Selena Gomez
As a child, Selena often witnessed her mother getting ready for performances. The 7-year old Selena got cast in Barney and Friends, and later on, in Spy Kids 3-D; Game Over. She became more renowned after her credit role on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and on Hannah Montana. The other shows she’s had a role in include Princess Protection Program and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Acting isn’t the only factor that defines Selena. She is also known for having at least ten tattoos. In a social media post, Gomez and three of her closest friends got inked with matching “4”on different parts of their bodies (Selena’s was on her forearm), signifying their unity. Another of her pieces, found on her right wrist, is a tiny musical note. Selena’s first tattoo was a small musical note on her right wrist. Music has been a big influence on her life — after all, she was named after the singer Selena Perez.
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes became famous for the song covers that he uploaded to the video-sharing application Vine. Shawn’s Vine videos paved the way to his debut single, Life of the Party, which made it to the 24th spot on the Billboard Top 100. This made him the youngest artist to reach this spot at 15 years old. He was often called the next Bieber, but his music style was different and had a more Ed Sheeran vibe.
Aside from his love for music, he reportedly also has a huge degree of appreciation for visual art, which can is seen in his tattoos. Behind his ear is a small “A”. Like he told his fans, this was something he wanted to do for a while. The “A” behind his ear stands for his sister’s name, Aaliyah. Another is a butterfly on her upper arm. This is perhaps one of the most meaningful tattoos a celebrity can have. Originally designed and photoshopped by a fan, the singer was impressed and asked for the original design. He later had the piece tattooed on himself, which no doubt brought the designer great joy.
Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell is credited for playing Emily Fields in ABC’s Pretty Little Liars, which first aired in December 2009. In the following years, Mitchell represented various brands such as Pantene, Biore, American Eagle, and Nike. She later landed a role on Netflix’s You, co-wrote a novel (Bliss), started her own YouTube channel and a production company with director David Portelli called Amore and Vita Inc.
One of her pieces are Roman Numerals I, IV, and III on her right wrist.This is a code for “I love you,”with each Roman numeral referring to the number of letters in each word. On her left hand is the word “HONEY”. The actress had this piece inked on her left hand during the Coachella festival in 2018. Another is a small “e”on her index finger. On their final day of filming, Pretty Little Liars’ stars celebrated by getting tattoos of the first letter of their characters’ names. Mitchell’s lower case “e”represents Emily Fields.
Simone Biles
Simone Arianne Biles, commonly known as Simone Biles, dominated the field of gymnastics. She has a gold medal in vault, floor, individual, and team all-around (she won by a margin larger than the margins from 1980-2012 combined). Additionally, she also won a bronze medal for Beam at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She is also the first woman gymnast to win three consecutive World all-around titles. The young prodigy began competing when she was 10 years old. To her credit, it’s been said that she’s been doing gymnastics at a young age.
The following year was no different — Biles dominated all the events she participated in. Like many Olympians in the past, Simone Biles was immortalized for her exceptional performance in Rio (she bagged four medals!). Naturally, she got a tattoo of her Olympic rings. In one Instagram post of her friend, Simone was seen showing off her newly inked skin!
Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie is famous for being the youngest daughter of Lionel Richie and the sister of the equally famous Nicole Richie. However, since the start of her career as a model in 2014, she has made a name for herself as one of the most prominent models in Hollywood and the fashion industry. Indeed, she’s been modeling for brands such as Adidas, Michael Kors, and Tommy Hilfiger. The model is also credited for her collection of tattoos.
She has the letters “MBR” inked on her right thumb. In her Instagram account, Sofia posted a photo of this tattoo dedicated to her older brother. “MBR” stands for Miles Brockman Richie.On her left middle finger is a tiny Jesus Christ cross. In an interview, Sofia said that she wanted this cross ever since and was able to get the tattoo done by her favorite tattoo artist. Another is “13:4” with a religious relic found on her nape. The number indicates a verse from the Bible, Corinthians 13:4, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
Solange Knowles
Solange Piaget Knowles, who is more commonly known as Solange Knowles, is a singer, producer, model, and an actress. She was mainly influenced by her father, Matthew Knowles, who owned a music label. She was often overshadowed by her sister, Beyonce (part of Destiny’s Child), but Solange surfed her own wave as a solo artist when she released Sol-Angel & the Hadley St. Dreams, A Seat at the Table, and When I Get Home.
Solange has a few distinct tattoos on her body. Her left wrist is inked with an angel’s wings. This is one of the most meaningful tattoos Solange has. When she was 17, her best friend died in a school shooting. Solang claims that this tattoo represents the connection they had. Another is “Julez” on her hip area. Julez refers to Solange’s son.
Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner became famous for her role in HBO’s Game of Thrones — she played Sansa Stark. Her portrayal of Sansa earned her a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Supporting Young Actress in a TV Series. From there, her degree of acting improved and she’s been able to star in movies such as Another Me and X-Men: Apocalypse.
Aside from being Queen Sansa Stark, Sophie also loves getting inked! She has “07.08.09” inked on her right forearm. This was the day when Turner and her best friend, Maisie Williams, got their roles in Game of Thrones. In the X-Men movies, Turner starred as Jean Grey. She had the X-Men logo inked on her skin as a sign of appreciation. Another are three intertwined triangles on her left arm.This tattoo has deep philosophical roots. It refers to Plato’s theory of the soul. Plato said that the soul is divided into three — reason, spirit, and appetite. Her brother, Will, has the same tattoo.
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz, commonly known as Wiz Khalifa, wrote and recorded songs since he was a kid. In 2011, he got his first big break with Black and Yellow. From there, Wiz Khalifa continued to write popular albums such as O.N.I.F.C. and Blacc Hollywood. He became more famous with the song See You Again in 2015.
His fans are no doubt aware of the many tattoos in his body. Unsurprisingly, these tattoos have deeper meanings. Wiz’s body is filled with overlapping tattoos. However, there are some prominent ones on his arms such as “Live now”, the “W” logo (which represents Washington Nationals), “Believe” and “Self Made.” These are all references to Wiz’s music and beliefs. The number “412” is the most prominent tattoo on Wiz’s chest. It represents the Pittsburgh area code where he grew up.
Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik was a member of one of the most sought-after boy bands, One Direction, until he chose to lead a solo career. At the age of 17, Zayn, together with four others, appeared on X Factor. It was this appearance that would plunge the boy band to super stardom. However, Malik left in March 2015 and started a solo career by releasing Mind of Mine.
Zayn has also stirred up controversies because of his tattoos. The singer’s father practices Islam so it is understandable that Zayn has some degree of proclivity towards Islam. The writing on his left collarbone translates to “Be True To Who You Are.” Another is a gun tucked in his waist. The actor said that it symbolizes strength, power, protection, and safety. Another is “SGT 2 4 17” on his forearm. SGT stands for Zayn’s album, Still Got Time, which was released on March 24, 2017.
Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Isabella Kravitz, commonly known as Zoë Kravitz, is well-known for her roles in No Reservations and X-Men :First Class. Her family’s degree of influence has helped her secure roles in films since she was young. The actress appeared in films such as Yelling to the Sky, The Divergent Series, and as a model in the French Jalouse, Venus Zine, and Elle.
Being a model, it’s safe to say that her tattoos are fashion statements. The “RA” inked on her right wrist are the initials of her two grandmothers — Roxie and Arlene. Written in cursive on her left forearm, the phrase Free At Last is also inked on her father’s forearm. Another is “MISSISSIPPI *@!!?*@!” on her right arm. This is Kravitz’s tribute to jazz legend Nina Simone for her song Mississippi Goddamn, which was released during the Civil Rights unrest.