Tattoos In General

Dec 06, 2006 09:12:39

The tattoo designs of the celebrities are as diverse as the stars themselves. However, there are a few themes that arise again and again. Sentimental Designs Like everyday tattoo lovers, star often choose to wear their hearts on their bodies. Nicole Richie, for example, has a pair of ballerina slippers to honor the song her father, Lionel Richie, wrote for her. One of Angelina Jolie's many tattoos is a simple "H" to honor her brother, James Haven. Many other celebrities have made the often ill-fated decision to have a loved one's name inked on their bodies. These include Johnny Depp, Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, and Nicky Hilton. Stars who take this route often choose to remove their tats, alter the designs, or cover them up. Johnny Depp, for example, had his "Winona Forever" tattoo converted to read "Wino Forever" after his well-publicized break-up from Winona Ryder. Mystical Symbolism Other celebrities with tattoos go the mystical route, choosing either religious symbols or foreign etchings. Angelina Jolie has tattoos written in both Arabic and Latin. She also sports several tribal designs. Britney Spears has a Chinese symbol displayed on her belly. Rocker Pink's designs include the infinity symbol, an Asian dragon, and the Japanese symbol for luck. Feminine Designs Many celebrities with tattoos choose to balance the edginess of tats with designs that are all girl. Supermodel James King, for example, has fairies etched on her back. Britney Spears has several small tattoos in feminine themes, such as fairies and butterflies. Two of Drew Barrymore's most famous etchings are her angel and butterfly.