A man has been decorating himself with tattoos since time immemorial. Ancient people applied drawings to the body to ward off evil spirits or, conversely, to attract good luck on the hunt. Later, tattoos appeared, symbolizing belonging to some social stratum. Currently, body painting is a kind of self-expression method, an opportunity to demonstrate inner experiences, love for loved ones and even a way to perpetuate some life events. Here is a list of actors and actresses who have tattoos. We invite you to admire the photos of the most beautiful and original tattoos and get acquainted with their meaning.
Angelina Jolie
- Gia, Girl, Interrupted, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Almost all parts of the actress's body are decorated with drawings, with each having a special meaning. For example, in the lower abdomen of Angelina, the saying Quod me nutrit me destruit is engraved, which means: "What feeds me, that also kills."
Knowledgeable people claim that the phrase is associated with the teenage period of the star's life, when she suffered from anorexia. The letter h adorning Angie's wrist is a dedication to the artist's brother, James Haven. On the lower back and middle part of the back of Jolie there is a huge Bengal tiger and a dragon, symbolizing protection from negative energy in Buddhism.
Another amulet from all kinds of troubles, the performer of the role of Lara Croft pricked on the left shoulder blade. At the base of former Mrs. Brad Pitt's neck is the phrase Know Your Rights, and on the left forearm is a quote from a play by W. Tennessee. In memory of her departed mother, Angelina knocked out the letter M on her right palm, and on her right hand, just below the elbow - the Arabic symbol "determination". The left shoulder of the Hollywood film star became the place where the tattoo artists applied the geographical coordinates of the places where her children were born.
Ivan Okhlobystin
- "House of the Sun", "Scavenger", "Freud's Method"
There are many tattoos on the body of this Russian actor and director. But all of them, according to Ivan, have a special meaning for him, reflect his inner "I" and are associated with certain stages of life or important events.
For example, on the left chest, Okhlobystin knocked out images of skulls one by one. But these are not just original pictures, but a reminder that his children are forever with him. And only death can change that.
The artist associates a huge image of a dragon occupying the entire left shoulder with himself: he is just as cunning and at the same time very wise and kind. In addition, it is also a powerful talisman against the evil eye. The unicorn, impaled on Ivan's right shoulder, also speaks of the contradictory character.
Nastasya Samburskaya
- "University. New hostel "," Obsession "," Two wives "
Nastya is a cheerful and mischievous person, which is why her tattoos are humorous in nature. She adorned her left forearm with the phrase in English I l̶o̶v̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ love myself and the Latin proverb Aquila non captat muscas, which can be translated as "The eagle does not catch flies." The actress made funny inscriptions on both heels: on the right - "This is the heel", and on the left - "Birthmark". The celebrity also has a blue flower stamped on his right shoulder. But whether it has any meaning or is it just a beautiful picture is unknown. And Samburskaya herself does not comment on this tattoo.
Sophie Turner
- "Game of Thrones", "Time Freak", "X-Men: Apocalypse"
The actress who played Sansa Stark is known for her love of drawings on her own body. Sophie decorated the ring finger of her right hand with the initials of her beloved grandfather. On one of her forefingers is a flame that symbolizes her role in X-Men: Dark Phoenix. The right wrist of the star is adorned with the phrase & beyond, which is part of the pair tattoo (the first part to infinity is on Turner's husband's wrist).
Of course, it was not without a reminder of the series that made the performer world famous. On the inner surface of her left forearm, Sophie knocked out the date 08/07/09 - this is the day she got her starring role. And on the outside there is a picture of a direwolf, the Stark coat of arms and the phrase "The family will survive".
Maisie Williams
- "Game of Thrones", "30 Crazy Desires", "The Book of Love"
Another star of the series "Game of Thrones" decided to perpetuate her participation in this project and also knocked out the date when she was approved for the role of Arya Stark. In addition, the base of Macy's neck is adorned with the phrase No One, symbolizing a secret community of assassins whose main commandment is to be nobody. The third tattoo of the actress is on the left shoulder and looks like an ordinary daisy.
