Kate Moss has had her tiny anchor tattoo eternally imprinted upon her wrist since 2008. The anchor’s always been a popular tattoo. Navy men, sailors, and other big burly seamen most commonly have sported the image, but now it’s not an uncommon trendy inked accessory for models and celebs. Moss’s most intriguing tattoo sits at the base of her back. It is a pair of birds tattooed by Lucian Freud, the foremost British artist and portraitist, who is a grandson of Sigmund Freud and whom Moss admired and befriended.
Since his passing in 2011, her back could be worth millions, Moss has quipped. The artist told Moss that he tattooed anchors on sailors and seamen as a 19-year-old during WWII. That conversation led to the original work of priceless art which adorns her lower back.
The Coolest Tattoo Goes To Emma Stone
It’s pretty cool symbolizing a rare Beatles tune with ink-drawn markings, but Emma Stone’s design was personally drawn by the legendary singer of the song. Sir Paul McCartney himself sketched the adorable blackbird feet for Emma Stone. It was a heartwarming cause.
Emma chose the song “Blackbird” from The White Album because it’s a favorite of her mom’s, so they both had the original drawing tattooed on matching wrists to celebrate mom’s triumphant victory over cancer.
Rihanna's Wrist
Henna is a decorative body art form called Mehndi in Sanskrit which is rooted in traditions and customs of ancient India. The brownish dye is made from henna plant leaves and the intricate designs last for up to three weeks.
Rhianna’s graceful henna-inspired pattern trellising her hand and wrist was permanently inked into her skin with the practiced art of Bang Bang and his renowned single-needle threads. Exquisite.
Adele's Monogram
Adele's tattoo is as classy as she is. Just one elegant letter tucked behind her ear in a delicate font, a permanent letter “A,” for her and her adored son Angelo’s names.
We love the delicate lines and classic font type she chose. Adele's tattoo is definitely a keeper in our book!
Demi Lovato's Inner Warrior
Demi Lovato has so many tattoos she’s lost count. It’s no wonder. She just added a rose next to her enigmatic inside index-finger script, “Sorry not Sorry” and an ankle portrait of her late dog Buddy for which she credits Bang Bang.
But what about this cryptic phrase curving atop her shoulder: “now I’m a warrior.” Deep personal meaning, no doubt.