It seems nearly every young celebrity has been inked, but I couldn’t help wondering if there were many famous middle aged women with tattoos.
Of course, the poster girl for middle aged women with tattoos is none other than Angelina Jolie … although not visible in the photo below, she has a number of tattoos, including six with the coordinates of the birthplace of each of her children.
Celebrities in their 30’s …
Reese Witherspoon¹ is said to have a tattoo on her stomach; while Drew Barrymore² has six across her stomach, legs, back and hips – although the same story reported that Drew is in the process of having them removed.
In their 40’s …
It seems middle aged women in their 40’s are a sentimental bunch: Jennifer Aniston¹ has a tattoo on her foot, “Norman”, the name of her childhood pet corgi; while Julia Roberts³ has been inked with her children’s names and husband’s initials. Victoria Beckham’s tattoos are tributes to her husband and her children (4). Gwyneth Paltrow has been photographed with a small “C” on her hip (5) – perhaps in honour of her former husband, Chris Martin – which begs the question – has she had it removed now they’ve “consciously uncoupled”?!
50’s …
Melanie Griffith famously had Antonio Banderas’ name in a heart on her arm … apparently Meg Ryan was inked relatively recently¹. Midlife crisis perhaps?
And beyond
Surprisingly, the tattoos don’t stop there!
Dame Helen Mirren has a small tattoo on her hand – I thought it was a bird, but turns out it’s an interlocking V – a symbol of tolerance (6).
She’s joined by Felicity Kendall (7) – best known as Barbara from The Good Life – and Susan Sarandon (8).
However, despite the fact that there are plenty of famous middle aged women with tattoos – apart from maybe enhancing my eyebrows – I’m not inclined to turn my body into a canvas anytime soon. Each to their own I guess!
The photos were taken at Madame Tussaud’s in London … stay tuned, tomorrow I will be sharing more photos from our visit to the famous wax work museum!
Sources:
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http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/femme/too-old-for-a-tattoo-27985051.html
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http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-style/drew-barrymore-why-im-having-my-tattoos-removed/story-fn9076o9-1226577902164
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2622113/Julia-Roberts-reveals-tattoos-Ellen-DeGeneres-Show.html
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http://beckhamtattoo.com/victoria/wrist/
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2533732/Gwyneth-Paltrow-shows-tattooed-dedication-Chris-Martin-wo-piece-bikini.html
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2621072/Helen-Mirren-reveals-true-meaning-tattoo-Interlocking-Vs-actresss-left-hand-denotes-love-thy-neighbour.html
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1316575/Felicity-Kendal-men-new-tattoos—wait-sizzle-Strictly.html
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1316575/Felicity-Kendal-men-new-tattoos—wait-sizzle-Strictly.html