Zoe Saldana
- Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, Words
At first glance, it may seem that Zoe does not have a single tattoo. But this is not at all the case. In an interview, she admitted that about 10 drawings decorate the most secluded parts of her body. But what they are and what they mean, the artist did not tell.
However, some of the revealing outfits that Saldana wore to various ceremonies and parties made it possible to consider a few tattoos. The star was decorated with Arabic script on the right foot and part of the chest on the left; on the inner surface of one thigh, the photographers saw mysterious initials. And two more small stars nestled comfortably on the wrist and ankle of the actress.
Christina Ricci
- Sleepy Hollow, Pan American, The Addams Family
Most of the tattoos (the actress has eight of them) is also hidden from public view. Only on the beach, when a celebrity is sporting a bikini, can they be considered.
Ricci got her first tattoo at the age of 21, knocking out a bouquet of blooming peas on her lower back. In 2003, a fairy appeared on her wrist. A year later, the star's right chest was decorated with a flying sparrow (everyone can appreciate it in the film "The Moan of the Black Snake"), and a little mermaid settled on the left ankle - a reminder of her first movie role.
Soon, on the artist's right shoulder, the tattoo artist knocked out the head of a lion, symbolizing the character in the book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". In memory of her deceased four-legged friend, Christina gouged out the name Jack on her right hip, and the inscription Move or Bleed appeared on the chest in the region of the heart, a kind of life motto. And the performer's body is decorated with folded hands in supplication.
Ryan Gosling
- The Notebook, La La Land, Blade Runner 2049
In an interview, the actor said that he likes tattoos that look unprofessional. And he added that they shouldn't make sense to their owner, lest they someday cause irritation or anger.
If you take seriously the statement of the star, then you should not look for meaning in his body painting. But in fact, all of Gosling's tattoos can be easily attributed to certain periods of his life. For example, the very first tattoo of an artist is nothing more than the cover of a book that his mother read to him as a child.
In a secluded place, near the armpit of his left hand, Ryan has a rather mysterious picture beaten: a certain lady bent over a skeleton. According to experts, this is actress Teda Bara, a silent film star. Slightly lower, the winner of the Golden Globe Award independently stuffed a hairy paw of a monster, more like a cactus bush.
Next to it are the letters W. H. R., an abbreviation for Werewolf Heart Record from Gosling's first album. A kind of "bracelet" is hidden under the watch on the wrist, which is sometimes mistaken for a barcode. The most recent tattoo of a star at the moment is the name of one of his daughters, punctured on the phalanges of the fingers of his left hand.
Megan Fox
- "Transformers", "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", "Towering above the Shadow"
The body of the Hollywood film star is adorned with many pictures and expressions. In terms of the number of tattoos, Megan is about to catch up with Angelina Jolie.
According to the star, each of the drawings made has a meaning for her, is associated with some important event in her life or with creativity. One of the most visible tattoos of the Transformers star is located on her left side and is a reworked quote from the play "Romeo and Juliet." On the opposite side is Nietzsche's dictum. Fox's right shoulder blade is decorated with a quote from King Lear, and the Yin-Yang symbol is engraved on the left wrist, symbolizing the unity of the masculine and feminine.
On her neck, under her hair, Megan applied a Chinese character for energy, courage and fortitude. The only color pattern on the artist's body is a star and a crescent moon, which have settled on the right ankle. But nobody knows what they mean to a celebrity.
Jared Leto
- Dallas Buyers Club, Mr. Nobody, Requiem for a Dream
The Academy Award-winning leader of the 30 Seconds to Mars group is the owner of extremely unusual tattoos. Jared's most famous and most recognizable tattoo, the intertwined glyphs on his right wrist, are associated with his band. On the left forearm of the performer there is another geometric figure: a circle with a cross inside. Everyone in the know knows that this is the emblem of the album A Beautiful Lie.
