Actresses, singers, models and stars of the small screen. All women whose tattoos have brought them even more fame and fortune.
Tattoo is one of the most popular words typed into internet search engines and much of its current popularity is a result of showbiz and TV reality shows based on tattoos. Yet it is also famous women, with an increasing number of tattoos who are behind the renewed interest among the general public and media alike.

Tattoo = Woman
While in the past the beautiful and famous women of the world would cover themselves with sparkling jewellery, designer clothes and heavy furs, many of today’s female celebrities including actresses, singers and models are more and more likely to adorn their body with tattoos, and they are not afraid to show them off.
Tattoos first began a resurgence of popularity a few decades ago in the music world, thanks to all those musicians and rock stars who have displayed their tattoos on the stage, record covers and music magazines for years. While in Italy tattoo mania owes much to footballers and (more lately) TV starlets, in the rest of Europe and the USA it can be said that tattoo = woman: especially if she is beautiful, rich and famous. More and more often we see tattoos gracing the bodies of pop stars such as Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, as well as world famous actresses like Angelina Jolie, Julia Roberts, Melanie Griffith, Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci and Drew Barrymore, and less mainstream ones (in terms of celebrity) including Fajah Lourens, who most people may not have heard of but she is a hugely popular TV star in the Netherlands, or the American Persia White, who works on the independent movie circuit.

Where do famous women have their tattoos?
The feet, ankles, lower back, wrist and arms are the favourite areas for many women and the same goes for the most famous. There are various reasons to choose a particular body position, from the discreet nature of a certain part, to the desire to accentuate its sensuality.

Foot tattoos
Stateside they are jokingly referred to as “pedi-souvenirs” because it’s common for people to get them when they go on holiday as a permanent memento of a great trip. There are lots of famous women with foot tattoos, ranging from models such as Adriana Lima (see photo above) and Carré Otis, to actresses including Charlize Theron, Jane Alexander, Gillian Anderson and Kate Hudson, and singers like Natalie Imbruglia. They are usually decorative tattoos, which discreetly decorate one foot and can easily be covered with a strategically placed shoe for professional needs, or the tattooed foot can be hidden behind the other leg.

Ankle tattoos
These are very popular with supermodels. Many of them prefer to get ankle tattoos because they can cover or uncover them easily with different outfits and according to the job they’re doing.
Supermodels like Christy Turlington, Giselle Bündchen and Isabeli Fontana, actresses such as Geena Davis, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Richie, Alyssa Milano, Megan Fox, Drew Barrymore and Alyson Hannigan, rock stars including Courtney Love, singers like Joss Stone and Rihanna, rappers like Missy Elliot and even members of royalty such as Caroline of Monaco are just some of the famous women with tattoos on their ankle.

Hip tattoos
You can see them peeping out from low slung shorts or bikini bottoms and they snake into life while the wearer walks along swaying her hips. Tattoos on the hip or side in general are considered very attractive and sensual because they create a precious frame around the curves of the female form.
The actresses Christina Ricci, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Finnigan and Rachel Weisz, the models Kimberly Stewart and Holly Huddleston are just some women who have chosen a hip tattoo.

Lower back tattoos
Tattoos on the lower back are a favourite for all women, whether famous or not. On a woman this body position is considered the most exciting and sexy, and the lower back is also one of the most versatile areas where you can have a tattoo: it can be shown off on the beach and above low-rise pants, or hidden at work and on formal occasions. It can be a special secret, shown only to a chosen few, or proudly shown off proudly with revealing outfits.
Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, Ana Beatriz Barros, Victoria Beckham, Christina Ricci, Alyson Hannigan, Emma Bunton, Katie Price Jordan, Raica Oliveira, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Anastacia are just some of the many female celebrities who have opted for a lower back tattoo.

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