When it comes to celebrities, very little information about them is private. The paparazzi hunted them down, reporters outlined details of their lives, and headlines covered everything. We know exactly the outfits they were sporting on the red carpet and the bakery where they got their cakes from that morning. However, despite the fact that we always keep an eye on the lives of A-listers, they still manage to keep a few things close to their chest.
That's why you might be shocked to know that some of your favorite celebrities have tattoos. It seems difficult to prevent body ink from appearing in the media, especially nowadays when A-list celebrities post a lot about their personal lives on Instagram. However, these things are easy to miss. Because you cannot watch every red carpet, or you cannot be glued to your changing feed 24/7. And because some celebrities have hidden their tattoos, and others are considered too out of their character to have tattoos!
But don't worry, we are here to bring the coolest tattoos celebrities might not have seen. Whether it's Hailey Bieber's low-key tattoos, Miley Cyrus's always-outspoken body art, or Ariana Grande's coverups, there are so many new amazing designs to keep up with. What has surprised you the most?
#1 Ariana Grande
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If you look closely and you'll see the words "baby doll" on the middle finger of her left hand. She also has a Pokemon tattoo on her right arm, have you seen it?
#2 Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus is the queen of tattoos. From large, intricate ink to dainty little tats, the "Plastic Hearts" singer has them all. However, there's a tattoo that is often hidden from cameras. It's the skeleton tattoo on her inner bicep with an oversize crown and a large heart in its ribs.
#3 Hailey Bieber
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Hailey Bieber has a few interesting tattoos, though they can often be difficult to see in photos because they are so delicate and small. For example, did you know that she has a cross and the word "lover" on her neck? Look closely!
#4 SZA
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SZA wears the bathing suit, you can see that she has a log and maple leaf tattoo on her shoulder. According to the artist, this tattoo symbolizes Maplewood, New Jersey, her hometown.
#5 Lily Collins
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Lily Collins's great style is not only reflected in her clothes but also in her tattoo choices. On her back, there is a sketch-like tattoo of a young woman sitting on a lily pad. Very lovely.
#6 Dua Lipa
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At first, you might not have noticed, but Dua Lipa actually has a barbed wire heart tattoo printed precisely in the crease of her left arm. Her tattoo is the artwork of Sean from Texas, who is known for his eclectic aesthetic.
#7 Selena Gomez
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Do you see the little mark on Selena's wrist? It's her first tattoo - a music note. She inked it while still in her teens. You can see it whenever she raises her hand.
#8 Halsey
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Halsey is super cool so of course, she has numerous special tattoos. She has around 40 tattoos, but one of the most surprising ones is a pair of legs wearing some classic Air Jordans. It is so great!
#9 Megan Fox
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In a strapless dress or bathing suit, the tattoo on Megan Fox's back is completely visible. Do you wonder what it says? It's a Shakespeare quote from the play King Lear, which reads "we will all laugh at gilded butterflies."
#10 Cardi B
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Cardi B is rather well-known for having a large peacock tattoo on her butt and thigh. But if you look closely, you'll discover that the peacock is actually a collection of adorable mini-tattoos grouped together, including butterflies, feathers, and flowers.
#11 Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway has got the letter M tattooed on the inside of her left-hand wrist. She has never openly revealed the meaning of this tattoo, but she admitted her husband, Adam Shulman also has a similar design on his body. When asked if she knew that the tattoo also resembles the letter "W", she laughed and said: "Yes". But when asked about the design's significance, she cryptically said, "[It implies] many things."
#12 Vanessa Hudgens
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Vanessa got a tattoo on her shoulder with the words "cage or wings", a reference to her movie adaptation "Tick, Tick... BOOM!". In the movie, Vanessa plays Karessa Johnson, a friend of the main character Jonathan Larson.
#13 Harry Styles
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Harry fans know that he loves tattoos. But the tattoo that astonished and dazzled everyone is the butterfly across his abs. This tattoo nearly took center stage in his performance at the 2021 Grammys.
#14 Lena Dunham
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Lena Dunham considers her body of tattoos as an example of her artistic style. If you look closely at her left collarbone, you may notice a pocket that was tattooed there. It's like she is wearing a button-down shirt. So amazing!
#15 Maluma
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The Colombian singer has a variety of tattoos on his body, many of which are often covered up when he's not topless. While Maluma frequently chooses large and flashy tattoos, he actually has a mini-tattoo "11:11" at the base of his neck. This lovely design is both a lucky charm and the title of his fourth studio album.
#16 Emma Stone
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Emma Stone got matching tattoos with her mother in 2010 to commemorate her mom's battle with breast cancer for two years. The tattoo is a bird's footprint which is in commemoration of her mother's favorite song "Blackbird" by Paul McCartney. And this special design was made by Paul McCartney himself.
#17 Camila Mendes
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You can notice that Camila Mendes also has a little tattoo on her side boob. The full scribble is "to build a home" and it was inspired by a traumatic event. "I had a very, very bad experience; I was roofied by someone who sexually assaulted me," says Mendes. The tattoo serves as a constant reminder for her to be resilient and develop inner peace, which eventually makes her feel protected.
#18 Lucy Hale
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Lucy Hale has racked up an impressive tattoo collection, some dating back to 2012, but they are tiny and sometimes hard to spot. And one of them is her crescent moon tattooed right under her shoulder blade, which is only visible when she's in a bathing suit.
#19 Rihanna
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Rihanna dominates in all things fashion, music, and makeup. Her tattoo game is very impressive as well. One of the most intriguing and recognizable of them is an Egyptian goddess which spreads from one end of her chest to another.
#20 Sam Smith
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Though singer Sam Smith has all kinds of tattoos, but the most unexpected tattoo is on his index finger. (Which can see when he's holding the microphone.) It's the letter "B," which stands for his ex, Braydon.