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Welcome to the wild world of Instagram, where even your grandparents can become influencers! That’s right, forget about the Kardashians and the Jenners, we’re talking about the real OGs – the elderly influencers.
These golden oldies have taken the social media world by storm, one selfie at a time. From posting pictures of their bingo winnings to sharing the latest in fashion, these seniors are proving that age is just a number when it comes to racking up those likes and followers.
So grab your reading glasses and get ready to be inspired by the sassy, stylish, and oh-so-hip elderly influencers of Instagram!
Helen Vanwinkle Honey – 3.2M
Helen Winkle is one of the most well-known senior influencers on Instagram right now. She joined Instagram in 2013 and has since accumulated more than 3 million followers.
She advertises with the slogan “stealing your man since 1928,” and during the past few years, her business has brought her significant success.
Iris Apfel – 2.6M
Thriving at 101 years old, Iris is the oldest influencer on our list, and the fact that she has amassed more than two million followers indicates that she isn’t slowing down. Iris is a published author and has worked with big labels like Vogue.
George Takei – 1.4M
Takei gained fame for his role as Sulu on Star Tek in the 1960s. Since then, he has been able to amass a respectable-sized following on Instagram, where he now has about a million and a half fans and often shares political and amusing content.
He is still one of the most well-known senior influencers out there, and he has recently released a book, They Called Us Enemy, about his personal experiences.
He’s 86.
Grece Ghanem – 1M
At 56 years, Ghanem isn’t a grandmotherly sideshow in kooky hats and mounds of vintage jewelry. She is a fashion influencer with actual influence!
Ghanem’s rising reputation responds to the lazy notion that women resign themselves to a wardrobe of waterfall cardigans the moment they become 50.
She has become a byword for ageless elegance on socials.
Lili Hayes – 861K
This 74-year-old TikTok personality is well-known for being an elderly (not retired) mother who enjoys ranting loudly about life with an Israeli accent and flaunting her Supreme attire.
Lyn Slater – 757K
At 65, Lyn has worked with some of the top names in fashion and beauty, including Hermès Beauty, La Prairie, and Dior Parfums.
“I probably could have worked with hundreds more beauty companies, but if they have the word ‘anti-aging’ in their marketing in any way, I say, ‘No, I won’t work with you,’” she said in an interview.
Lynnie V – 613K
She is 59 and slaying (as you can see).
Lynnie is a yoga instructor and social media influencer with over 600,000 Instagram followers. She shares positive messages, aging tips, and recommendations for clean beauty products in her Instagram captions.
Linda Rodin – 313K
At 75, Linda is an exemplifying aging elegance. She started her own beauty brand at 59. Her brand is based on a single, all-natural “oil-free” product, something the traditional cosmetics industry is obsessed with at every turn. And she flat-out went against the norms of the beauty industry.
Sarah Jane Adams – 192K
Sarah Jane – or SJ as she likes to address herself – has always been more likely to stand out than blend in with her unique style and striking looks.
At 68… she is a Priceline ambassador which means her inbox is frequently swamped with invites to red-carpet events, offers to “gift” her things, and requests to “collaborate” with brands.
In her words: “I influence people, I know I do. Even though I’ve never used the hashtag #greyhair or #silverhair or #silversisters or any of that stuff – because that’s putting me in a box – hundreds, thousands of women have said to me, ‘You are the one who has given me permission to transition my hair.'”
Lance Walsh – 44K
A 62-year-old simple-looking, fruit vendor father of three is somewhat of a celebrity when it comes to the UK’s streetwear fashion, where he is commonly known as @dinneranddance.
Recently, he’s become famous online, for wearing Supreme. A small profile of him appeared on Vogue‘s website, and then on Hypebeast.
Who is your favorite senior citizen on Instagram?
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