From Kylie Jenner to Dame Judi Dench, all celebrities seem to have at least one or two tattoos. But these famous faces have taken their commitment to body art to a whole new level, essentially using their skin as a big canvas. However, we can also remember the times when they had completely unmarked bodysuits. Justin Bieber, for example, now has his chest and arms completely covered. However, when he started, no such act was in sight. Just read on to see what these famously inked stars looked like with tattoos before and after.
With the exception of a few friends and relatives, no one is actually interested in the inner workings of our personal lives. However, the same cannot be said for celebrities, who are a constant source of entertainment for those who love them or hate them. When all of their actions are documented in the weekly gossip magazines and scrutinized by the public, they have to keep some things to themselves. Even if that something is a piece of sentimental ink or, in other cases, a permanent mistake.
Justin Bieber Tattoos
After pop star Justin Bieber revealed a new tattoo, his fans reacted with shock. Many on social media tried to tell the 25-year-old that he had gone too far. Bieber is the latest in a long line of celebrities and sports stars to use their bodies as a canvas. But where exactly is the line when it comes to tattoos?
Fashion stylist Donny Galella, for example, says the problem comes when famous people get their tattoos too early. Like with Bieber, he thinks it happened way too quickly. That's why everyone chose shock mode. When stars with tattoos basically just cover their skin with tattoos, they cross a certain line and sometimes it seems a bit too much. Bieber could have almost 60 small tattoos across his body. However, it is such a large mass that it leaves basically everything inked and no bare skin visible.
Lady Gaga body art
Lady Gaga has several tattoos for her fans who call themselves “Little Monsters”. The singer has at least 21 tattoos, including a huge paw that pays homage to her fans. Gaga is also one of the stars with tattoos who has a tattoo of her mother. In addition to her fans, she has a portrait of David Bowie, who is one of her musical idols.
There is also a trumpet tattooed on her skin, reminiscent of her time with the iconic singer Tony Bennett. The two collaborated on the album “Cheek to Cheek” in 2014.
David Beckham's body canvas
David Beckham's body is truly his canvas - he has over 40 tattoos to prove it. The Daily Mail created a graphic to explain what each of Beckham's 40 tattoos means. Some of our favorites include his Sanskrit tattoo that translates to “Victoria,” two cherubs representing two of his sons Brooklyn and Romeo, “Pretty Lady” for hisDaughter Harper Sevenand the Jay-Z lyric “Dream big, unrealistic.” He got his first tattoo after the birth of his first son, Brooklyn, in 1999. Most recently, he addedTattoo artistMark Mahoney added a stencil.
Stars mit Tattoos – Angelina Jolie
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has long been a fan of body art, with around 20 tattoos - including several on her upper back and a large Bengal tiger on her lower back. She admitted to making some poor decisions when it came to choosing a tattoo. Some of these were removed for this reason, including a large dragon with the name of her second husband, Billy Bob Thornton. She swore she would never have a man's name tattooed again.
Rihanna Tattoo
The singer and actress, who got her first tattoo of a small treble clef and a musical note on her foot in 2006, now has over 20 tattoos. Rihanna has admitted that she also has a weakness for tattoos. She once said that she liked hanging around tattoo parlors. This means she is completely fascinated by body art.
One of her more controversial tattoos is that of a small gun on her side. She got this after being beaten by her boyfriend at the time, Chris Brown. The tattoo is intended to represent strength and power rather than violence. She also has the Egyptian goddess Isis tattooed under her breasts in memory of her grandmother. She also reportedly has a matching camouflage shark with rapper's then-boyfriend Drake. Rihanna is also credited with putting tattoo artist “Bang Bang” on the map as a star tattoo artist.
Miley Cyrus Tattoos
The former Disney star ditched the good girl image and replaced it with twerking and an ever-growing tattoo collection. Among them are a few small tattoos such as moon, cat, Saturn planet, anchor and avocado. She also has a few phrases and words like “Breathe,” “Love Never Dies,” and “Om” scattered across her body.
Miley even has a sad kitty emoji on her inner lip. Her biggest tattoos are a dreamcatcher on her right side of her ribcage and her grandmother's face on hersinner forearm as a smaller tattoo. Her most heartwarming tattoo might be the jar of Vegemite, which she received in honor of her current husband, Liam Hemsworth. The Australian snack is a favorite of the actor.
Body art by Adam Levine
It's no secret that the Maroon 5 singer is also a big fan of permanent body ink. However, he took his collection to a whole new level when he unveiled an artwork that covered his entire body of work in 2016. In an Instagram post, he shared his current tattoo with the caption, "6 months in the making." He also has the word “California” tattooed in giant font across his abs.
But not all stars with tattoos are so serious and have hidden, deeper meanings. The pearl necklace Levine has around his neck is an example of this. He told Inked Magazine: “I was in Japan and got this necklace. I’m not sure why I got it – I think I was bored.”
Ed Sheeran Tattoos
Last but not least, singer and songwriter Sheeran, like his colleague Bieber, has accumulated around 60 different tattoos on his body. However, he claims that he would never have one done on his neck or face. The fans were over hisLöwenkopf Tattoooutraged. Ed got this on his chest for his sold-out tour at London's Wembley Stadium in 2015.
The “Shape Of You” singer also has a tiny Lego head on his left arm. The star also has the words “Galway Grill” and a goat tattooed on her.
