Tattoos can be a form of self-expression, but sometimes even celebrities regret the ink they chose. Whether it’s an impulsive decision or a change of heart, these famous people have had their share of tattoo regrets. Here’s a look at seven celebrities who made some questionable tattoo choices.
1. Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie is known for her bold personality, but one of her tattoos has caused her some regret. Richie famously has the word “Virgin” inked on her wrist, which was meant to represent her star sign, Virgo. She later admitted that it was a “stupid” decision made when she was younger, and now looks back on it with a sense of humor. Even though the tattoo isn’t a huge mistake, it’s something she wishes she could undo.
2.Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie, known for her striking beauty and iconic movie roles, once had the name of her ex-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, tattooed on her arm. After their divorce in 2003, Jolie quickly had the tattoo removed and replaced it with the geographical coordinates of her children’s birthplaces. Jolie has since reflected on the tattoo as a part of her past, but she was eager to erase that reminder of her previous relationship.
3. Mike Tyson
Perhaps one of the most recognizable tattoos in the world belongs to Mike Tyson. The former boxing champ has a tribal design on his face, which he got just before a big fight. Tyson has since expressed mixed feelings about the tattoo, which has become a signature part of his appearance. Though he doesn’t necessarily regret it, Tyson has said that the decision was impulsive, and he didn’t think it through fully at the time.
4. Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg has several tattoos from his younger years, but he’s since come to regret most of them. The actor has admitted that he got inked during a rebellious phase in his life and has worked hard to remove them. Wahlberg even brought his children to one of his tattoo removal sessions to teach them a lesson about thinking carefully before getting inked. He hopes his story can serve as a warning to others about making impulsive decisions.
5. Steve-O
Steve-O, the wild prankster from Jackass, is known for his crazy stunts, but one of his tattoos is something even he regrets. Steve-O has a large tattoo of his own face on his back with the words “Yeah, dude, I rock!” While the tattoo matches his outrageous personality, he’s admitted it’s not exactly something he’s proud of. Steve-O often jokes about the tattoo, acknowledging that it was done as part of his wild lifestyle.
6. Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere’s tattoo mishap was a case of poor spelling. The actress got the Italian phrase “Vivere senza rimipianti” inked down her side, which means “Live without regrets.” The irony? It was misspelled. Instead of “rimpianti,” the correct word for regrets, her tattoo reads “rimipianti.” Panettiere later had the tattoo removed, realizing the error was a bit too much to live with.
7. Rihanna
Even pop superstar Rihanna isn’t immune to tattoo regret. One of her more famous mishaps was a tattoo she got in French that was grammatically incorrect. The ink was meant to say “rebellious flower” but didn’t translate properly. Despite the mistake, Rihanna seems to have embraced the tattoo, though it’s rumored she may eventually have it corrected.
