Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston are among the top celebrity ‘gurus’ Brits turn to for life advice on social media, according to a new study.
The research, which surveyed 2,000 adults, revealed that 32% regularly check out these famous profiles for lifestyle insights, with Joe Wicks, Will Smith and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson also being popular choices.
Nearly half (46%) of those surveyed admitted to loving or liking inspirational quotes, with 52% claiming they instil positivity. Furthermore, 45% confessed to being frequently inspired by the celebrities they follow, with 39% stating their posts and advice provide a daily uplift.
In the realm of sports, David Beckham, Mo Farah, and Jose Mourinho are the figures Brits are most likely to seek life advice from.
The study was commissioned by Snickers, who have developed an AI version of legendary football manager Jose Mourinho offering motivational quotes and tips, with ten of his most inspiring sayings transformed into social memes.
Sergio Peniche, from Mars Wrigley, commented: “You can find inspiration anywhere – in a book, a piece of music – or a celebrity’s Instagram account.”
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He added: “We are delighted to launch the AI powered version of Jose Mourinho, enabling fans to receive insights directly from ‘The Special One’ himself.
“In a time when inspiration and positive reinforcement are vital, we hope to inspire individuals to live their best lives with a dose of Mourinho’s iconic wisdom.”
The study, from Snickers, found one in ten adults think such quotes help them when their football team isn’t doing so well. Special One Jose Mourinho was voted the most motivational manager in Premier League history, with 34% of the votes.
His most popular quote is: ‘The most important part of everything is to be happy’. A close second is: ‘You have to work hard AND well. There are a lot of people who work hard, but not well.’ Another 12% of voters opted for his iconic: ‘A special one’ entrance to English football.
Sergio Peniche, from Snickers, said: “Jose holds a special place in the hearts of not only football fans, but Brits in general.”
He added: “His unusual take on life, which generally led him to success everywhere he managed, is something many could aspire to.”
TOP 10 CELEBRITY ‘LIFESTYLE GURUS’ AS VOTED BY BRITS:
- David Beckham
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- Beyonce
- Jennifer Aniston
- Will Smith
- Michelle Obama
- Marcus Rashford
- Tom Hanks
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Jose Mourinho.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
