35 Famous Tattooed People

Justin-Bieber covered in ink his whole body Photo sourced from Wikimedia

35 Famous Tattooed People 

A tattoo is a design that is drawn on someone’s skin using needles to make little holes and fill them with colored dye. Through time and around the world, tattoos have become a popular form of expressing oneself with thousands and millions of people sporting different and unique designs on their skin.

The reasons for getting tattoos are also numerous and varied including for religious purposes, for protection or as a source of power, as an indication of group membership, as a status symbol, as an artistic expression, for permanent cosmetics, and as an adjunct to reconstructive surgery. Let’s take a look at some of the most famous tattooed people in the world;

1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson 

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First on our list is actor Dwayne Johnson “The Rock” who is most famous for his tribal-inspired tattoo that spans the width of his left shoulder to his forearm and chest and is made up of several different elements that pay homage to his Samoan roots and overcoming struggle.

Johnson also has other tattoos including one of a bull on his right hand which he got almost two decades ago while he was still wrestling in the WWE. The American actor, producer, former professional wrestler, and businessman has been very particular about the tattooing he gets done.

Read more about him here

2. Angelina Jolie 

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Angelina Jolie who is an American actress, filmmaker, humanitarian, and a recipient of numerous accolades, is another famous person with tattoos. As a public figure, Jolie has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry.

Jolie has several inks on her body ranging from the locations of where her six kids were born to a Bengal Tiger, scripts in Arabic, Buddhist Pali, a cross & lots more. With some of her tattoos inked to her for protection and others for good luck, Jolie is one of the most inked celebrities.

3. David Beckham 

David Beckham who is an English former professional footballer, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City is another famous person whose skin has had several inks on it. He has around 80 different tattoos on his body.

Known for his range of passing, crossing ability, and bending free-kicks as a right winger during his time as a player, Beckham uses consistent style and iconography choices in his inks including religious and renaissance artwork as well as cursive lettering, unlike another prominent figure with tattoos.

Read more about him in Top 10 Facts about David Beckham

4. Rihanna 

Rihanna for a Fenty Beaty campain in 2018 displaying one of his hand tattoos Photo sourced from Wikimedia

Rihanna is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman who aside from music, is also known for her involvement in humanitarian causes, entrepreneurial ventures, and the fashion industry. She is also one of the most famous people to be inked with more than 25 tattoos on her body over the years.

Her inkings have become a signature part of her look and perhaps her most known tattoo is the sizeable Egyptian goddess Isis tattoo inked on her ribcage which is an homage to the singer’s late grandmother Dolly, who she was extremely close to.

5. Lady Gaga 

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta born March 28, 1986, who is famously known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is also known for her image reinventions and musical versatility.

Lady Gaga is also one of the top stars who for sure loves ink on her body. The singer who is around 38 years, has gotten tattoos to commemorate everything from her music to her onscreen roles to her heroes and everything she holds dear in life.

Read more about her here

6. Post Malone 

Post Malone at the 2019 American Music Awards Photo sourced from Wikimedia

Austin Richard Post born July 4, 1995, who is famously known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Also known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip-hop, pop, R&B, and trap.

Malone, who is currently around 27 years has more than 65 tattoos inked on his body including portraits of late singers Kurt Cobain and Lil Peep, Jesus Christ, a Playboy bunny, President John F. Kennedy, and many, many more. He is one of the most inked people on our list.

7. Johnny Depp 

John Christopher Depp II born on June 9th, 1963 is an American actor and musician. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA awards.

Johnny has close to 40 different tattoos covering his body which makes him among the most famous tattooed personalities. His tattoos range in variety and each has a special meaning reflecting the different stages of his life.

8. Megan Fox 

A Tattoo on Megan Fox’s back Photo sourced from Wikimedia

Megan Denise Fox who was born on May 16th, 1986 is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the family film Holiday in the Sun (2001), which was followed by numerous supporting roles in film and television.

Megan Fox is a big fan of getting tattoos, with the actress often displaying her striking and distinctive body art on many body parts, including her pelvis, back, and collarbone. Megan isn’t hesitant to add to her collection of tattoos, even though she may have changed one or two over the years.

