More and more people are deciding to get a tattoo. Whether as a simple ornament or with a deep meaning, ink on the skin is very popular all over the world and in all sectors of society.
Of course, this trend is no stranger to celebrities either. In fact, some have paid thousands of dollars for their tattoos and become as famous or even more famous than them, leaving behind some very strange (and some very tragic) stories.
Next, 10 of the most famous tattoos in Hollywood and their special meanings
Like the vast majority of artists of his generation Ariana Grande He has several tattoos decorating his body. However, there is one thing that has been particularly talked about: a little bee behind his ear.
Ariana had this piece tattooed to mark the first anniversary of the infamous Manchester attack, following her concert as part of her Dangerous Woman tour The Islamic State detonated a bomb that killed 22 people.
Since Victorian times The bee is a symbol of the people of Manchester which represents the hard work of all residents who Ariana wanted to pay a little tribute.
Photo: Instagram/@arianagrande
Before you get pregnant, Rihanna He took every opportunity to show off his tattoo Goddess Isiswhich prostrate beneath her breasts. The drawing is a tribute to his grandmotherwho died in 2012 after a tough battle with cancer. Among the various qualities bestowed on Isis is that of being “the mother goddess”for her role as protector of her son Horus and the rest of the creatures on the planet, which would be the portrayal most consistent with Rihanna’s perception of her grandmother as “the great mother” of her home.
“Goddess Isis – perfect woman – role model for future generations – #GRANGRANDOLLY – always in and around my heart,” Rihanna wrote on her social media as she shared her new body art with her thousands of followers.
Photo: Instagram/badgalriri
In 2017 Selena Gomez underwent a kidney transplant due to lupus, which has affected her virtually her entire life. The operation ultimately saved his life, and in memory: I decided to get a tattoo for this special date with Francia Raísa, the friend who donated the kidney. There was a time when the two were at odds after Selena stated that the only person close to her in Hollywood was Taylor Swift, a comment that France didn’t like.
Despite the misunderstanding, both continue their great friendship and the ink of the moment that changed Gomez’s life is still on her arm.
Photo: Instagram/selenagomez
If this tattoo became so popular, it is because there was a time when it was so popular Axl Rose He couldn’t spend two minutes on stage without taking off his shirt and exposing himself the portrait of a woman on her right arm. For several years there was speculation as to who the woman in the portrait was, and it was eventually revealed that she was a woman Barbie von Greifa stripper who Axl Rose fell in love with in 1986 and who dreamed of having her own band “Rocket Queen”. Barbi didn’t manage to launch her career, but she got deep enough into Axl’s life to immortalize her face on his skin and write a song called Rocket Queen, which has become a Guns N’ Roses classic.
“I wrote this song for a girl who had a band called Rocket Queen. She kept me alive for a while. The last part of the song is my message to you or anyone who can take something from it.Axl Rose said about Barbi at the time.
Axl Rose (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage)
The drummer of Blink 182 His entire body is covered in tattoos. Many of them are simply decorative, many others have a deeper meaning, and among these are The “I love you” from his wife Kourtney Kardashian stands out did it on his arm. They are currently expecting a baby whose life was in danger along with his mother, but thanks to the work of doctors, both lives were saved and the relationship is stronger than ever.
Photo: Instagram/kourtneykardash
Demi Lovato has had a very difficult relationship with drugs. In 2018 She overdosed on methamphetamine, heroin and crack cocaine, a mixture that nearly killed her. A year later, after intensive rehabilitation, Lovato shared on her networks a photo of a tattoo that reads “Survivor” that she got on her neck.and becomes a celebration of his life.
“I’ve been through a lot and I really see a fighter… I don’t see a championship winner, but I see a fighter and someone who will keep fighting no matter what they throw at her,” Lovato explained after surviving the experience.
Game of Thrones changed the life of Maisie Williams and Sophie Turnerwho played it during the show Sisters Arya and Sansa Stark during its seven seasons. This brotherhood continued outside the set, and to celebrate, Both had the date of their choice tattooed To be part of a series that is now considered one of the most extraordinary series of all time.
Photo: Instagram/kat_painetattoos
The Lord of the Rings was a phenomenon that marked a before and after in the history of cinema. The acclaimed trilogy also shaped the lives of those who took part in it, and not to forget this unique experience, Sean Astin (Sam Gamyi), Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Dominic Monaghan (Cheerful), Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Billy Boyd (Pippin), Sean Bean (Boromir), Orlando Bloom (Legolas) and Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), They tattooed the number 9 in Elvish, representing the nine members of the ring community.
It’s worth noting that John Rhys-Davies, the actor who played the dwarf Gimli, didn’t want to get a tattoo, so his double did it instead.
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This is probably one of the most commonly seen tattoos in Hollywood history. Johnson wanted the piece to represent his Samoan heritage while also portraying the protection of his family.
“It all comes down to three things: my family, protecting my family and a very aggressive warrior spirit that cannot be contained and that I will continue to fight and overcome; “This piece is right over my heart.”explained actor and fighter John Cena in an interview.
Angelina Jolie is covered in tattoos and the vast majority of them are on her back. One of the most interesting is near his left shoulder blade, as it is a Buddhist protection mantra that recites:
“Let your enemies flee far from you; if you acquire wealth, they will always remain there. Let your beauty resemble that of Apsara. Ultimately, wherever you choose to go or stay, the people around you will protect and serve you wherever you are.”
Angelina Jolie has a Buddhist mantra next to her left shoulder blade
Perhaps most famous, however, is the tiger located on his lower back, and it is a showy Bengal tiger. This tiger was made during a trip to Bangkok using the ancient “handpoke” technique, which is characterized by the fact that it is used only a bamboo stick and a needle.
Jolie got a tattoo to celebrate her Cambodian citizenship, and it was very special was blessed by a local teacher.