out on important issues.
12/18And Halsey made us want to get a pixie cut.
Every time we scroll past one of Halsey’s pictures, we contemplate booking an appointment ASAP.
13/18Miley kept us guessing about her left hand all year.
Is that an engagement ring? Is that a wedding band? Is that a promise ring? Miley kept us on our toes – and we couldn’t be more excited about her future with Liam!
14/18We became even more obsessed with Yara Shahidi.
From her cool-girl style to her endless wisdom, we cannot get enough of Yara this year.
15/18Bella and Dani Thorne took “twinning” to a whole new level.
Coordinating your outfit is one thing any besties can do. Coordinating your outfit and your hair dye takes commitment.
16/18Taylor Swift had the greatest Fourth of July party of all time.
Can we get an invite to that Rhode Island house next year, Tay?
17/18And Selena Gomez stole our hearts – over and over.
No one was more of an Instagram queen than Selena Gomez this year. We’ll forever be grateful for her amazing speech at the AMAs, as it was the perfect hopeful note to end this year on. “If you are broken, you do not have to stay broken.” Slay on, Selena.