9. Travis Barker 

Travis Landon Barker born on November 14, 1975, is an American musician who serves as the drummer for the rock band Blink-182. He has also performed as a frequent collaborator with hip-hop artists and is a member of the rap rock group Transplants.

He also co-founded the rock band +44 and joined Box Car Racer, Antemasque, and Goldfinger. When it comes to tattoos Travis Barker is one of the most inked famous people who have more than 100 tattoos on his body – and they all have a very special meaning.

10. Kat Von D 

Katherine von Drachenberg born March 8, 1982, who is famously known professionally as Kat Von D, is a Mexican-born American tattoo artist, model, entrepreneur, and recording artist. She is best known for her work as a tattoo artist on the TLC reality television show LA Ink, which premiered in the United States on August 7, 2007.

Kat Von D has a devoted following of fans and clients thanks to her elaborate and distinctive tattoo designs. Kat Von D is covered in tattoos, literally. The former star of TLC’s LA Ink and Miami Ink has tattoos on her back, arms, hands, legs, and even on her fingers.

11. Ed Sheeran 

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Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter from West Yorkshire known for his many compositions. For film soundtracks, he performed “I See Fire” for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. He is one of the most known British musicians and has earned several accolades for his music.

Ed Sheeran has several tattoos inked on his body and all of them have an interesting backstory. He has around 62 tattoos currently inked on his body, including a huge image of a lion on his chest, one of his friend Taylor Swift’s album titles, and a pair of vampire fangs. 

Read more about him here

12. Demi Lovato 

Demetria “Demi” Devonne Lovato born on August 20, 1992, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is best known for her lead role on the TV show Sonny With A Chance as well as for starring in the Disney Camp Rock movie series.

Demi Lovato has over 20 tattoos referencing everything from their life as a musician to their recovery from addiction. Demi is best known for the lion tattoo that sits on her right hand though, it’s never been clear what the meaning behind the tattoo is.

13. Justin Bieber 

Justin-Bieber covered in ink his whole body Photo sourced from Wikimedia

Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer who is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and global influence in modern-day popular music. He is a producer, known for Bodyguards: Secret Lives from the Watchtower (2016), Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011), and Justin Bieber’s Believe (2013).

He has over the years had over 60 tattoos inked on his body. Getting his first ink when he was only 16 years old, and since then, he’s gone on to accumulate them all over his body. They cover his arms, his chest, and his legs, and they’ve become a huge part of him.

14. Cara Delevingne 

Cara Jocelyn Delevingne was born on 12 August 1992 and is an English model and actress. She has walked for Victoria’s Secret, been the face of Topshop, and modeled for Chanel and Burberry. She has over 50 tattoos on her body, each with its unique meaning.

When Delevingne was 18 years old, she got her first tattoo, a lion on her finger. Since then, she has added numerous additional tattoos, such as a diamond on her ear, the word “BACON” on the bottom of her foot, and her initials “DD” on her hip.

15. Miley Cyrus 

Miley Ray Cyrus born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23rd, 1992 is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her music spans varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip-hop, and experimental music.

Milley is one of the top personalities who loves to get her skin done with ink. One of Miley’s biggest tattoos is the dream catcher that’s tattooed on her side. The tattoo is meant to symbolize the protection of her four siblings.

16. Mike Tyson 

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Michael Gerard Tyson born on June 30, 1966, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. Tyson is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.

Tyson is one of the most famous people inked in various parts of his body. Perhaps his most globally and universally recognized ink is the tribal ink on his face, which is a tattoo he got back in 2003. He has since gone to get several other tattoos over the years.

 17. Adam Levine 

Adam Levine born on March 18th, 1979 is an American singer and songwriter who serves as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the pop rock band Maroon 5. He has won several awards in his career.

The Maroon 5 frontman is covered from head to toe in tattoos, with designs that honor his California roots, his family, and his love of music and Asian artwork. He remains one of the best and most famous people.

