Top 10 People Who Trended in 2021

Looking back at 2021, it was quite a year. From a global pandemic to protests and post-presidential election, there’s no shortage of topics that have dominated the news cycle in 2021. But what about the people who trended the most in 2021? Here are the top 10 people who have been trending on the internet last year.

1) Kyle Rittenhouse: Kyle Rittenhouse made headlines earlier this year when he was arrested and charged with shooting three people, two of whom died, during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The 17-year-old self-proclaimed militia member claimed he was acting in self-defense, but prosecutors argued that he was the aggressor. Rittenhouse’s case is still ongoing, but he has become a rallying point for both the right and the left in America. See “The Kyle Rittenhouse case proves the entire country is sick” article.
2) Tiger Woods: Professional golfer Tiger Woods made a triumphant return to the sport this year after winning his fifth Masters Tournament. Woods’ victory was particularly noteworthy because it came after years of injuries and personal struggles that many thought would end his career.
3) Alec Baldwin: Actor Alec Baldwin made headlines in 2021 for all the wrong reasons when he shot the director of the movie he was working on. Baldwin has not pleaded guilty to a charge and avoided jail time, but the incident was yet another blemish on his already checkered public persona. Check out previous ARO “There is a chance Alec Baldwin did it!” article.
4) Travis Scott: American rapper Travis Scott had a huge year professionally, releasing several chart-topping singles and performing at both the Super Bowl and the Grammys. He also made headlines for his on-again, off-again relationship with reality TV star Kylie Jenner, with whom he has one child.
5) Simone Biles: American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time this year when she won her sixth consecutive all-around championship at the World Championships. She also made history by becoming the first woman ever to land a triple-double in competition.
6) Derek Chauvin: Derek Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer who was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin’s trial is still ongoing, but his case has sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
7) Morgan Wallen: Country music singer Morgan Wallen had a breakout year professionally, but he made just as many headlines this year for his bad behavior offstage. In February, he was caught on camera using a racial slur, which resulted in him being suspended from radio play and dropped by his record label.
8) Henry Ruggs III: Henry Ruggs III is an American football player who was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs is known for his speed and athleticism, and he has been hailed as one of the most promising young players in the league.
9) Pete Davidson: Comedian Pete Davidson made headlines this year for his high-profile split from actress Margaret Qualley and for opening up about his battle with a borderline personality disorder. Davidson has also been outspoken about his struggles with substance abuse and mental health in general, which has earned him both praise and criticism from fans and critics alike.
10) Shailene Woodley: American actress Shailene Woodley made headlines this year for her role in HBO’s hit show Big Little Lies as well as for her activism offscreen. Woodley is a vocal supporter of environmental causes as well as indigenous rights, and she frequently uses her platform to speak out on these issues.
These are the top trending people, according to Google. These people dominated social media and in news cycles throughout 2021.

See Google trending list: https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2021/US/