Ever wonder about the meaning behind a famous person's tattoo? There's always a sentimental reason behind a person's permanent ink, and when you discover the secret, it's exciting.
I know I was inspired and fascinated by the tattoos I was unaware that some of my favorite celebrities had.
I kind of want a couple of these tattoos, actually.
Anytime I think of society's fascination with celebrities, I instantly start hearing the song “High School Never Ends” by Bowling for Soup in my head.
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In a world where the social hierarchy basically never changes past the popularity contests of secondary school, it’s no surprise that we’re so fascinated by who would be the “popular kids”.
Celebrities are basically just the “in” crowd that we’re all gossiping about for some reason or another. Bowling for Soup was onto something, high school never does seem to end … but, I digress.
Regardless of whether we want to admit it, we are all influenced to some degree by our celebrity crushes. So, it’s no surprise that we are all enamored by what kind of tattoo a favorite celebrity may have and the meaning behind their art.
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Even if following the latest celebrity gossip can seem trivial at times, the reality is that celebrities are famous for a reason, which makes their tattoo even more meaningful to them and us. It helps us to understand them better.
They inspire entertainment that forces us to feel something and regardless of how much we may like to trivialize such things, they do matter.
(Obviously, you feel the same way, too, or you wouldn’t still be reading this.) Celebrities influence society (in both positive and negative ways). Their tattoos are no different than the many other ways in which they influence society.
A tattoo can inspire emotion, sentiment and creativity kind of like good music inspires a plethora of emotions in the soul.
That’s why I have compiled a list of the best (and, in my opinion, the most inspiring) celebrity tattoos below to inspire you with your own tattoo ideas. Enjoy.
1. Miley Cyrus’s “Love” Tattoo + Meaning
Miley’s “love” tattoo is something inspiring that we all could take a little lesson from. In with the good, out with the bad, if you will.
According to Body Art Guru’s website, Cyrus’s “Love” tattoo on her right ear is symbolic of her only wanting to hear positive things and to drown out negative things.
2. Jennifer Aniston’s “Norman” Tattoo + Meaning
A love this strong is inspiring.
According to People magazine, Aniston’s “Norman” tattoo is a tribute to her late dog, Norman, who died in May of 2011.
3. Johnny Depp’s “3” Tattoo + Meaning
Depp’s simple number three tattoo is interesting and unique. Plus, I got to say, love the font.
According to Body Art Guru’s website, Depp’s “3” tattoo is mostly symbolic to him personally. He connects with the number three because of his infatuation with triangles, the trinity and him finding the number “magical” using the example of how “two people become three”.
4. Ariana Grande’s Crescent Moon Tattoo + Meaning
I think we all want a friend that feels close enough to get matching tats with.
According to Body Art Guru’s website, Grande’s crescent moon tattoo was a dedication to her favorite song “Moonlight”, which means a lot to her.
5. Demi Lovato’s “Stay Strong” Tattoo + Meaning
Am I the only one who didn’t know Demi went to rehab? Probably. Regardless, the dedication to better living illustrated by this tattoo is definitely something to aspire to.
According to Glamour, Lovato’s “Stay Strong” tattoos (“Stay” on her left wrist, “Strong” on her right wrist”) were a symbolic celebration of her successfully completing rehab in 2011.
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6. Lady Gaga’s Mouse Tattoo + Meaning
This one is so cute, unique and fascinating to me. I think it just works so well for Gaga.
According to Billboard, Gaga’s mouse tattoo is a dedication to her younger sister, Natali, who was called “mouse” when they were growing up. Why the mouse is holding a sowing needle and looks pretty banged up remains a mystery.
7. Kesha’s Rainbow Tattoo + Meaning
I wont lie, I have a soft spot for rainbows, so I absolutely love the idea of “injecting more color into your life” with a colorful tattoo. Go Kesha!
According to Refinery 29, Kesha’s Rainbow tattoo has a whole lot of meaning to her. It is a tribute to her Rainbow album and tour, but more than this it is about her wanting to “inject color into her life” and be truer to herself. She also noted that it’s about the freedom to be yourself addressing how this is also a symbol for the LGBT community.
8. Kelly Osbourne’s “Stories … “ Tattoo + Meaning
While the placement of this tattoo doesn’t exactly scream “commitment”, it’s a cool tattoo nonetheless.
According to Glamour, Osbourne’s “Stories … “ tattoo was symbolic of her commitment to her clothing line (called Stories … ).
9. Megan Fox’s “Strength” Tattoo + Meaning
Hers is a wonderful reminder that even celebrities need little nudges to be strong sometimes.
According to Body Art Guru’s website, Fox’s tattoo of the Chinese symbol for strength is symbolic of the homebodies fear of Hollywood and how, “You have to be a really strong human being to survive it, as a girl especially.” This tattoo seems to me a symbolic way for Megan to survive the struggles of being
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