The singer and actor decorated the calf muscles of both legs with large arrows tending upward. They are nothing more than an interpretation of the group's motto, which can be translated as “Strive upward”. The artist himself filled the slogan Provehito in Altum on the right breast. If you follow in the direction shown by the arrows, you will see the symbolic map of the universe Orbis Epsilon, located on the back of the star and reflecting the philosophy that he adheres to. The space below the elbows Jared "presented" for symmetrical tattoos depicting triads, which is also a reference to one of the albums.
Jason Momoa
- "Game of Thrones", "Stargate Atlantis", "Aquaman"
The actor, who gained worldwide fame after participating in the TV series "Game of Thrones", is also one of those who can boast of unusual tattoos. Of particular interest is the drawing on his left forearm. It is made in the form of shark teeth, encircling Jason's hand in several rows, and is a kind of amulet.
On the left chest of the artist the names of his daughter and son are engraved. And it seems that at first the children themselves drew sketches, and then the tattoo artist made a tattoo. The phalanges of one finger on his right hand became the place where Momoa filled in the name of a deceased friend. And on the outer surface of the forearm is the French phrase etre toujours ivre, which means "to always be drunk." It is noteworthy that Zoya Kravets, Jason's stepdaughter, has exactly such a tattoo.
Dominic Purcell
- Escape, John Doe, Equilibrium
The Escape and Legends of Tomorrow star continues our list of actors who love tattoos. The actor's back is decorated with big figures of tough guys on both sides. On his left forearm, Dominic has stamped the dates of birth of his four children. There is also a cozy tattoo with the inscription Family is Life. Both shoulders of the artist are covered with tattoos in the form of geographical maps, and on the left there is still a large compass. In addition to the above, on the hands of Purcell, you can find other drawings on the marine theme.
Dwayne Johnson
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Second Chance, Fast and Furious 5
This popular performer also used his body as a canvas. True, he only has two tattoos. The head of a bull is knocked out on the right bicep of the Hollywood star. This is a direct reference to the zodiac sign under which Dwayne was born.
But the second tattoo, which adorns the entire left shoulder, part of the back and chest, is a real masterpiece. Made in the Polynesian style by a Hawaiian craftsman, each element reflects a specific event in Johnson's life and has a unique meaning. For example, coconut leaves are a tribute to the Samoan warriors, among whom were the ancestors of the actor. The solar disk is a symbol of eternity and good luck, the eyes of the ancestors follow his thoughts and actions, and a huge eye scares away ill-wishers.
Justin Theroux
- "Abandoned", "Parks and Recreation Areas", "Maniac"
Former husband Jennifer Aniston can give odds to many celebrities in the amount of body painting. Almost the entire surface of his back is occupied by a huge painting made in different shades.
Smaller tattoos are also found on other parts of the stellar body. On the left shin a grim reaper settled down, the inside of one ankle was decorated with an X, and on the second the Latin dictum Odio et Amo (“I hate and love”) flaunts, a butterfly is beaten on the left calf. There was a place for the inscription The rich will set you free on Justin's right knee. In addition, scissors, a dragon, some kind of insect, a target and even a portrait of a woman from an Indian tribe are knocked out on Teru's hands. True, what all these tattoos mean, Justin keeps a secret.
Tom Hardy
- Taboo, The Survivor, The Dark Knight Rises
Tom continues our list of actors and actresses who have tattoos. Enjoy the photo and discover the meaning of the most interesting of his tattoos. Almost all of Hardy's tattoos have a certain meaning and can tell about almost all periods of his life.
For example, the phrase Till I Die SW, located on the belly on the right, is dedicated to his first wife Sarah Ward. The artist dedicated each of the stars embossed on the body to some friend. The drawing of the leprechaun is intended to inform the whole world that Tom is Irish by birth. The dragon tattoo on the left hand is also a tribute to the memory of the ex-wife, who was born in the year of this mythical creature according to the Chinese calendar.
Tom knocked out the image of the Virgin Mary as soon as he found out that he would become a father for the first time, and the drawing of the baby next to him was dedicated to the second child. The drawing of a woman on the left side is directly related to the current spouse, and the masks of the actors on the chest indicate that their owner is a creative person.
