Tattoos have become a way for most people, including celebrities, to express art. Recently, we’ve also seen many stars getting foot tattoos.
While these tats may look cool and edgy with casual clothes, they can be awkward and out of place on a glamorous red carpet event. Some celebs cover up their visible ink with non-revealing dresses and even makeup, but some show them off with backless dresses.
1. Christina Aguilera’s Hebrew Psalm Lyric Tattoo
Christina Aguilera at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 31, 2006 (Credit: WENN)
At the 2006 MTV VMAs, Christina Aguilera wore a heavily embellished Versace gown with a plunging neckline and a very, very low back that revealed her Hebrew psalm lyric tattoo, which reads, “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”
Christina Aguilera flaunts her Hebrew psalm tattoo in a dazzling backless gown at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (Credit: WENN)
2. Angelina Jolie’s Spiritual Tattoos
Angelina Jolie is one of the most tattooed A-listers in Tinseltown, but she still looks glamorous even with visible tattoos on the red carpet.
Angelina Jolie’s Buddhist Pali incantation on her left shoulder blade (Credit: WENN)
Her beaded black Gucci gown at a private ‘Maleficent’ reception showed off several tattoos, including the 12-inch-long Bengal tiger on her lower back and a Buddhist Pali incantation on her left shoulder blade, which is said to be a protection script for her son Maddox.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at a ‘Maleficent’ film event in Kensington Palace in London, England, on May 8, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Angelina Jolie’s tattoo is meant to be a protection script for her son Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt (Credit: WENN)
3. Lena Headey’s Lotus Flower and Sparrow Tattoos
Here’s one more actress with badass tattoos. Lena Headey’s strapless Dolce & Gabbana dress revealed her big back pieces — a lotus flower and a sparrow.
Lena Headey at the ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ Hollywood premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on March 5, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
All her tats are covered up when she plays the villainous Queen Cersei in ‘Game of Thrones.’
Lena Headey showcases her vibrant lotus flower and sparrow tattoos in a strapless black dress (Credit: WENN)
4. Mena Suvari’s “Word Sound Power” Tattoo
Mena Suvari is not just a tattoo lover; she also has a tattoo artist boyfriend named Salvador Sanchez.
Mena Suvari at the premiere of ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 2, 2011 (Credit: WENN)
The petite beauty showed off her back piece in a very festive backless Tibi “Pirouette” party dress.
Mena Suvari displays her “Word Sound Power” tattoo on her upper back in a striking red dress (Credit: WENN)
5. Rita Ora’s Ribcage Tattoo
British pop star Rita Ora’s tattoos are mostly small and not easily visible in photos. But at this year’s Brit Awards, her gorgeous yellow Prada gown revealed a big piece, approximately 7–10 inches long, inked on her right ribcage.
Rita Ora at the 2014 Brit Awards held at the O2 Arena in London, England, on February 19, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
The tattoo is an Alberto Vargas pinup girl named Rosetta.
Rita Ora flaunts her intricate pinup girl tattoo on her ribcage, accentuated by a dazzling yellow gown (Credit: WENN)
6. Megan Fox’s King Lear Quote Tattoo
Megan Fox‘s sexy Kaufmanfranco gown revealed her back quote from King Lear: “We will all laugh at gilded butterflies.”
Megan Fox blows a kiss with her sexy lips (Credit: WENN)
She also has another one on her side and a Marilyn Monroe face on her right arm.
Megan Fox in Kaufmanfranco at the UK premiere of ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, England, on June 15, 2009 (Credit: WENN)
“We will all laugh at gilded butterflies” refers to a line from Shakespeare’s play “King Lear,” though it is not a direct quote. The original line from Act 5, Scene 3 reads: “So we’ll live, and pray, and sing, and tell old tales, and laugh at gilded butterflies.”
Megan Fox proudly displays her King Lear quote tattoo on her shoulder blade, adding a touch of literary elegance to her look (Credit: WENN)
7. Nicole Richie’s Angel Wings
Nicole Richie‘s angel wings back tattoo is one of the more popular celebrity tattoos, and many fans have copied it.
Nicole Richie at the 2014 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on June 6, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
The stylish star wore a gorgeous velvet and sheer Donna Karan Atelier gown. Her sexy back showed her angel wings, along with two other small tattoos on the back of her neck.
Nicole Richie reveals her delicate angel wings and neck tattoo, elegantly complemented by her backless gown and lavender updo (Credit: WENN)