Instagram has been around since 2010. TikTok has been dropping dances since 2016. Twitter launched in 2006 and looks like it might still be around for the rest of 2022 (but yikes, it sure appeared questionable this fall). With all these popular sites, it's hard to remember what it was like before celebrities were using social media to share their big news and tiny glimpses into their personal lives. As we near the end of 2022, it's the perfect time to take a look back at the best celebrity social media moments of the year.
Some stars use social media on an almost daily basis to share carefully curated and edited moments of their lives. Some celebs post so rarely that any new update from them is a big deal. Our best celebrity social media moments of 2022 roundup recognizes the diverse ways famous people use social media, so we've got everything from an especially joyful pregnancy announcement to a reality TV star revealing the truth about her sexuality to celebs who used social media to try to make the world a better place.
That all sounds good, but we also have to be honest that there is one moment we're highlighting simply because it features a very hunky actor cuddling a very cute animal. Intrigued? Read on!
Chrissy Teigen's Happy News
We were all heartbroken for Chrissy Teigen and John Legend when they suffered a late-term pregnancy loss in 2020, so Chrissy's pregnancy reveal on Instagram in August 2022 was one of the happiest celebrity baby announcements we've seen. She is due near the end of 2022 or early 2023, and we wish her and John all the best.
Blake Lively Shares Pregnancy Pics
Blake Lively doesn't tend to show much about her personal life on social media, so it was a fun surprise to see her reveal a series of pregnancy photos in September 2022 (including one with BFF Taylor Swift). Sadly, the reveal was prompted by her needing to clap back against intrusive paparazzi who were camped out in front of her house trying to catch a picture of her and her children.
Taylor Swift's Song Reveals
Speaking of Taylor Swift, we also loved how much fun she had on TikTok leading up to the release of her massive hit album Midnights. Instead of planting Easter eggs or giving cryptic clues like in previous years, she released a series of TikToks to reveal both song titles and little glimpses into some of the songs. She got millions of views and hundreds of thousands of giddy comments from eager fans, making this her biggest year yet on the platform.
Rebel Wilson Finds Love
Rebel Wilson had quite a big 2022. Not only did she recently announce that she's become a mother via surrogacy, but she revealed on Instagram in June that she found love! As she shared, "I thought I was searching for a Disney prince, but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney princess." We are so happy for her!
Jason Momoa & One Lucky Pig
Did we know our lives were missing this video of Jason Momoa cuddling an adorable piglet? Well, no. But once we saw this Instagram post, we couldn't help feeling like life had gotten just a little bit better. Tiny, adorable animal being cradled by large tattooed hunk? Yes, please!
Ashley Graham Tandem Nurses
We've loved seeing glimpses of Ashley Graham's journey to becoming a twin mom, including gorgeous pictures of her belly in all its glory. We also love that she's been showing the joys and challenges of tandem nursing, like in this picture from June that got more than 850,000 likes.
Heidi Klum Wins Halloween — Again
In the celebrity world, there is one undisputed queen of Halloween and that is, of course, Heidi Klum. Every year, she comes up with the most elaborate and over-the-top costumes, and we can't wait to see her post them on social media. She was a worm this year, and it was AMAZING.
Will Smith's Apology
When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March, Twitter and other social media sites went into an absolute frenzy. The next day, Will took to Instagram to issue an apology for the incident, which totally overshadowed his own Oscar win for King Richard.
Two Soccer Greats Get All the Likes
Just in time for the World Cup, soccer icons Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (one of the most popular celebs on Instagram) and Lionel Messi of Argentina released this photo by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. It's now the most-liked celeb photo of the year on Instagram, with more than 41 million likes in less than three weeks.
Angelina Jolie Uses Her Platform for Good
Angelina Jolie has more than 14 million followers on Instagram and almost exclusively uses her platform to raise awareness about global human rights issues. In February 2022, she shared a picture of herself and daughter Zahara as they prepared to testify in front of Congress to support the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Doing good as a mom and a celeb is always a great moment!
Harry & Meghan's Netflix Trailer Debut
Social media sites are often the go-to for big movie and TV trailer reveals, and no trailer made more of a splash than Netflix's Harry & Meghan. We can't wait for the behind-the-scenes footage and all the royal tea spilling from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Check out our Meghan Markle page for all the latest news about Meghan, Prince Harry, and their growing family.
New Music From Beyoncé
A new Beyoncé album is always a big deal, especially for fans who've been waiting for years for this one. In July 2022, Queen B dropped this amazing image (of course she's basically naked on a crystal horse — she's Beyoncé!) and revealed that her newest album, Renaissance, was going to have all of us dancing in the summer.
Michelle Obama Speaks Out
When the Supreme Court made the shocking decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June, many celebrities reacted with horror and outrage. Former first lady Michelle Obama turned to Twitter to express her heartbreak and alarm about this decision, which strips basic human rights from girls and women in many parts of the US. We applaud her for using her platform to speak out.
J.Lo & Ben All Loved Up
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had one of the biggest celebrity weddings in 2022 (and it only took 20 years or so for them to get there!). We're here for all the lovey-dovey content on J.Lo's page — it's nice to see these two back together on their own terms.
Chrishell Stause Sets the Record Straight
Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause surprised some fans this year when she began dating Australian rapper G Flip, who identifies as nonbinary. Chrishell used Instagram to talk to her fans about the differences between sex and gender and about loving a person, not their identity. She seems so happy and content in her new relationship, and we love that for the nicest realtor on the Sunset Strip.