Carey Mulligan
- "The Great Gatsby", "Education of the Senses", "Overhead Light"
In 2007, this British actress played Nina Zarechnaya in Chekhov's play The Seagull. This event greatly influenced Carey's state of mind and contributed to professional growth and recognition among colleagues. That is why she decided to immortalize it and got a seagull tattoo on her right wrist.
Danny Trejo
- "From Dusk Till Dawn", "Air Prison", "Jaguar"
The actor, known for playing all kinds of villains, loves tattoos. And there are a lot of them on his body. The first tattoo - the image of a woman in a sombrero - Danny dedicated to his wife Debbie. Above the picture, her name and the name of one of the artist's daughters are engraved. A peacock found shelter on his left forearm. But this is not just a beautiful picture, but a symbol of loyalty and purity of heart.
Trejo's right shoulder was "chosen" by two hummingbirds, personifying a totem animal. And below the artist filled a beautiful rose bush. The left biceps became the place where the Catholic cross appeared as a symbol of faith and help in difficult times.
Johnny Depp
- Cocaine, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Magic Land
Everyone's favorite performer of the role of Captain Jack Sparrow also boasts an impressive collection of tattoos on his own body. Johnny calls them a kind of memory diary, because each drawing has a unique meaning and is associated with some life event.
For example, the Indian on the right bicep is a reference to the artist's roots. The tattoo with the name Betty Sue and a red heart was made in honor of the celebrity's mother. The actor decorated his right forearm outside with the image of a swallow hovering against the background of sunrise and the name of his son Jack.
On the inner surface, a Voodoo sign (a face with a sewn-in mouth) is embossed, denoting eternal silence, hiding lies and associated with the film "The Brave", where Depp directed. With a quote from the book of his favorite writer James Joyce, the actor adorned his right forearm, and the name of his daughter Lily-Rose was knocked out over his heart.
Emilia Clarke
- Game of Thrones, Me Before You, Han Solo: Star Wars. Stories"
This foreign artist also decided to preserve the memory of the role that gave her worldwide fame. She pinned a small drawing of three flying dragons on her right wrist. And on her personal Instagram page, she accompanied a photo with a tattoo with the phrase: “Do not hesitate. A mother will never forget her babies! " In addition to this original tattoo, Emily has one more (goat's head), stuffed on the ribs on the left. But what she means to a celebrity, no one knows for sure.
Chris Hemsworth
- Avengers: Infinity War, Race, Thor
Unlike some of his colleagues, Chris does not seek to cover his entire body with tattoos. He has only 3 tattoos, but each is valuable and dear in its own way. The star's right forearm is adorned with the rune acronym CEITS. These are the initial letters of his name, as well as the names of his wife Elsa and the children of India, Tristan and Sasha.
The actor decorated the inner surface of the left shoulder with an illustration from the children's book Oh, The Places You’ll Go, written by American Dr. Seuss. The third tattoo, which the actor is very proud of, has a lot to do with the Avengers franchise. Five performers of the main roles made themselves the same tattoo, which consists of the letter A (Avengers), number 6 (according to the number of Avengers in the first film) and an arrow.
Scarlett Johansson
- Lost in Translation, Another Boleyn Girl, The Horse Whisperer
At the end of our list of actresses and actors who have tattoos, the inimitable Scarlett Johansson. Check out the photos and the meaning of some of her tattoos. The star's right ankle is adorned with two intertwined rings with the letter A inside. Connoisseurs are sure that this is a symbol of wedding rings.
The colored tattoo on the inside of the left forearm, which depicts the rising sun, is a symbol of faith in the future. The artist's right wrist is surrounded by a bracelet with a pendant, on which it is easy to read I ♥ NY. Nobody needs to explain the meaning of this picture, since almost everyone knows about Johansson's love for New York.
The most ambitious tattoo - a rose with thorns and a lying lamb - occupies the middle part of the Black Widow's back. Most likely, she can be associated with the daughter of a celebrity, Rose. A horseshoe image and the phrase Lucky You are located on the right side. Their meaning is simple: Scarlett considers herself lucky in life. Not so long ago, the star had another tattoo associated with filming in "The Avengers".
