Remember when becoming "Facebook official" was a thing? That was cute. Nowadays (and now that we know the social-media stalwart allegedly handed out our personal information to big tech companies), couples everywhere are confirming their relationship statuses with the much more dramatic — and permanent — display of matching tattoos. And if anyone takes their ink-worthy relationships seriously, it’s celebrities.
The one thing stars enjoy more than getting tattoos dedicated to their partners (of seven months or seven years — they don’t discriminate) is showing them off for the whole world to see. It’s kind of like broadcasting your wedding vows on Instagram Live, only they require four weeks of healing time and Aquaphor. There’s loads of proof out there of Hollywood love affairs of our past, present, and future — and we’ve rounded up the best, ahead.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
After six years of marriage, Teigen and Legend got their first family tattoo — and it’ll have you gushing. The couple visited tattoo artist Daniel Winter to get each other’s names, as well as their children’s names — Luna and Miles — written in script on the inside of their arms.
Hailey & Justin Bieber
Hailey and Justin rekindled their 2016 romance with a speedy engagement in July. By November, the couple’s tattoo artist, Keith McCurdy (a.k.a. Bang Bang), confirmed to Page Six TV that he had created matching tats for the couple. Sadly, the tattoos have yet to be revealed — although Justin’s could technically be hiding in plain sight, considering his body is already covered in 100 hours of work. We’re guessing this won’t be their last matchy-matchy ink. Just wait until they have kids…
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Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson
The pint-sized pop singer and SNL comic redefined summer lovin’ in May 2018 when, after dating for several weeks, the two got engaged and racked up several tattoos in the process. By the time they’d broken up in October, they’d amassed nearly 15 tattoos (that we know of) between them, most of which have since been covered up. Between Davidson’s massive rib tattoo and Grande’s Kid Cudi reference, the couple’s entire relationship can virtually be mapped in chronological order by their shared ink.
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Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott
Long before news of Jenner’s pregnancy leaked, she and then-rumored boyfriend Scott got matching butterfly tattoos on their ankles. Nine months later, artist JonBoy revealed that the minimal piece of art was a tribute to their baby daughter, Stormi. Fans still don’t know why Jenner and Scott connect their daughter’s name to butterflies so often (seriously, they’re all over Jenner’s YouTube video), but alas, the delicate ink goes down in history as the slyest pregnancy clue to ever be published to Instagram.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Beyoncé and Jay’s shared tattoo might be the one most shrouded in mystery. Considering the fact that neither of the two are as forthcoming as other celebs on social media, it was years before we finally got a good look at the ink: the Roman numeral for 4, IV, on their ring fingers.
Despite the tattoos’ lack of public attention, it’s no secret that the number holds special meaning for the pair, which is exactly why fans were so surprised to see the two updated the ink in September 2017. Bey posted one of her outfit music videos to Instagram and eagle-eyed followers spotted the "IV" on her ring finger had since been adjusted with the addition of a bisecting line through the "V" and a serif ascender on the "I." If you’re able to translate what the change means, please, let us know.
Photo Courtesy of Beyonce.
Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth
We love Cyrus and her Aussie "survival partner " Hemsworth for many reasons, but one that most people don’t know about is their matching tattoo. Cyrus already has her fair share of dainty ink — most of which are dedicated to her pets — but her sweetest is a tribute to her Melbourne-born S.O.: a jar of Vegemite. Hemsworth has the same exact tattoo on his right ankle, but fans speculate that he’s had that one since 2016.
Stephen & Ayesha Curry
CoverGirl ambassador Ayesha has six tattoos, including one inspired by her marriage’s M.O. In October 2014, Ayesha shared a photo on Instagram of a greater than/less than symbol (“><”) on her arm. She revealed in the caption that it’s her little reminder to stay present; to not get wrapped up in what needs to happen, but to focus on what’s happening right now. One month later, Stephen copied the design. The couple opened up about the double meaning behind the ink to Parents in a 2016 video. The big secret: Before Curry takes the court for the Golden State Warriors, the couple gently smacks their respective tattoos as a pre-game ritual. And you thought you couldn’t love them more…
Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas
The engaged couple has a lot of tattoos between them, but only two have anything to do with their relationship. (There is the rumor that Jonas’ arm tattoo from Curt Montgomery was inspired by Turner’s Game of Thrones character Sansa Stark, but that’s a bit of a stretch, don’t you think?) Back in October 2018, the two both had Buzz Lightyear’s famous quote from Toy Story — "to infinity and beyond" — inked on their wrists. Sometime earlier this year, they also added their initials (J and S) to the corners of the same arms. (You can spot Jonas’ in this photo.)
Ariel Winter & Levi Meaden
"You’re the peanut butter to my jelly," said Winter and boyfriend Meaden in the form of two sets of tattoos — well, sort of. In June 2017, Winter posted to Twitter asking for tattoo recommendations from fans. A day later, the Modern Family actress confirmed via Snapchat that she and Meaden had gotten two halves of a broken heart inked on their hands, as well as small finger tattoos: a jar of peanut butter for Meaden, and… a wedge of cheese for Winter.
Ashley Graham & Justin Ervin
After seven years of marriage, Graham decided to honor her love for husband Ervin with a teeny-tiny ear tattoo from JonBoy. The only thing cooler than the fact that Graham got his initials permanently etched into her skin is that she did it on a whim at a party for Revlon.
Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo
Typically, Levine and Prinsloo top the list of low-key couples, but in May 2017, the Maroon 5 frontman revealed his knuckle tattoos in a very NSFW photo featuring his supermodel wife’s derrière. His ink, by California-based tattoo artist Bryan Randolph, reads "true love" — but Prinsloo has yet to show off the design she got alongside Levine the very same day.
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