Influencers from Australia starting with R
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Rebel Wilson
Occupation: ComedianInstagram: 11M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 2.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersRebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza (2003–2007) and later appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge (2006–2007). She wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men, both in 2011.
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Rhea Ripley
Occupation: WrestlerInstagram: 6.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 962K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersDemi Bennett is an Australian professional wrestler. As of July 2017, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Rhea Ripley. She is a two-time Women's World Champion and a one-time WWE Raw Women's Champion. Her first reign as Women's World Champion is tied with Bayley as the longest in the title's history at 380 days.
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Robert Irwin
Occupation: ConservationistTikTok: 9.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 8.7M Followers / Subscribers X: 722.5K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersRobert Clarence Irwin is an Australian conservationist, television presenter, zookeeper, wildlife photographer, and actor. He is the son of Steve Irwin, and is often noted by fans to share similarities with his late father. Irwin currently co-hosts the Network 10 reality program I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here alongside Julia Morris. He previously hosted Robert's Real Life Adventures, a program on his family zoo's internal television network, and the Discovery Kids Channel television series Wild But True as well as co-creating the book series Robert Irwin: Dinosaur Hunter. He starred on the Animal Planet series Crikey! It's the Irwins with his mother, Terri, and sister, Bindi, from 2018–2022.
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Rose Byrne
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 620K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersRose Byrne is an acclaimed Australian actress known for her versatile career spanning both dramatic and comedic roles in film and television.
She initially gained recognition in the Australian film industry, winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her lead role in The Goddess of 1967 (2000). She later transitioned to Hollywood, appearing in large-scale productions like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Troy (2004).
Her career includes notable dramatic work, particularly her Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as Ellen Parsons in the legal thriller series Damages (2007–2012).
Byrne also established herself as a successful comedic actress with key roles in major hit films such as:
Bridesmaids (2011)
Neighbors (2014) and its sequel
Spy (2015)
In addition to comedy, she has starred in the horror franchise Insidious and the family films Peter Rabbit. More recently, she has appeared in the miniseries Mrs. America as Gloria Steinem, and the comedy series Physical and Platonic.
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Ruby Rose
Occupation: ActressInstagram: 19.9M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 6.2M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 922K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersRuby Rose is an Australian actress, model, and television presenter, known for her striking androgynous appearance, short hair, and tattoos. She gained international recognition for her roles in action and drama projects, often portraying strong, edgy characters. Ruby is also known for her work as a DJ, her activism for LGBTQ+ rights, and her bold fashion sense.
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Russell Crowe
Occupation: ActorX: 2.8M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.3M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersRussell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor and filmmaker, who has lived most of his life in Australia and is known for his intense and committed performances on screen.
He gained international stardom and critical recognition for several leading roles in major Hollywood films, including winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic film _Gladiator_ (2000).
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### Key Career Highlights
* Breakthrough Roles: He first gained attention in Australia with films like _Romper Stomper_ (1992) and achieved international recognition in _L.A. Confidential_ (1997) and _The Insider_ (1999), the latter earning him his first Oscar nomination.
* Major Awards: He won the Academy Award for _Gladiator_ (2000) and received another nomination for his portrayal of mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. in _A Beautiful Mind_ (2001).
* Other Notable Films: His filmography includes roles in _Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World_ (2003), _Cinderella Man_ (2005), _American Gangster_ (2007), _Les Misérables_ (2012), and _The Nice Guys_ (2016).
* Other Work: Aside from acting, he has a background as a musician and has also directed films, including his debut, _The Water Diviner_ (2014).
He is often described as an "alpha male" actor known for his rugged looks and demanding on-set presence, although he also maintains a private life largely away from Hollywood on his cattle property in Australia.
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Ruthbell Pan
Occupation: TiktokerTikTok: 10M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 3M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 123K Followers / SubscribersRuthbell Pan is a content creator, TikTok Star, and co-founder of OKEH Gaming TV, which specializes in Roblox gaming videos and comedy entertainment. She was born in Australia and is of Taiwanese and Malaysian heritage.
She uses her @ruthbellpan TikTok account to post comedic material, experiments, trivia, and trend videos, having amassed 10 million fans. On YouTube, she and her husband, Aaron Matthew, co-founded the OKEH Gaming TV channel, which focuses on Roblox gameplay videos and comedy, and has a subscriber base of over 7 million. She also shares illustrations and animations on her art-dedicated @rbellart Instagram account, and uses her main Instagram account to share family-oriented content.
She was born on January 23, 2003, making her 22 years old. She married Aaron Matthew in 2021, and they welcomed a daughter named Reinabell in December 2024.
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Ryan Corr
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 128K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersRyan Corr is an Australian actor known for his roles across film and television. He gained early recognition in Australian TV series like Blue Water High and Packed to the Rafters. His notable film work includes the lead role in Holding the Man, for which he won Best Actor at the Australian Film Critics Association Awards, as well as roles in Wolf Creek 2, The Water Diviner, and Hacksaw Ridge. More recently, he has gained international attention for playing Ser Harwin Strong in the HBO series House of the Dragon. He has also starred in other Australian drama series such as Love Child and Bloom.