Celebrity tattoos
Tattoos have become fashion statements, thanks in part to their increased popularity with celebrities.Check out some of the most unique celebrity tattoos, including:
Rihanna
Though Rihanna has many tattoos, this is one of the most recognized.
A famous face tattoo: Once celebrity famous got a tribal face tattoo.
Alyssa Milano
Milano's tattoo represents her upbringing, practicing this religion.
A famous neck tattoo: This young star, who got her start on an MTV reality show, has a tattoo on her neck/upper back that hints at something sweet and dangerous.
Christina Aguilera
After creating this sultry alter ego in 2002, pop diva Christina Aguilera tattooed the name on the back of her neck.
A famous arm tattoo: A member of a legendary band, this rocker is part Native American and has a picture of this legendary chief on his left arm.
Dwayne Johnson
Known as "The Rock," he traveled to a warm-weather state to have his family history tattooed on his left shoulder in this type of cultural art.
A famous back tattoo: This footballer has several tattoos but one that stands out is the angel on his back, with three names in it.
Kenyon Martin
NBAer Kenyon Martin has said he got this tattoo for this former girlfriend, who also is a hip-hop artist.
Famous tattoos underneath arms: Martin's Denver Nuggets teammate has notable tattoos under both arms that represent his nickname.
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaq tattooed this super hero's emblem on his arm.
A famous flag tattoo: In 2006, this actress traveled to her father's home country and got a double-headed eagle tattoo on her back with the symbol of the country's flag.
Fred Durst
Rocker Fred Durst put rap-metal genre on the map in the late '90s. He famously has a tattoo of two other legendary rockers on his chest.
A famous family tattoo: This A-list actor has played some obscure characters, but the tattoo of his children and long-time girlfriend is more sentimental than obscure.
Steve-O
"Steve-O" (what's his real name?) is best known for his outrageous stunts, as well as his well-tatted body, but one tattoo stands out from the rest.
Another famous portrait tattoo: This legendary actor is usually on the silver screen shooting bad guys down but this well-drawn portrait of his wife shows his softer side.
Penelope Cruz
PenélopeCruz's silence about the meaning of the numbers on her ankle tattoo continues to baffle. Speculation ranges from a theory involving numerology, to this religion.
An NBAer's many, many tattoos (plus a team logo): This former NBA "Bad Boy" was mostly known for his audacious style . He has the mascot of a former team tattooed on his chest.
Rasheed Wallace
Though Rasheed Wallace never played for this sunny NBA franchise, the tattoo on his right arm depicts this sun god from an ancient Mediterranean empire.
Another NBAer's plentiful tats (and a logo): This former NBA MVP seemingly made a fashion statement with just about everything he wore, including his tattoos. He has his college's mascot, the Georgetown Hoyas.
