Here are all the popular celebrity websites built using WordPress – the most popular CMS.

For most websites and businesses, it happens that it is up and running before it starts to attract a good following. With celebrities, the reverse is the case. They already have a steady fan following, which converts to a loyal readership base. A celebrity’s website is under scrutiny right from the moment it goes live.

In many cases, celebrities also depend on their fans to grow. Fan support is vital to their career. A website is a great way for celebrities to connect with their followers and supporters. Celebrities pay a lot of attention to how their website is constructed. More often than not, these websites carry the distinctive identity of the celebrity. The unique characteristics and traits of the celebrity are stamped on their websites.

Given the need to be different and distinctive, it is unsurprising that many celebrities have chosen WordPress as the content management system to base their websites. This demonstrates how versatile WordPress can be.

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Here, we’ve picked out a few celebrity websites using WordPress that you can look up to see how WordPress has been used.

Best Celebrity Websites Built With WordPress

1. Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones is a music band that rocked London and the music scene worldwide from 1962 onwards. The band has Brian Jones and Keith Richards on the guitar, Ian Stewart on the piano, Bill Wyman on bass, Charlie Watts on the drums, and Mick Jagger as the lead singer. On clicking at the top right corner, you can enter the website and navigate through a world of music. The website is well-integrated with iTunes.

2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s official website presents a visually stunning and user-friendly experience, leveraging WordPress’s flexibility and power and the Kadence WordPress theme. Its design harmoniously blends bold imagery and typography to capture the essence of Taylor Swift’s brand, embodying a modern and elegant aesthetic that is both responsive and engaging across all devices.

The use of the Kadence theme facilitates a seamless, intuitive navigation structure, allowing fans and visitors to explore Taylor Swift’s music, videos, tour dates, and merchandise with ease. The website’s layout is thoughtfully crafted, showcasing a perfect balance between functionality and visual appeal, making it a quintessential example of how WordPress and Kadence can be used to create a captivating online presence for celebrities and artists.

3. Fluffy Guy

American standup comedian Gabriel Iglesias refuses to describe himself as fat or obese. He prefers the word ‘Fluffy’. Social sharing buttons with share counts are conspicuous on his website. He lends his voice for various screen characters and his online home is based on WordPress.

4. Serena Williams

Serena Williams, a professional tennis player, is a true powerhouse in the tennis world. To date, she has won 21 Grand Slam titles, the first one in 1999. She shares tips and techniques in her masterclass, which you can access from her website.

5. John Grisham

Famous for legal thrillers, this American author’s work has been translated into 42 languages. You can buy all of his books on this website. A 50-second video trailer of one of his books may help a casual visitor to make a purchase. A powerful storyteller, he has garnered 1.5 million likes on Facebook, and social sharing buttons are featured conveniently on his website.

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6. Danielle Steel

Daniellesteel.net is the site where the famous author regularly blogs. The site carries a lot of personal information about the author and features all her books.

7. Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry is a versatile Englishman who has made entertainment his business since 1981. He is an actor, director, journalist, comedian, and broadcaster, all rolled into one. He has done a travel series for the BBC, Stephen Fry in America. This series saw him traveling through each of the 50 states in America.

8. Martha Stewart

The Martha Blog is the page of American television personality, businesswoman, and writer Martha Stewart. It is easy to spend a great deal of time on her blogging page as it covers various subjects, from recipes to travel and gardening to entertainment.

9. Russell Brand

Russell Brand has accomplished a fair bit in the entertainment world and is now a name to reckon with. Starting out as a stand-up comedian, he has moved on to become an actor, MTV Presenter, writer, and activist. His WordPress-based site has an informal feel to it.

10. Woody Allen

Woody Allen began his career by writing short humor and doubling up as a comedian. He then graduated to become an actor and playwright, achieving fame as a director. His website is also based on WordPress and carries the trailer of his latest film. His name is carried in a distinctive style on his website, the trademark spectacles replacing the alphabet ‘o’.

