26 stories that explain star tattoos

Tattoos of show business stars people perceive differently. So, some want the same, and others consider the drawings strange and even ugly. At the same time, very few people know what history is behind each picture.

If in ancient times tattoos had on their bodies only the elite, in the modern world they are very popular among people of different ages. Some people choose beautiful pictures to decorate their bodies, but most of them put an important meaning in the tattoo. We bring to your attention the history of star tattoos.

1. Angelina Jolie

Tattoos of this actress can be recognized among millions, because they are truly unique. Previously, Angelina on her shoulder was stuffed with the name of her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton, but their relationship ended, and the tattoo was irrelevant. As a result, it was removed, and the geographic coordinates of the birthplace of her family members were filled on top.

2. David Beckham

On the body of the football player, there are many tattoos that have a connection with his beloved family. For example, on the palm there is a copy of the drawing of his daughter. On his left arm is David's tattoo dedicated to his beloved wife Victoria, her name is in Sanskrit. That's just an ill luck - in the word was made a mistake, and on the hand appeared an inscription - "ВиХтория".

3. Evan Rachel Wood

In 2011, the actress in an interview told that there are nine tattoos on her body, and one of them is made on the inside of the lip. As she looks, the girl does not show anyone. The most noticeable tattoo is made on the back, this is Edgar Allan Poe's quote, which translates as follows: "Is it all the same that I can visibly imagine - a dream in a dream?".

4. Miley Cyrus

The body of the singer is like a sheet of paper, on which many small drawings are drawn, but they are all nonrandom, for example, she has images of pets and pictures that symbolize her love for some food and drink.

5. Ryan Gosling

Many, looking at the actor's tattoo, consider it, to put it mildly, "strange." The actor told that he likes non-ideal tattoos, so he decided to develop a sketch himself. Ryan said that he wanted to make the hand of a monster that holds a bloody heart, but with his artistic abilities was able to draw something similar to a cactus that flaunts beneath his elbow.

6. Cara Delevin

A huge number of people are doing tattoos in honor of someone or something that they love. These include the well-known model. The girl has repeatedly admitted that she can not live without the bacon she constantly thinks about. As a result, she decided to make the inscription "bacon" in English on her foot. Strange choice, of course, but love - she is ...

7. Amy Winehouse

On the body of the now deceased singer there were 12 tattoos that looked as if she herself had drawn. Amy talked about the fact that all the drawings describe the history of the last few years of her life. For example, on her left shoulder was a horseshoe (a symbol of happiness) with the inscription "Daddy Girl", which translates as "Papa's daughter", and the drawing of a naked girl personified the eccentric side of the singer's nature.

8. Dwayne Johnson

On the shoulder of the actor, who wears the nickname "Rock", once had a bullish head and it symbolized his old nickname "Brahma Bull". After a while he decided to improve the drawing, making it more interesting. It took 22 hours to rework. On the page in his social network he wrote that every detail of the picture is a reflection of personal history. For example, cracks embody the hard lessons of life, which he faced many times.

9. Sophie Turner and Macy Williams

Actresses became known for the fact that they took part in the shooting of the popular mega series "The Game of Thrones". In honor of the day of the statement on the role, they stuffed themselves on the hands of this landmark date 07.06.09.

10. Rihanna

Many girls admire the tattoo of the singer and repeat them on her body. The most attention is drawn to the figure, located under the breast of Rihanna - the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. When the journalists asked her about the meaning of this tattoo, the girl answered that this is a reflection of a real woman who is a role model for future generations. The picture itself is dedicated to the grandmother, who is not only in the heart, but also in the heart of Rihanna.

11. Christina Aguilera

On the body of the singer there are several tattoos, for example, on her neck there is a word - Xtina, which denotes her nickname.

12. Jennifer Lawrence

A huge number of people often forget something and for a reminder they are used to making notes on their hands. Favorite of many Jennifer Lawrence decided to create an eternal reminder that you need to drink water. As a result, the inscription H2O appeared on her brush, but for some unknown reason the number 2 has shifted from the lower position to the upper position and now it does not resemble the formula of water.

13. Justin Bieber

From the very beginning of his career, the guy began applying tattoos on the body, many of them are of a religious nature. He made one of the first tattoos on the left side of the chest - the vertical inscription "Yeshua", which in Hebrew means "Jesus."

14. Judy Dench

The British actress decided to make herself an unusual gift for the 81st anniversary - a tattoo. As a result, the inscription on the wrist Judy appeared in Latin - Carpe Diem, which translates as "Catch the moment". The actress said that this phrase is her motto for life.

