In an extreme display of commitment, several celebs have gotten their spouse’s name or picture permanently inked on their bodies.
While some of these relationships have endured, others are cautionary tales about the risks of permanent ink in a world where love can be fleeting. Social psychologist Viren Swami explained his theory behind couples’ using iconic body art to make this extreme show of affection.
“One of the things we find in our research is that getting a tattoo has an impact on the individual. People who get their first tattoo have more positive body image afterward. I suspect something similar might happen in relationships with couples who get matching tattoos. The fact you share this experience, you’ve gone through the process of getting tattooed together, you might feel more intimate and might feel closer to your partner as a result.” No pain, no lasting relationship, right?” he explained in a November 2018 chat with The Cut.
Though friends, family members, and tattoo artists may warn against this, some famous folks have no issue using their bodies as romance canvas. Here’s a look at just a few of our favorite celebrity tats dedicated to the ones they adore.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay-Z went for a more subtle tattoo. Instead of full names, the couple have matching Roman numeral IV tattoos on their ring fingers, symbolizing their wedding date, April 4th, 2008
Pete Davidson & Ariana Grande
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande’s whirlwind romance in 2018 led to a series of matching and tribute tattoos. One read “H2GKMO,” an abbreviation of Grande’s favorite saying, “Honest to God, knock me out.”
Jalen Green
The basketball player appears to have an entire back portrait of his girlfriend, Draya Michele, on his back. Additionally, he has her name on his stomach.
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon famously tattooed a giant “Mariah” on his back while he was still in a relationship with Mariah Carey. After their split, he eventually transformed the tattoo into an elaborate depiction of a crucifix, erasing the visible reminder of their relationship.
Offset & Cardi B
Offset and Cardi B have matching tattoos of their wedding day. The pair tied the knot on September 9th, 2017. They may be on the rocks, but they were once head over heels for one another.