18. Harry Styles 

Harry Styles is a British actor, singer, and songwriter. He became well-known as a member of the boy band One Direction, which was created in 2010 as a result of the British singing competition program “The X Factor.”

Harry Styles started getting tattoos when he was 18 years old, so the size of his collection shouldn’t be a surprise. He possesses pretty much all of them, from his well-known butterfly tattoo to smaller initials in memory of his mother and sister.

19. Zoe Kravitz 

Zoë Isabella Kravitz born on December 1, 1988, is an American actress, singer, director, and model who made her acting debut in the romantic comedy film No Reservations (2007). Her breakthrough came with portraying Angel Salvadore in the superhero film X-Men: First Class (2011).

When it comes to tattoos Kravitz is covered in delicate designs depicting leaves, arrows, and letters on her arms and hands, but she’s also got some larger designs such as a cassette tape, a snake, and an eagle — as well as other tats on her feet, neck and behind her ear.

20. Lenny Kravitz 

Lenny Kravitz born May 26, 1964, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. Kravitz is well known for his varied sound, which incorporates elements of several genres, including rock, soul, funk, and reggae which makes him one of the most famous musicians in America.

Kravitz has had several tattoos inked on his body, each with its meaning and significance to him. One of the most famous tattoos on his body is the large angel wings that he had on his back, which he got in honor of late his mother whom he loved so much.

21. Chris Brown 

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Christopher Maurice Brown famously known as Chris Brown born in Virginia on May 5, 1989, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actor whose melodic voice and skilled dancing propelled him to fame. He is one of the US’ most famous male musicians.

Some of Brown’s more prominent tattoos are a massive angel wings design on his back, a depiction of a woman’s face on his neck, and a tattoo of a skull with a halo on his hand. Also, he has numerous tattoos honoring his daughter, including her name and a picture of her face.

22. Pink 

Alecia Beth Moore Hart born on September 8, 1979, known professionally as Pink, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer who earned fame as a member of the girl group Choice. In 1995, LaFace Records saw potential in Pink and offered her a solo recording contract. She could go on to become one of the best musicians ever.

Pink is one of the most celebrities who love tattoos and has had many tattoos, including a sizable angel wing on her back that she got as a tribute to her late bulldog Elvis. She has a huge collection of tattoos on her body with each carrying its significance.

23. Jason Momoa 

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoaborn August 1, 1979, is an American actor famously known for his role portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), first appearing in a cameo in the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and then in Justice League (2017).

One of his most noticeable tattoos is a half-sleeve on his left arm that includes a shark, a family crest, and a tribute to his kids among other designs. He also has tattoos on his fingers, hands, and a massive tattoo on his chest that features a bull skull and several other motifs.

24. Steve-O 

Stephen Gilchrist Glover born on June 13, 1974, and famously known professionally as Steve-O, is an American entertainer, television personality, stunt performer, and YouTuber. His career is mostly centered on his performance stunts in the reality comedy television series Jackass (2000–2001).

Steve-O has numerous tattoos all over his body, many of which represent his passion for punk rock and his connections to the skating scene. He also has several tattoos honoring his close friends and fellow performers.

25. Lil Wayne 

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Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. born on September 27, 1982, who is known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper who began in 1995, at the age of 12, and is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation. He has also often been cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Lil Wayne is not only famous for his raspy voice and clever wordplay, but also for his many tattoos, notably on his face. His face is one of the most tattooed places on his body with his most famous tattoo being the two teardrop tattoos.

26. Scarlett Johansson 

Scarlett Johansson born on November 22, 1984, in New York City, United States, is an American actress and singer who began her acting career as a child and gained critical acclaim for her role in the 1996 film “Manny & Lo”.She has become one of the best actresses and has earned several accolades in her career.

Although Scarlett Johansson has multiple tattoos on her body, the “I Heart NY” tat on her right wrist is undoubtedly the most well-known. This tattoo, which has been frequently seen on the red carpet and in paparazzi photos, has almost become synonymous with the actress.

27. Ryan Gosling 

Ryan Thomas Gosling born on November 12, 1980, is a Canadian actor who is prominent in independent films and has also worked in several blockbuster films of varying genres and has accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has also received various accolades in his career.