15. Lily Allen

The British singer has a lot of tattoos, which are very important for her. Recently, mini-tattoos have become very popular, which are applied to the fingers. At many stars on an index finger it is possible to see an inscription "тссс ..." in English. She also has Lily Allen, and she did it after a party with Lindsay Lohan, who also has this drawing.

16. Johnny Depp

The body of a popular actor has a lot of tattoos and all of them are important. One picture later Johnny had to change. During the relationship with Winona Ryder, the actor on the forearm stuffed the inscription Winona Forever ("Winona forever"), because at that time it seemed to him that their relationship was eternal. Unfortunately, hopes did not materialize, and after parting, Depp remade the inscription on Wino Forever ("Drunk forever").

Apparently, Depp's life does not teach anything, or he falls in love so much that he thinks it's forever. Another bummer was waiting for him with his new lover Amber Hurd, to whom he dedicated the inscription on the fingers of his left hand - SLIM ("slimy"). Scandalous parting left a scar not only in Johnny's heart, but also forced him to change the tattoo and now his fingers are decorated with the inscription SCUM, and it translates as "scum". Perhaps, with his first wife still more fortunate.

17. Victoria Beckham

The wife of the soccer player on the body has different tattoos, which she did in honor of important events in her life. On the neck and back of Victoria in Hebrew there is a quote from the biblical "Song of Songs", and it translates as follows: "I belong to my beloved, and my beloved belongs to me."

18. Megan Fox

On the right hand, the actress once decided to make a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, but after a while she realized that she had made a mistake and began to issue a problematic drawing. Megan explains this decision by thinking and concluding that Marilyn is a negative character who suffered from personal and bipolar disorders, and she does not need such negative energy.

19. Scarlett Johansson

A colorful tattoo on the left hand of the actress is impossible not to notice, and it represents the sunrise. The picture is not just beautiful, but carries a special significance for Scarlett, but, unfortunately, she does not tell anyone about this. The only thing she admits is that when she looks at the tattoo, she feels happy.

20. Emma Stone

Many will find it strange tattoo on the girl's wrist - bird's paws. But in this primitive drawing there is a sense - these are the legs of the thrush, which is mentioned in the song The Beatles "Blackbird". Emma claims that the sketch of the tattoo was created by Paul McCartney. Interestingly, the fact that the same pattern is on the wrist of my mother Stone, who has overcome cancer. Together they went to the salon to celebrate this joyful event.

21. Paris Jackson

The daughter of the famous singer has devoted a lot of tattoos to her late father, for example, on her brush there is the word "Bad", which translates as "bad." The tattoo is dedicated to Michael Jackson's famous song. By the way, the word is written in the font that was used for the single. There are Paris tattoos dedicated to other great musicians, for example, a red lightning in memory of David Bowie, a purple tattoo is a symbol of the Prince, and "VH" on the forefinger is a tribute to Van Halen.

22. Selena Gomez

In her personal life, the singer is not lucky, because her relationship with Bieber brought her to a nervous breakdown and treatment in the hospital. Apparently, such difficulties and pushed her to do a tattoo - she had on her back in Arabic written the phrase "first love yourself."

23. Laurie Petty

The actress admitted that she began to decorate her body with tattoos in 20 years, and now on her hands (and not only) many small but significant drawings. For example, a diaphragm with a heart that pumps blood, serves as a reminder that it is important to appreciate every moment in life.

24. Mike Tyson

It's impossible not to notice the tattoo on the body of the former boxer, as it is put on his face around the left eye - a symbol of Maori. With this drawing, he honored his "warrior spirit", as did the ancient Polynesians and Maori. By the way, an interesting story was connected with this tattoo. As you know, Tyson starred in the movie "Bachelor Party in Vegas", and in the second part the same tattoo as a boxer, was on the face of one of the main characters. As a result, the man who was doing Tyson's tattoo sued the Warner Bros. film studio. for copyright infringement.

25. Adam Levin

On the body of the singer there are a lot of tattoos and, according to him, most of them have an important meaning. For example, on his forearm he can see large numbers of "222" - a tattoo with a special historical meaning. In fact, "222" is the door number of the first studio, where they recorded their hits "Maroon 5".

26. Tom Hardy

To finish the selection I would like a very interesting story, which is connected with two popular actors: Tom Hardy and Leonardo DiCaprio. In an interview, Tom admitted that after the shootings in the film "Survivor" he concluded that Leonardo would not receive a nomination for an Oscar. As you know, he argued and now must put on his body a tattoo - the phrase "Leo knows everything", which in his handwriting will write Oscar-winning DiCaprio.