Ranked: Gold Coast's top 20 Instagram influencers of 2021

They are the names shaping our city - one glamorous photo at a time. Find out about the fascinating lives of the Gold Coast's 20 most influential Instagram influencers of 2021. READ THE FULL LIST >>>

Georgia Schampers

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May 13, 2021 - 7:43AM

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They are the names shaping our city - one glamorous photo at a time.

There have never been more Instagram 'influencers' in the Gold Coast vying for our attention online.

These are the 20 people who do it best.

SEE THE LIST OF 2020

20. Jamie Allen, @jamie_jaymes

Followers: 153k

Owner of her own swimwear label ‘Jaymes Swimwear’, Jamie Allen has now accumulated more than 150,000 followers.

Strength: Creative and unique style.

Claim to fame: Her swimwear label and because she’s friends with Ashy Bines.

Jamie Allen, @jamie_jayymes

19. Em Carey, @em_carey

Followers: 162k

Emma Carey, known as "the girl who fell from the sky", has inspired thousands by sharing her journey since a freak skydiving accident left her paralyzed from the waist down.

Strength: Drawing

Claim to fame: Sharing her daily struggles with catheters and nerve damage whilst living her best life.

Emma Carey, @em_carey

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18. Edyn Denise, @edyndenise

Followers: 185k

A Love Island favourite, fans are obsessed with Edyn’s beach-side bikini pics

Strength: Humorous Podcast host of ‘The Uncensored Show’

Claim to fame: Spreads awareness for animal sanctuaries and posts bangin’ photos

Edyn Denise, @edyndenise

17. Chloe Chapman, @chloechapman

Followers: 234k

Wife of DJ Paul Fisher, Chloe Chapman gives followers an insight into her glamorous lifestyle.

Strength: Openly shares her struggles with fertility and miscarriage.

Claim to fame: Being Paul Fisher's wife.

Chloe Chapman, @chloechapman

16. Lily Brown, @_lilybrown

Followers: 355k

Tik Tok & YouTube Star Lily Brown is a popular fashionista.

Strength: Authentic videos and quirky style

Claim to fame: Fiery red hair that turns heads.

Lily Brown, @lilybrown

15. Healthy Chick 101 (Riley Hemson), @healthychick101

Followers: 359k

Riley Hemson, known as @healthychick101, launched her popular inspo page online a few years ago after she began documenting her fitness journey.

Strength: Inspiring and body positive.

Claim to Fame: Has her own Luxe Athleisure apparel store and rubs shoulders with Tammy Hembrow and other well-known influencers.

Riley Hemson, @healthychick101

14. Make Up by Jaz (Jaz Hand), @makeupby_jaz

Followers: 383k

Jasmine Hand is a long-time make-up artist who has become popular online for her YouTube tutorials.

Strength: Impeccable makeup skills.

Claim to fame: Make-up, fitness, fashion and her fine jewellery store.

Jaz Hand, @makeupby_jaz

13. Anna Paul, @anna_paull

Followers: 556k

Anna Paul is well known for her 60-second Tik Tok vlogs showing off her dazzling lifestyle.

Strength: Body Positivity and fashion

Claim to Fame: Only Fans superstar

12. Tahlia Skaines, @tahliaskaines

Followers: 608k

Lawyer turned model. A photo of her wearing a hip-showing bikini went viral online after a mother wrote a lengthy rant on Facebook to the brand, questioning the lack of fabric around the pubic area. It read: “I’m afraid I’ll be split in half by the detail floss fanny part of your togs.”

Strength: Both beauty and brains.

Claim to fame: Online news stories about Tahlia modelling and travelling around the world.

Tahlia Skaines, @tahliaskaines

11. Skye Wheatley, @skye.wheatley

Followers: 682k

Shot to fame in 2014 after placing third on reality Tv show Big Brother. Now a mother to two boys,she shares her new lifestyle.

Strength: Can laugh at herself.

Claim to fame: Starring on reality Tv

Skye Wheatley, @skye.wheatley

10. Elsa’s Wholesome Life (Ellie Bullen), @elsas_wholesomelife

Followers: 753k

Ellie Bullen is a plant-based nutritionist and dietitian who owns ‘The Wholesome Store’, specialising in wellness.

Strength: Shares information about nutrition and fertility

Claim to fame: Super cute son Bowie and Pinterest pawfect dog Oat.

Ellie Bullen, @elsas_wholesomelife

9. Reece Hawkins, @reece_hawkins_

Followers: 851k

Became popular online for his documented relationship with social media star Tammy Hembrow. Now dating London Goheen, they have just had their first child together.

Strength: Doesn’t take himself too seriously and loves to pose.

Claim to fame: Being Tammy Hembrow’s boyfriend.

8. Ashy Bines, @ashybines

Followers: 1m

Became a personal trainer and fitness influencer a decade ago and started the ‘bikini bod’ trend.

Strength: Has a tight-knit community of online supporters.

Claim to fame: Her Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge.

Ashy Bines, @ashybines

7. Dannibelle, @dannibelle

Followers: 1m

A law student and personal trainer, Dannibelle rose to online fame after sharing her workout videos and health tips.

Strength: Her strength and smarts.

Claim to fame: Women’s Best athlete

Dannibelle, @dannibelle

6. Ellie Jean Coffey, @elliejeancoffey

Followers: 1m

The Gold Coast-born Ellie-Jean was a professional surfer and known for her Instagram feed of candid bikini photos.

Strength: If you’re into surfing and chicks in bikinis, this account is one to follow.

Claim to fame: Surfing.

Ellie-Jean Coffrey, @elliejeancoffey

5. Emilee Hembrow, @emileehembrow

Followers: 1.1M

Like her sister Tammy Hembrow, Emilee became popular online for sharing her pregnancy. She’s also opened up a cosmetic injectables and facials clinic.

Strength: She isn’t afraid to share the good and bad. Recently sharing about her heartbreaking miscarriage at 30 weeks.

Claim to fame: Fashion, family and candid photos.

Emilee Hembrow, @emileehembrow

4. Hannah Polites, @hannahpolites

Followers: 1.2M

Made a name for herself online for her stunning body and Gold Coast look and was previously a midwife at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Strength: Very yummy mummy.

Claim to fame: She’s tanned, blonde and loves to show off her stunning figure after having two kids.

Hannah Polites, @hannahpolites

3. Gabby Epstein, @gabbyepstein

Followers: 2.5M

Gabby Epstein shares her modelling lifestyle and her praise for adult subscription site OnlyFans where she can “post any f**ked up sh*t I want to without worrying about losing brand deals”.

Strength: Looks like a Victoria's Secret Angel.

Claim to fame: Posing in tiny bikinis around the world.

2. Emily Skye, @emilyskyefit

Followers: 2.5M

Skye has worked as a model for most of her life but gained a social media following by sharing her meals and workouts online.

Strength: Shows realistic photos of her body after having a baby.

Claim to fame: Incredible fitness photos and her “no excuses” attitude.

1.Tammy Hembrow, @tammyhembrow

Followers: 12.2M

Tammy Hembrow is the queen of social media influencers on the Coast. She shares her fitness journey, her adorable children and fashion tips. She is one of four sisters branded the ‘Australian Kardashians’.