On his body, Ryan Gosling has several tattoos. One of his most noteworthy tattoos is “Esme,” the name of his daughter, written in cursive script on the inside of his left forearm. He also has a tattoo of a ghostly woman on his left bicep that was influenced by the 1955 movie “The Haunting.”

28. Robert Downey Jr.

Robert John Downey Jr. born on April 4, 1965, is an American actor and producer who is famous for his role as Tony Stark or Iron man in the Marvel cinematic universe studios movies like Iron man and Avengers. He is one of the best actors who come from the US.

He is famously known for his love of tattoos and has had several tattoos on his body including his most prominent one, the tribal design on his right arm, which he got in the early 1990s. He also has a small tattoo of a bird on his left bicep, which he got to commemorate his wife Susan’s 40th birthday.

29. Aaron Carter 

Aaron Charles Carter born on December 7, 1987, and died on November 5, 2022, was an American singer and rapper who became famous as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the first years of the 21st century, with his four studio albums.

Carter was also one of the most famous tattooed people with most famous on his body including a sizable cross on his chest, an image of Elvis Presley on his calf, and a massive skull on his neck. Along with several symbols and slogans, he also has tattoos of his brother’s name.

30. Halsey 

Ashley Nicolette Frangipane born on September 29, 1994, known professionally as Halsey is an American singer and songwriter who gained international recognition from self-released music on social media platforms. She was signed by Astralwerks in 2014 and released her debut EP, Room 93, later that year.

She is one of the most famous people in the US with tattoos inked all over her body. Her most famous tattoo is a pair of red dice which are inked on her left bicep and she got to commemorate a lucky night in Las Vegas when she won big while playing craps.

31. Amber Rose 

Amber Rose Levonchuck born on October 21, 1983, is an American model, rapper, and television personality who is known for being a model and stripper and has also worked as a fashion designer, and in recent years, she has become a prominent activist and advocate for feminist causes.

Rose is also a lover of tattoos and has had her body inked severally over the years. One of Amber Rose’s most prominent tattoos is the portrait of her children’s father, rapper Wiz Khalifa, which is inked on her left arm. She also has a large tattoo of a rose on her upper left arm, which she got as a tribute to her grandmother who passed away.

32. Cara Delevingne 

Another top star with a lot of ink on her body is Cara Jocelyn Delevingne. Born on 12 August 1992, she is an English model and actress who signed with Storm Management after leaving school in 2009. Delevingne won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014.

She has shown her love for body art in public and has earned a reputation as somewhat of an icon among the tattoo community. On her body, she has more than 50 tattoos. Her most recognizable tattoos include a set of eyeballs on the back of her neck, a lion on her finger, and the word “BACON” on the bottom of her foot.

33. Conor MacGregor 

Conor Anthony McGregor born on 14th July 1988 is an Irish professional mixed martial artist who is also a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight and lightweight double-champion. He is the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously.

The boxer is also one of the most famous people who have donned tattoos on their skin. He has numerous tattoos on his body, including a tiger on his abdomen, a gorilla on his breast, and his moniker “The Notorious” inked on his back which all have meanings to him.

34. Tommy Lee 

Thomas Lee Bass born on October 3, 1962, is a Greek-American musician and founding member of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Apart from being the band’s long-term drummer, Lee also founded the rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem and has pursued solo musical projects.

Lee loves tattoo goes beyond the common and has several tattoos on his body with a massive tribal design on his chest, a dragon on his upper arm, as well as numerous more tattoos on his arms, back, and other body parts. Also, he repeatedly got inked with the name of his wife or girlfriend at the time.

35. Wiz Khalifa 

Cameron Jibril Thomaz born on September 8, 1987, and famously known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007.

When it comes to Tattoos Khalifa is one of the famous people who love tattoos. Some of Wiz Khalifa’s most notable tattoos include a large portrait of his son Sebastian on his thigh, a tribute to his hometown of Pittsburgh on his forearm, and a cannabis leaf on his right hand.