Pete Davidson’s tattoo for Kim Kardashian
Before their whirlwind romance came to an abrupt end after 9 months, Pete Davidson dedicated several tattoos to Kim Kardashian, including one on his left clavicle that reads ‘my girl is a lawyer’. This was in reference to Kardashian passing her first-year law exam, known as the ‘baby bar’. A romantic gesture? Yes, but perhaps a bit hasty in hindsight.
Hayden Panttiere’s no regrets tattoo
Oh, the irony… while aiming for a ‘live without regrets’ sentiment inked onto her skin, Hayden Panttiere might’ve felt a touch of the very thing she wished to avoid in her life. Her tattoo, due to a slight but significant oversight, read as a misspelled version of ‘regrets’. Now, that’s a permanent typo!
David Beckham’s tattoo for Victoria Beckham
Love knows no bounds, and in the case of David Beckham, it also knows no accurate translations. In an attempt to show his love for his wife, Victoria, Beckham had her name etched onto his arm in Hindi. Romantic? Absolutely – but not accurate. Unfortunately, it was misspelled.
Lil’ Wayne’s face tattoos
Rapper Lil’ Wayne has teardrop tattoos on his face – a prison shorthand symbol often associated with the number of people someone has killed. While Lil’ Wayne hasn’t confirmed the meaning of his tattoos, it is definitely a bold and somewhat controversial choice for facial ink.
Rihanna’s neck tattoo
The fabulous Rihanna’s French neck tattoo was meant to read ‘rebellious flower’, but unfortunately, the translation didn’t quite hit the mark. Instead, it reads ‘flower rebel’. It might not be exactly what she wanted, but at least it can still be considered on-brand for the singer-songwriter and entrepreneur.
Amanda Seyfried’s inappropriate foot tattoo
Amanda Seyfried has a sort of girl next door charm about her, don’t you think? Well, you might be surprised to hear about her cheeky foot tattoo reading ‘minge’ – a British slang term for vagina. Seyfriend explains, “It’s a term of endearment and in England it means vagina but in the U.S., where I spend most of my time, it doesn’t mean anything.”
Soulja Boy’s brand logo tattoos
Commitment to a brand is one thing, but Soulja Boy took it to another level. The rapper decided to ink not one, but two luxury brand logos onto his face. With the Bentley logo proudly stamped on his temple and the Gucci logo placed between his eyes, he’s a walking billboard for high-end brands. Talk about branding yourself.
Angelina Jolie’s tribute to Billy Bob Thornton
Angelina Jolie has always been known for her bold choices, both on and off the screen. And, at one point, she had a let’s say, bold tattoo, in tribute to then-husband Billy Bob Thornton. While their love story may have ended, the ink lingered on, until she decided it was time to remove and cover it. Tattoos, like relationships, sometimes need a rewrite.
Chris Brown’s neck tattoo
Chris Brown’s neck tattoo left people questioning his choices. The ink depicts a woman with what looks to be a black eye. Given Brown’s previous convictions, this tattoo was in poor taste, to say the least. His rep insisted that the tattoo was in fact a sugar skull, not an abused woman.
Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ tattoo
Ariana Grande wanted to celebrate her smash hit 7 Rings with some permanent ink. But, instead of receiving applause, her tattoo made headlines for the wrong reasons. The Japanese characters meant to spell out ‘7 rings’ actually translated to ‘shichirin’, which means a small charcoal grill. Note to self: always double-check translations before inking.
Brooklyn Beckham’s love letter tattoo
Brooklyn Beckham wears his heart on his sleeve, or in this case, on the back of his neck. A hyper-realistic tattoo showcases the eyes of his significant other, Nicola Peltz, and as if that wasn’t enough, he then added a full-length love letter from her, referring to him as her ‘forever boy’. True love or youthful impulse? Well, time will tell.
Ben Affleck’s vast back tattoo
Dubbed the mid-life crisis tattoo by fans, Ben Affleck’s enormous phoenix rising from the ashes takes up his whole back. He got the tattoo after splitting with Jennifer Garner, and initially denied it was real. But two years later, he admitted finally admitted to it in response to an article. Jennifer Lopez, Affleck’s new wife, once actually commented on the tattoo being “awful.”
Drake’s Beatles tribute tattoo
After breaking several of The Beatles’ chart records, Drake decided to celebrate the moment with an Abbey Road-inspired tattoo. However, there was a twist – he added himself as a fifth member, and on top of that, it depicts him leading the iconic band. Many Beatles fans considered it a tacky move, some even labeling it arrogant.
