Guinness Record was co-founded by twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter in Fleet Street, London, in August 1955. It is a reference book published every year in different languages around the world. It lists world records of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.
About 4,000 world records are published in the Guinness World Records books each year. A lot of our favorite celebrities hold different awards in their respective fields. But these are our favorite celebrities that hold their place in the Guinness world record. You will surely be shocked to hear some of the names and their world-record story.
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé got her start in the music industry as one of the members of the group Destiny’s child. Several years later she decided to go out on her own. Beyoncé definitely ruled after she went solo. She sold millions of albums, sold out every show she played, and even showed the world what a great actress she can be. She broke the world record in 2016 when she released her second album. It sold eight hundred twenty-eight thousand seven hundred three copies worldwide in its first three days on iTunes. That became the fastest-selling tune album of all time.
One Direction
When they were still together, One Direction was one of the top bands in the world. Under the direction of Simon Cowell, they had millions and millions of fans. Every one of their concerts sold out and they sold millions of albums. They even got themselves on the Guinness World record. Currently, they hold the world record for being the first solo act to debut at number 1 with their first three albums.
Hunter Hayes
The country singer Hunter has millions of fans all over the world. Not only is he a great singer and performer, but he is also an activist for childhood hunger. Thanks to his crusade against childhood hunger, Hunter broke the world record for playing the most shows in 24 hours. He played 10 shows in 24 hours and beat the former record holder – The Flaming Lips – who played eight shows in 24 hours. Hunter partners with ConAgra foods to help raise awareness.
Jennifer Lawrence
Since Jennifer’s first movie came out she has become more and more famous. Not only is she an amazing actress, but she has also got some pretty good roles under her belt over the years. She has won Oscars, Golden Globes, and a BAFTA award. However, these aren’t the only awards that Jennifer has. She also made a Guinness World record for being the highest-grossing action movie heroine when the ‘Hunger Games‘ movies grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Among the 10 celebrities with the Guinness World record, The Rock’s record is probably the most unique. The Rock started in WWE, and not long after, he started starring in movies. When it comes to the box office, he even holds a Guinness World record but not for acting or wrestling; it is for making a dip. Yes, you read that right. He got together with his production partner Danny Garcia and his team and created the largest layered dip in the world. The dip weighed 540 pounds and they made a world record for it.
Taylor Swift
It seems as though everything that this ‘Willow‘ singer touches turns to gold. Taylor also holds the Guinness World record for the most million-selling weeks on the United States album charts.
Miley Cyrus
Miley entered the world of stardom as Hannah Montana, and when she got older, she became a pop star. In 2014, Miley broke the Guinness World record for being the most searched-for pop star. It may have been due to her video of ‘Wrecking Ball‘ or her scandalous performance at the MTV music video.
Shakira
The drop-dead-gorgeous ‘Hips Don’t Lie‘ singer Shakira has millions of fans worldwide. She also has a Guinness World record to her name. She is known as the “Facebook Queen” because her world record is for being the first person to reach 100 million likes on Facebook.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry currently holds the Guinness World record for having the most Twitter followers with an astonishing 100 million. Before she became “Twitter Queen”, Justin Bieber and lady Gaga tied for first place with 99 million.
Justin Bieber
When we talk about Justin Bieber, he became a huge sensation after his single release. Since then he has only become more famous. He has more than a million fans all over the world, he also holds a voice record. Bieber currently holds a world record for being the first solo artist ever to have three number one US and UK albums.
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