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25+ Celebrity Twitter Users

Source: Mashable!

Oct 20, 2008

Summary

Twitter references seem to be popping up everywhere. From news shows to sitcoms such as The Big Bang Theory, there’s no denying that the service is finally going mainstream. And now even celebrities are joining in.

Some seem like your typical Twitter users, posting about whatever crosses their minds, while others use their accounts as a promotional tool. Here are over 25 celebrity Twitter users, from actors to writers, musicians, and more.

What do you think of celebrities hopping on the Twitter bandwagon?

Actors

Brea Grant - Plays Daphne, the super speedster, on Heroes.

David Hewlett - Actor best known for his role as Dr. Rodney McKay on Stargate Atlantis.

Janina Gavankar - Played Papi on The L Word. Also appeared in both Barbershop movies.

Kate Hewlett - Sister of David Hewlett. She also played his sister on Stargate Atlantis.

Stephen Fry - Well known British actor, comedian and narrator.

Wil Wheaton - Best known for the role of Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: the Next Generation, Mr. Wheaton has become well known for his passion for all things tech.

William Shatner -

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Comments (10)

Michaelfidler,

Oct 20, 2008

Yesterday @therealbritney had 550 follows. @ socialmedian 24 Hrs later she has 3,618. If Tom Cruise or Will Smith twittered, How many would they have? She's definitely a trendsetter. But whoever thought it would be Britney Spears to bring twitter mainstream?

Jasongoldberg,

Oct 20, 2008

everyone loves a good list

Jonprice,

Oct 20, 2008

a lot of not very interesting "celebrities" in there. commenters did better than Mashable.

Jasongoldberg,

Oct 21, 2008

@jonprice i so agree ... the list was just linkbait and tweetbait

Michaelfidler,

Oct 21, 2008

@jasongoldberg This is serious journalism here. There's a story brewing in here! I know its a hard pill to swallow but Britney Spears and her minions are taking Twitter mainstream. Sad but true.

Clf,

Oct 21, 2008

@jasongoldberg @michaelfidler

Clf,

Oct 21, 2008

good point

Techn0tic,

Oct 21, 2008

Don't forget MC Hammer: http://twitter.com/mchammer U can't touch him

edit: sorry, just realised he's in the full article

Jonasdelosreyes,

Oct 22, 2008

With so many celebs starting to use Twitter now, does this mean that Twitter has officially gone mainstream, meaning it has moved beyond the early adopters?

Jasongoldberg,

Oct 27, 2008

@jonasdelosreyes I would argue that Twitter is in the early mainstream. It's not quite mainstream yet but it is building steam and the "celebrity" endorsements are helping.