11. Chris Brown

Chris Brown is a popular recording artist, singer and dancer. The homepage of his website carries a video and you can order music from the website itself.

12. Jennifer Lopez

J Lo has carved a space for herself in the entertainment industry as a singer, dancer, actress and producer. She has forayed into fashion designing as well. In 2001, she held the record for the top album and the top movie in the same week- the first person to achieve this feat. She has tasted success both in the entertainment and business fields.

13. Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer is a famous writer and former politician. A financial scandal sent him to prison late in his career, leaving him bankrupt. But as the writer, he put down his prison experience into a bestselling book. His easy-to-read and gripping style have earned him a loyal readership. An avid follower of cricket, he is very active on social media.

14. Katy Perry

Initiated into gospel music first as a teenager, Katy has gone on to become a top-class pop singer. She has made it to the list of top female performers on Forbes. She was the highest-paid performer in 2020. Apart from that, her all-time album sales stand at over $11 million, and her all-time singles sales are at $81 million.

15. Andy Murray

Andy Murray is a professional tennis player from England. The latest feather in this Scottish player’s cap is the recent win in the Davis Cup for England. He has many firsts to his credit in England -the first to win a Grand Slam in the Open era, the first male player to win Wimbledon and the first to win the Olympic Gold in tennis for England. He is a consistent player, reaching at least the quarter-finals of every major tournament. You can follow Andy’s game across the globe on his website.

15. Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, better known by his stage name, Snoop Dogg is an American rapper. He began singing and playing the piano at the church very early and moved on to rapping very quickly. He has also made appearances in many films and occasional television episodes.

16. Usain Bolt

This sprinter from Jamaica is a three-time winner of the Laureus Sports Person of the Year. He carries the tag of the fastest man on earth and is a six-time Olympic champion. His record makes no doubt that he is the greatest sprinter of all time, simultaneously holding the record for 100 and 200 meters.

17. Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue is one more celebrity who has transitioned from singer to actress. This singer from Australia is often referred to as “The Princess of Pop” and “The Goddess of Pop”. She is releasing her latest album featuring 13 tracks this Christmas season.

18. Beyonce

Beyonce is an American singer and songwriter. Her WordPress-based website has an interesting layout carrying full-width pictures as you scroll down the landing page. To navigate further in the website, you would need to access the pull-out menu from the left side.

19. Garry Kasparov

It would be wrong to slot Kasparov as a former world chess champion. He is an author on tour promoting his latest book “Winter is Coming”. Beyond this, he is also a pro-democracy leader in Russia and a global human rights activist.

20. Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill is an American singer and songwriter. She achieved fame with her solo album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’. It earned her 5 awards at the 41st Grammy Awards.

21. Lights

Lights is a Canadian singer and music writer. She started her music career writing for Sony and has won several awards.

22. Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho has been in comedy for most of her adult life. Winning accolades for comedy right from college, she became a Patron Saint for Outsiders, for people who could not speak for themselves. She has used her fame to speak about burning social issues.

23. Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone is a famous film personality who brought the gritty Rocky to life on the big screen. His recent film ‘The Expendables’ with an all-star cast that included Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, and Steve Austen opened to number one at the box office.

24. Paulo Coelho

People worldwide widely read the works of Paulo Coelho, a Brazilian novelist. His most popular novel, ‘The Alchemist’ has been translated into 80 languages. After a confused and rebellious childhood, he was spiritually inspired during a 500-mile walk that he undertook at age 40. It reaffirmed his desire to be a writer. Besides novels, he writes columns regularly that are thought-provoking. He is the winner of numerous international awards including the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum.

Well, that’s our list. Trust that I’ve given you a fair idea of how differently WordPress can be used to create powerful, impressive websites.

For more inspiration, here are other popular websites built on WordPress. It is a versatile platform, and that’s why so many large companies use WordPress.