Kendall Jenner’s ‘meow’ tattoo
Most get tattoos with significant meanings, but Kendall Jenner? No, instead, she got ‘meow’ inked on her lip, a decision she made after a big night out. In her own words to Ellen DeGeneres, there was “no real meaning behind it”, and “I just wanted to be able to say that I have a tattoo on my face!”
Zayn Malik’s girlfriend tributes
Zayn Malik’s history of romance can be seen through his tattoos. The eyes between his pecs are said to belong to ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid. And previously, Malik had a cartoon of ex-fiancé Perrie Edwards on his bicep, only to cover it up with a galaxy design after dating Hadid. When it comes to love, Malik’s skin has definitely seen its share of stories.
Ryan Cabrera’s Ryan Gosling tribute
The game of ‘tattoo roulette’ might not be the best idea, especially when it leaves you with an unexpected portrait of Ryan Gosling. Well, that’s exactly what happened to singer Ryan Cabrera. Friends convinced him to ink his on his leg. While some might cringe, Cabrera stands by it, proudly stating, “I’m very proud of it.”
Ryan Gosling’s self-etched tattoo
Ah, the man himself. Here’s a good example of when DIY isn’t the best approach, especially when it comes to tattoos. Ryan Gosling decided to give himself a tattoo, intending to show a monster’s hand dropping a bloody heart. Unfortunately, his self-tattooing skills made it look more like a wonky cactus.
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Galway Girl’ tattoo
Ed Sheeran is no stranger to the tattoo needle, and to commemorate her appearance in his ‘Galway Girl’ music video, he allowed Saoirse Ronan (who played a starring role) to ink the song title on his arm. But as a prank, she intentionally misspelled ‘girl’ as ‘grill’. Fancy a Galway grill, anyone?
Cara Delevingne’s bacon tattoo
Some tattoos are deep and meaningful, others… not so much. Supermodel Cara Delevingne has ‘bacon…’ inked on the sole of her foot. When asked if it was a reference to Francis Bacon or another historical figure, she responded, “Anything bacon is good, am I right?” Well, she’s not wrong there.
Sylvester Stallone’s cover-up tattoo
When Rocky decides to change things up, he goes big. Sylvester Stallone covered up a tattoo of his wife, Jennifer Flavin, with an image of his movie dog, Butkus. Fans quickly speculated if their marriage was on the rocks, which sadly was confirmed with their separation after a long 25-year run.
Pink’s barcode tattoo
Barcode tattoos were a fairly popular idea back in the day, and Pink jumped right on the trend – getting herself inked with a barcode containing her birthdate and an album release date, alongside her lucky number 13. But, fast forward to today, the smudged lines are blurring together, making the barcode not just unreadable but also a little unsightly.
Johnny Depp’s ‘Winona forever’ tattoo
Most people can probably recall Johnny Depp’s now infamous ‘Winona Forever’ tattoo. In 1990, Depp, smitten with then-girlfriend Winona Ryder, had this etched on his arm. But unfortunately, their love wasn’t as permanent as the tattoo, and after their breakup in 1993, Depp made a witty edit to the tattoo, turning it into ‘Wino Forever’. Cheers to clever cover-ups!
Chanel Iman’s neck tattoo
Supermodel Chanel Iman decided to make a literal statement with a hanger tattoo on her neck. Her justification? “You put clothes on a hanger, and you put clothes on a model.” It serves as a reminder of her profession, although some might argue it’s a bit on-the-nose.
Pamela Anderson’s barbed wire tattoo
Oh, the 90s! A time of edgy trends and choices that sometimes didn’t age well. Pamela Anderson’s barbed wire arm tattoo is one of those. Once a symbol of her wild side, it now seems a little out of place. Infamously, Anderson chose to get the tattoo done for real for her 1996 movie Barb Wire, which proved a massive critical and commercial bomb.
Mike Tyson’s face tattoo
Mike Tyson’s tribal face tattoo has become just as famous as his boxing skills, but a tattoo covering has the face definitely isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Tyson, however, has zero regrets as he wanted his iconic ink to give him that ‘warrior status’ he’s known for. Questionable fashion statement? Absolutely. Memorable? Undoubtedly.
Cheryl’s backside tattoo
After a battle with malaria, British pop star Cheryl made a let’s say, bold choice. A gigantic tattoo of roses sprawling all across her lower back and derriere, taking 15 hours to complete. While the tattoo may be symbolic to Cheryl, the enormous floral piece was dubbed ‘tacky’ and ‘overwhelming’ by many fans.
