Way before tattoos became mainstream, they were once the mark of status and rank in the religious culture that turns into the mark of the rebel and now it became an artistic way to mark the identity. Getting inked is just like an everyday thing now and more and more people were seen rocking their tattoos especially on their arms and back. Tons of celebrities are getting inked as well and there are the good ones and the bad ones. Some of the tattoos can be quite meaningful and artistic that makes everyone wants to get themselves a tattoo as well. If you want to get yourself a tattoo as well, we’ve compiled a list of celebrities with the best tattoo design for your tattoo inspiration!
1. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie got her first tattoo when she was a teenager and since then, she has over a dozen tattoos on her body. The tattoo that gained the attention the most is, of course, the Buddhist incantation located right behind her left shoulder. She covered up her her second husband’s name Billy Bob Thornton with coordinates representing the locations of where her children were born.
2. Rihanna
From head to ankle, ‘Badgalriri’ Rihanna was covered with fourteen tattoos all over her body. The tattoo which appeared frequently was the stars trailing from her the back of her neck to her right shoulder. She has a tattoo created by her own, which is a little umbrella on her tattooist arm. She was also seen inked the words ‘shhh’ and ‘love’ on her fingers
3. Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp’s tattoos all signify the important persons or events in his life. He has around 13 tattoos and has dedicated a few of his tattoos to his family, including “Lily-Rose” was inked over his left chest for his daughter, “Betty Sue” on his bicep for his mother, and “Jack” with a sparrow for his son.
4. Adam Levine
Maroon 5’s front man. Adam Levine’s tattoos all represents a significant meanings in his life. His triple 2s on his forearm signifies the number of the door of the first studio that Maroon 5 recorded in. The tattoo on his left arm signifies the remembrance of 9/11 and the hearts with flower tattoo is dedicated to his mother. He also has a Sanskrit script piece on his chest and a large tiger on his right arm.
5. Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato is quite a tattoo lover as she stated that there are 12 tattoos on her body. Her latest tattoo ‘Faith’ with a flock of birds is also the largest tattoo on her and it was done by famous tattooist Kat Von D in November last year. The rest of her tattos include phrases with graphic like “You make me beautiful” with feather on the side, “Stay Strong” with a heart and lips on her wrists, a cross on her hand, “Peace” & “Rock N Roll” on her finger and “Let Go & Let God” on her feet.
6. Kyra Sedgwick
‘The Closer’ actress Kyra Sedgwick was seen having a large tattoo design inked on her lower back last year when she was in Hawaii with her husband Kevin Bacon. She also shows off her ‘family tattoo’ which was inked at the side of her rib during SAG awards 2012.
7. Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie is not only known for her bohemian style but also her notable tattoo design on her ankle. Surprisingly the rosary crucifix doesn’t look weirdly located and the tattoo design is simply brilliant. She also has a shooting star tattoo and a script reading ‘Virgin’ on her wrist.
8. Mena Suvari
‘American Pie’ actress Mena Suvari beats the odd for having a lion tattoo inked on the back on her back along with the phrase ‘Word, Sound, Power’. The tattoo design is simply powerful and beautiful and the font was perfect for the design.
9. Even Rachel Wood
‘True Blood’ actress Evan Rachel Wood has inked around 9 tattoos on her body and the most notable one was the one on her back. She used the Edgar Allen Poe quote ‘All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream’ for her tattoo design. The rest of her tattoos are small but shows up in visible places on her body.
10. David Beckham
Soccer mega-star David Beckham’s tattoos documents everything in his life. There are 7 tattoos on his body and dedicated a few of his tattoos to his family. The intricate piece on his chest shows the Jesus being carried away by three cherubs, to be representations of his three children.