Angelina Jolie Tattoos Photos & Meanings
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Angelina Jolie Tattoo Meanings
Angelina Jolie has a lot of great tattoos. I am fascinated by her and her body art. As many of us, I have always wondered: what does this particular Angelina Jolie tattoo say? This page is a gathering of close up photo's, meant to show you all of Angelina's tattoos and the stories behind them.
Angelina's Back Tattoos
The tiger, the Know your rights and the Cambodian words tattoo
The "Know Your Rights" tattoo between Angelina's shoulder blades represents the title of a song of her favorite band. The design is in Gothic letters
The lower back tiger tattoo is done in traditional Thai tattoo style using a manual needle. The tattoo was made by artist Sompong Kanphai when visited
Bangkok on July 8, 2004. The tiger's tail is covering up her blue window tattoo. a The design is a large Asian tiger on her back and a dragon beneath the tiger.
Buddhist citation written in the language of Cambodia. Meant to protect Angelina and her adopted Cambodian son Maddox from bad luck.
Translation of the text:
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.
This is actually a prayer for her son Maddox and covers up the Chinese "death" tattoo.
* Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural women. They are youthful and elegant, and proficient in the art of dancing. There are two types of Apsaras; Laukika (worldly), and Daivika (divine). Source: Wikipedia.
The lower back tiger tattoo is done in traditional Thai tattoo style using a manual needle. The tattoo was made by artist Sompong Kanphai when visitedBangkok on July 8, 2004. The tiger's tail is covering up her blue window tattoo. a The design is a large Asian tiger on her back and a dragon beneath the tiger.
Buddhist citation written in the language of Cambodia. Meant to protect Angelina and her adopted Cambodian son Maddox from bad luck.Translation of the text:
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.
This is actually a prayer for her son Maddox and covers up the Chinese "death" tattoo.
* Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural women. They are youthful and elegant, and proficient in the art of dancing. There are two types of Apsaras; Laukika (worldly), and Daivika (divine). Source: Wikipedia.
Close Up of her Lower Back Tattoo
the tiger
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Academy Award-winning actress, former fashion model and Hollywood party girl, and current Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency, Angelina Jolie is constantly in the media spotlight. Unlike many Hollywood stars who do their best to avoid the press, her openness about her complicated and often outlandish life has endeared her to fans worldwide.
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Angelina Jolie Dragon Tattoo
The Former Billy Bob Thornton Tattoo
On this photo you see the tattoo she took for her the man in her life back in those days, Billy Bob Thornton. After the couple broke up she had the tattoo on her left arm removed. This took 5 sessions and during one of them Angelina said:At first only the name of her former boyfriend, Billy Bob Thornton, was removed. This was spotted during the premiere of Tomb Raider, Lara Croft.
Later on Angelina also had the dragon tatt removed from her left arm.
"I'll never be stupid enough to have a man's name tattooed on me again."I'll never be stupid enough to have a man's name tattooed on me again."
Billy Bob Cover Up Tattoo
After these tattoos she got the famous coordinates tattoo on this spot. This represents the geographical locations of the birthplace of her adopted son Maddox (N11° 33' 00" E104° 51' 00") and Zahara (N09° 02' 00" E038° 45' 00")
Coordinates Birthplaces Children Tattoo
Zahara and Maddox
The latitude and longitude lines for Ethiopia and Cambodia, the countries of Jolie and Pitt's adopted children Zahara and Maddox.The numbers resemble coordinates of where she adopted her son Maddox and daughter Zahara. These are N11 33 00" E104 51' 00 point to longitude north 11, 33 minutes, latitude east 104, 51 minutes (Cambodia) and N09 02' 00" E038 45' 00" point to longitude north 11, 33 minutes, latitude east 104, 51 minutes. Where adopted daughter Zahara was born, the Ethiopian capital Addis Abeba.
Meaning of the Wild at heart tattoo
Read what Angelina says about the meaning of this tattoo
On her left arm a quote by Tenessee Williams, "a prayer for the wild at heart kept in cages."
According to Angelina: "I don´t think I know one person who I think can be completely who they are, every second of the day, who feels completely free.", she says. "So it´s kind of a prayer for everybody to find their happiness, to break out." But above all, the tattoo is a constant reminder to herself never ever to stop. Williams believed that animals feel comfortable in their cage because it represents safety and security. Angelina nods: "That´s it. Anything that makes us comfortable, those things are cages around us".
Angelina also has the letter H (for her brother James Haven) on the inside of her left wrist.
According to Angelina: "I don´t think I know one person who I think can be completely who they are, every second of the day, who feels completely free.", she says. "So it´s kind of a prayer for everybody to find their happiness, to break out." But above all, the tattoo is a constant reminder to herself never ever to stop. Williams believed that animals feel comfortable in their cage because it represents safety and security. Angelina nods: "That´s it. Anything that makes us comfortable, those things are cages around us".
Angelina also has the letter H (for her brother James Haven) on the inside of her left wrist.
Angelina's arm tattoos meanings
what about the letter tattooed on Angelina's left wrist?
The Arabic word on her right forearm says "strength of will." and the XIII is the number 13 in Roman numerals on her left forearm. The number 13 is symbolic for the fact that Angie is not superstitious.