Nicole Richie’s ‘virgin’ tattoo
Nicole Richie got ‘virgin’ tattooed on her wrist when she was just 16, as a nod to her Virgo zodiac sign. Fast forward a few years, and she’s called it her biggest regret. She later told an interviewer: “I’d add an ‘i’ and an ‘a’ and say I’m from Virginia, but I just don’t think people are going to believe me. So, I’m just stuck.”
Jennifer Lawrence’s H2O tattoo
In 2015, Jennifer Lawrence attempted to get the molecular formula for water, H2O, tattooed on her hand, as a personal reminder to stay hydrated. The minor hiccup? The ‘2’ was in the wrong position, making the formula invalid. Lawrence candidly confessed: “I should have Googled it before I got it tattooed on my body forever.” (There’s always laser removal, Jen!)
Machine Gun Kelly’s red neck tattoo
Yes, we know that art is open to interpretation, but Machine Gun Kelly’s red vertical line tattoo on his neck is just puzzling. At a glance, it actually looks more like a sinister slit rather than a symbolic or arty design. We do know MGK has a love for the eccentric with his music, but it’s clearly not just confined to that.
Zac Efron’s YOLO tattoo
Before ‘YOLO’ became a satirical internet acronym, Zac Efron sported it proudly on his hand, premiering it at the New Years Eve movie premiere back in 2011. Though the phrase itself celebrates living in the moment, it’s mostly used in an ironic way these days, and this tattoo might be a reminder that some moments are fleeting.
Sophia Bush’s triangle tattoo
On the more subtle end of the celebrity tattoo spectrum, Sophia Bush’s forearm triangle is small, but it still has us scratching our heads. Far from the complex and grand designs we see on others, it curiously looks like… a WiFi strength indicator? Maybe a stable internet connection is indeed one of her passions!
Steve-O’s self-portrait tattoo
Talk about self-love… Steve-O, not one to shy away from the outrageous, has an enormous tattoo of his own face sprawled across his back. This might top the list of vanity tattoos, especially with the caption ‘yeah dude, I rock!’ and his own autograph scribed below. The Jackass star is known to be a prankster, but this time, the joke’s permanent.
Melanie Griffith’s tattoo for Antonio Banderas
Love may be eternal, but unfortunately, tattoos can outlast relationships. Melanie Griffith learned this the hard way, having to undergo the painful process of removing the large ‘Antonio’ tattoo from her arm following her split from Banderas. She has since replaced it with a sweet crossword style tattoo of her children’s names.
Mena Suvari’s back tattoo
Mena Suvari’s back tattoo is a series of three words: ‘Word Sound Power.’ It covers a significant portion of her upper back and while the words may hold a special meaning to the American Beauty actress, to the rest of us, it just seems like an odd combination of words thrown together.
Kelly Osbourne’s tattoo for her dad
Ah, family love. Kelly Osbourne, always one to wear her heart on her sleeve, literally had a tribute to her father tattooed on her forearm. Between the ‘Daddy’ text, the heart-shaped lock, and the golden key, it’s definitely heartfelt. But, its size and clash of colors make it look pretty garish.
Kelly Osbourne’s head tattoo
Yes, Kelly Osborne makes the list again. She once decided to shave the sides of her head and got the word ‘Stories…’ tattooed in purple ink on one side. She posted it with a caption: ‘Sorry mum and dad but I love it!’ Thankfully for her, if she ever rethinks the design, some strategic hair growth will come to the rescue.
Post Malone’s ‘always tired’ face tattoo
Post Malone has no shortage of tattoos, but one of the most talked about is the words ‘always tired’ tattooed under his eyes. It’s a bold choice to have a tattoo on your face. We get it, everyone’s tired, but is it really necessary to have it tattooed right there where everyone that ever looks at you is going to see it?
Katie Price’s tribute to Peter Andre
When British glamor model Katie Price and singer Peter Andre were happily married, Price got a crown and ‘Pete’ tattooed on her body. After their divorce, instead of covering up the tattoo, she simply got a garish cross tattooed over it. Talk about a statement.
Audrina Patridge’s neck tattoo
Audrina Patridge’s large neck tattoo is definitely… something. The colours are loud, and it’s pretty unclear what exactly it’s showing. When talking about her tattoo, the model and TV personality only mentioned the snake, saying that in many ancient cultures it represented both Gods and demons. Each to their own.
Ashley Greene’s foot tattoo
Twilight actress Ashley Greene chose to etch the phrase ‘Life’s a Dance’ onto her foot as a permanent reminder to go with the flow. But, there’s a tiny but glaring grammatical error, hers actually reads ‘Lifes a Dance’. Luckily for Greene, this error should be an easy fix compared to some of the more complex tattoos on this list.
