10 Most Famous Hollywood Socialites

Among all the socialites making the news, which are the most famous Hollywood socialites who are creating the stir around the world? In case you are still wondering who the socialites are, well, they are the eyeball grabbers from the upper class who are under the constant spotlight for their social standing, lavish parties and activities.

Think “Gossip Girl” and you’ll know what we are talking about. We are talking about the real life Serena Van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorfs, whose fashion experimentations become statements and infamous incidents become the trending stories in no time. They have the paparazzi following them everywhere and though nobody is quite sure what they are famous for, they just are!

While some use their riches to set up a career for themselves – in movies, music, etc., others just strut their stuff and everything they do seem to turn into the latest trend. Well, talking about trends, see who else has been trending with our other list of 10 Biggest Youtube Sensations in 2015.

It may be hard for us to decode as to why socialites are as famous as they are, but we can definitely tell you who is reigning the social circle at the moment. We tracked the social media trends to arrive at our list, by determining the number of followers each socialite has on different social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and scored them accordingly. And, thereby, we present to you one solid list of the who’s who on the socialite roster.

From the Kardashians to Hilton, are you wondering who is going to take the crown for the most famous Hollywood socialite ever? Here’s the list!

11. Allison Melnick

Fame Level: 10

Some might remember seeing her on Paris Hilton’s reality TV show, “The World According to Paris”, but Allison Melnick has more than that achievement under her belt. This socialite from Long Island is also owns a bar in Los Angeles.

10. Kelly Killoren Bensimon

Fame Level: 25

Apart from being the former editor of Elle Accessories and model, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, is also an author who has written for various publications. The style diva has been a recognized name in the fashion industry and has also appeared in the TV show “The Real Housewives of New York City” for three seasons.

9. Heidi Montag

Fame Level: 30

She’s famous for her blonde locks and her antics right from her days on reality TV series “The Hills”. It was also where she met her future husband Spencer Pratt and let’s just say, a whole lot of crazy is what ensued. Well, what can we say, negative publicity is also publicity.

8. Tara Reid

Fame Level: 35

Sadly, what makes Tara Reid one of the most famous Hollywood socialites is not her once promising looking career but her series of flings, wild parties, numerous plastic surgeries, and string of flops. However, Tara did create quite a following with her TV shows Days of Our Lives, Saved by the Bell: The New Class, and Scrubs.

7. Tori Spelling

Fame Level: 50

Daughter of a famous producer, Aaron Spelling, Tori bagged her first major role in his TV series Beverly Hills, 90201. Tori has since then starred in various made-for-television films and dabbled in the fashion business. She also penned autobiography “Stori Telling” in 2009.

6. Dorothy Wang

Fame Level: 60

Heiress to a four-billion retail chain, Dorothy Wang is literally living the life being “funemployed”! The 26-year-old has her own jewelry line and champagne line and has starred in E!’s reality show #RichKidsOfBeverlyHills.

5. Lindsay Lohan

Fame Level: 75

Seriously, at this point who hasn’t heard of Lindsay Lohan? The actress started her acting career as a child and went on to find some success with movies like “Parent Trap”, “Mean Girls” and “Just My Luck”. All that was short-lived though, because soon Lindsay began to grab media attention for all the wrong reasons!

4. Nicole Richie

Fame Level: 75

The daughter of notable pop singer Lionel Richie, Nicole first grabbed the spotlight as the trusted best friend of Paris Hilton! She starred in television show “The Simple Life” along with Hilton and became a household name and paparazzi favorite. She eventually went on to carve a name for herself in the fashion industry as a fashion designer.

 3. Lauren Katherine Conrad

Fame Level: 90

Lauren Katherine Conrad is a reality TV star, author and fashion designer who came into worldview along with her former friend Heidi Montag on “The Hills”. She quickly became famous for her on-screen altercations and cat fights. Lauren went on to write novels about her personal and fashion life and also made a mini fortune for her countless endorsements.

2. Paris Hilton

Fame Level: 100

Paris might as well be the queen bee among socialites and fashionistas, having ruled the upper-class circles for the longest time. Paris is the original “famous for being famous” It Girl. She has dabbled in TV, modeling, acting, singing, writing and business and is recognized worldwide for her talents (?).

1. Kardashian Sisters

Fame Level: 110

Well, it can only take the Kardashians to dethrone the Hilton heiress. Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall are unarguably the splattered across tabloids worldwide, every single day. There’s no doubt they are the most famous Hollywood socialites at the moment and their average Instagram following alone is a mind-blowing 44 million!