The tattoo on the right is the letter h which reminds her brother James Haven. (some say the H is also for former boyfriend Timothy Hutton)
She also has an elegant M on the palm of her hand which is a tribute to her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who died recently.
Jolie's Latin phrase tattoo
quod me nutrit me destruit
The Latin phrase Quod me nutrit me destruit (Latin for "What nourishes me also destroys me") on her stomach several inches below her navel, became prominent after her pregnancy announcement. Furthermore a tilted Latin cross on the lower left of her abdomen.
Meaning of this quote?
The term nourishes can be interpreted as metaphorical but when taken literally this Latin phrase can also be interpreted as' food is harmful for me " Critics would say this is a typical spell used by people who want to starve out and suffer from anorexia.
However, according to anti-aging researchers a diet low in joules is the only way we can slow aging. Science has shown a low-calorie diet reduces the risk of aging diseases. (Research in which the aging process of mice receiving a very basal diet substantially slowed down).
Meaning of this quote?
The term nourishes can be interpreted as metaphorical but when taken literally this Latin phrase can also be interpreted as' food is harmful for me " Critics would say this is a typical spell used by people who want to starve out and suffer from anorexia.
However, according to anti-aging researchers a diet low in joules is the only way we can slow aging. Science has shown a low-calorie diet reduces the risk of aging diseases. (Research in which the aging process of mice receiving a very basal diet substantially slowed down).
Angelina Jolie Tattoo Posters
Looking to buy an Angelina Jolie tattoo poster? Here a selection of them. For example the poster showing the 'quod me nutrit me destruit' tat and the black and white back tattoos poster.
Some other Angie Posters
Jolie's First Tattoo
the removed symbol of death
The Japanese symbol for Death on her left shoulder blade, was the first she got. Later on she had it removed and covered over with the Cambodian prayer tattoo for her son Maddox. Your Favorite Angelina Tattoo?
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Learn More About Angelina
read Angelina Jolie's: Notes from My Travels
Three years ago, award-winning actress Angelina Jolie took on a radically different role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here are her memoirs from her journeys to Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Ecuador, where she lived and worked and gave her heart to those who suffer the world's most shattering violence and victimization.
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Here are her revelations of joy and warmth amid utter destitution?compelling snapshots of courageous and inspiring people for whom survival is their daily work?and candid notes from a unique pilgrimage that completely changed the actress's worldview -- and the world within herself.
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Biography: Angelina Jolie (2006)
It's a very good summary of Angelina's life : her private life (her "dark" days,husbands, presentday lover Brad Pitt, relation with her father), interesting summary of her career to date (well until 2006)and her work with UNHCR.
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Celebrity Tattoo Books
Angelina Jolie Tattoos in the news
Great info from the Angelina Jolie blogosphere
- Women ink in enthusiasm for tattoos
- By Brigitte Dusseau (AFP) ? 3 hours ago NEW YORK ? They may need more work to look like screen beauty Angelina Jolie or pop star Lady Gaga, but growing numbers of women are taking a step toward emulating the stars by having their skin tattooed.
- Awful Body Art Part 2! 10 More Really Bad Celebrity Tattoos
- RadarOnline.com brought you 10 photos of really bad celebrity tattoos -- and now we have even more! Angelina Jolie's 'Billy Bob' tattoo is definitely in the body art hall of shame, but if you think her homage to her ex-husband was bad, wait until you ...
- The tattoo crew: Angelina Jolie, Cheryl Cole, Danielle Lineker and more ...
- And tattoos are so much more popular now, look at David Beckham's. They make him look edgy, whereas before he was a footballer the girls went gaga over. They totally changed his image and made it OK for men to like him. I love Angelina Jolie's tattoos ...
- Miley Cyrus Correcting a Tattoo Mistake? Is Liam Hemsworth Part of the Equation?
- Just ask Angelina Jolie, who no doubt had to endure painful laser treatments to get Billy Bob off her arm. But, Miley Cyrus has said before that she never gets a "meaningless tattoo," which is a good thing. So, it seems it's just a matter of time ...
Angelina Jolie Hot Wallpaper
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Angelina Jolie Tattoo Meaning
and the tattoo of her son Maddox
This is not an Angelina tattoo but from a fan who has both Brad Pitt and his son Maddox tattooed. Visit this page for more. Temporary Tattoos n Stuff
Read More About Angelina Jolie in her Biography
Cool, Arty, and Famous Wrist Tattoo Designs
What Do You Think of Angelina Tattoos?
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Momsbusy247
Apr 25, 2011 @ 10:13 pm | delete
- Tattoo is a form of art. But if you have a tattoo, it only means you can't donate blood to your love ones in case of emergency. But I do hope that emergency would not happen to all of us.
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phil
Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- absolute tosh. there is more than one area of skin where blood can be taken from, if you a tattoo on your back you can still donate blood
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40kTerrain
Nov 25, 2010 @ 1:00 am | delete
- Great lens -- awesome write up and liked the pictures.
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solidmanxyz
Oct 6, 2010 @ 2:28 pm | delete
- Amazing info on tattoos. I'm very interested in tattoo designs ;)
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chloemurray
Nov 17, 2009 @ 7:02 pm | delete
- Wow nice tattoos! I like them.
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