Originally, Angelina Jolie had 21 tattoos, but it has been reported that she only has twelve because some of them have been erased and others have been covered up.
Angelina Jolie is a renowned, actress with incredible talent and she has consistently made news for a variety of reasons. The American actress, director, and humanitarian was born on June 4, 1975. She has received numerous honors, such as an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, and has frequently been referred to as Hollywood's highest-paid actress.
Jolie, the stunning celebrity, enjoys getting tattoos and has numerous ones on her body. The majority of her tattoos were done during her happy times and serve as a diary of her life, even though many of them have been either covered up or removed over the years.
Following is a list of Angelina Jolie's tattoos and their meanings:
The Bengal Tiger Tattoo
Angelina got the "Bengal Tiger" tattoo inked on her lower back in 2004. It is 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. The tattoo was blessed with an old hymn by the tattoo artist, Sompong Kanphai, who inked it. She got the tattoo "The Bengal Tiger" to honor her citizenship in Cambodia. This tattoo was executed using a manual needle in the traditional Thai manner.
She previously had a tattoo of an "ancient dragon with a window," which has been replaced by the "Bengal Tiger" tattoo. Her search for a new home is symbolized by the tattoo on the window. Later, she had it changed to include a tiger's tail because she thought she had already found the location she was looking for.
The “Know Your Rights” Tattoo
Her favorite band, "The Clash," wrote the song. She got this tattoo in 2004, and it is located on her upper back.
The Khmer Script Tattoo
Her left shoulder bears the Khymer ink. Angelina previously had the Japanese word "Death" tattooed on her left shoulder as a "reminder to live for herself," but the "Khmer Script" tattoo has since covered it up. To honor her son Maddox Chivan, whom she adopted in 2002, she had the "Khmer Script" prayer tattooed on his body.
She got this tattoo to ward off bad fortune for her son. This tattoo's meaning is: "May your enemies run far away from you; if you acquire riches, may they remain yours always; your beauty will be that of Apsara; wherever you may go, many will attend, serve, and protect you, surrounding you on all sides." Once more, Sompong Kanphai, the tattoo artist, inked this tattoo.
The Cross & Quod Me Nutrit Me Destruit Tattoo
Jolie has a cross tattooed below her waist as to cover up her previous "dragon" tattoo, which she got while visiting Amsterdam, Angelina got a large "cross" tattoo. When she wasn't thinking clearly, she got a strange tattoo of a dragon with a blue tongue, which she quickly regretted. A cross was soon inked over the original tattoo.
She also got the phrase "Quod Me Nutrit Me Destruit" tattooed along with the cross, which translates to "What nourishes me, destroys me." In 1995, she got this cross tattoo the day before she married Johnny Lee Miller. She released a statement to the public after getting this tattoo, saying, "It was all symbolic, and it was a good thing, nothing dark."
The Roman Numerals
On Angelina's left forearm, the Roman numerals XIII (13), and a V MCMXL are tattooed. The number XIII was inked to express her disbelief in superstition, and the date May 13, 1940, was tattooed in 2009. Both tattoos were inked separately. That day was when "Winston Churchill" gave the famous speech, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat."
The Arabic Tattoo
This additional ink was applied to cover an identical "abstract" tattoo that Angelina had when she was dating her ex-husband Billy Bob. On her right forearm is the Arabic word "determination," which, according to Jolie, means "strength of will."
The Geographical Coordinates Tattoo
On her left arm, Angelina Jolie had previously inked a dragon with the name of her ex-husband, Billy Bob. When they formally divorced in 2003, the Billy Bob tattoo was removed by laser. She released a statement after having her ex-husband's name removed.
She stated: "I’ll never be stupid enough to have a man’s name tattooed on me again." "It took 5 visits to the tattoo removal clinic to erase the dragon, and you can still see it a bit." Later, Angelina had the locations of her children's births tattooed in the same spot. The seventh set of coordinates, which is thought to be Brad Pitt's birthplace, was also added in 2011.
The “Prayer for the wild at heart kept in cages” Tattoo
The subtitle of Tennessee Williams' 1941 play "Stairs to the Roof" is the subject of this tattoo. Angelina made a comment about this tattoo in an interview. She stated: "I don’t think I know one person who I think can be completely who they are every second of the day and who feels completely free.” “So it’s kind of a prayer for everybody to find their happiness, to break out.” "Anything that makes us comfortable, those things are cages around us." She had this tattoo done in the presence of her mother, who passed away in January 2007 after fighting ovarian and breast cancer for almost 8 years.
The “H” Tattoo
As a tribute to her brother James Haven, Angelina got a tattoo of the letter "H" in the form of a rune. According to some, the tattoo may have been in honor of her ex-boyfriend, Timothy Hutton. As of yet, Jolie has not publicly confirmed that she has this tattoo.
The “M” Tattoo
In honor of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away in January 2007 after a nearly eight-year battle with breast and ovarian cancer, Angelina also inked the letter "M" on the palm of her hand.
The “Whiskey Bravo” Tattoo
Brad Pitt's initials are represented by Whiskey Bravo on Angelina's inner thigh. Brad Pitt's initials, "Whiskey Bravo," are the initials of the aviation alphabet, and Angelina Jolie also holds a pilot's license.
The Yant Kraw Petch & Yant ViHan Pha Chad Sada Tattoo
On the right side of her back is a tattoo of “Yant Kraw Petch” (Diamond Armour). The Thai monk Ajarn Noo Kanpai, who specifically flew from Bangkok to Cambodia to tattoo Angelia, created this Buddhist Yant tattoo. Angelina was in Cambodia to film her movie.
The powerful qualities of Buddha that bring luck, wealth, advancement, and professional success are depicted in this tattoo. Additionally, this wards off evil spirits and offers protection during difficult times.
Only Ajarn Noo is aware of the significance of the two Yants on this tattoo, which bear magical texts. Additionally, he had used the same ink to tattoo a Buddhist symbol on Brad Pitt's stomach. Brad and Angelina each have a Buddhist tattoo to represent their union as husband and wife. But in September 2016, the couple decided to call it quits.
The Buddhist Swirls Tattoo
Angelina’s left forearm has this tattoo to protect, bless, and bring good fortune while warding off evil.
The Persian Tattoo
Inked on Jolie's right forearm is a Persian tattoo with words that are from Rumi's divine poem. It reads:"There exists a field, beyond all notions of right and wrong. I will meet you there."
The Tribal Tattoo
Different cultures have different interpretations of what tribal pattern tattoos mean. Typically, they discuss their families, cultures, and traditions. She had a dragon tattoo that she had covered with the "Bengal tiger" tattoo just above the tribal pattern tattoo on her lower back.
The Japanese Tattoo
It is unknown where exactly this tattoo, which is titled "Japanese Symbol of Courage," is located on her body. She and her ex-husband, Johnny Lee Miller, both had this tattoo inked. She removed this tattoo in the wake of their 1999 breakup.
The Energy Wave Tattoo
She has a tattoo of “Energy Waves” right below her navel. The ink was applied in 1998 by Daemon Rowanchilde, a tattoo artist. She had, however, had this tattoo removed.
The Billy Bob Tattoo
She had the tattoo "Billy Bob" on her pubic area although there is no precise information available about this tattoo.
The Brad Pitt Tattoo
She has a tattoo of Brad Pitt on her body, but it is unknown exactly where it is. According to media reports, Angelina got a tattoo honoring her ex-husband Brad Pitt, but there is no information on this ink.
