Idris Elba Hand Tattoo
Idris Elba is not your typical Hollywood star. He is a musician, DJ and actor with multiple businesses. Not only is he a rockstar in the entertainment world, but he is also a model fiancee. After all, he has an official social media page, a fashion line, and a production company, to name a few. But did you know that he has a slew of tattoos?
The first is on his right hand. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor explained the importance of the tattoo. It is a tribute to his late father and a small touch of self-promotion. It is also the first of its kind. A small tattoo on the back of the hand is not something you would see every day.
The second is on his left shoulder. Apparently, Idris has a knack for ink. He has a number of small tattoos on his body, including a “black star” tattoo, which is actually a Sierra Leonean symbol. This tattoo is the most expensive one that he has had done so far, costing him a reported $15,000.
The last, and probably most important, is on his back. According to his rep, this is the first time that a celebrity has had a tattoo this large. Interestingly, he had the tat done by an acclaimed artist, Ozwald Boateng, whom the actor credits for his most recent work, Prometheus. As a matter of fact, the tattoo isn’t his only tat; he has about 35 tattoos in all. His other tats include the Beatles on the Abbey Road cover, a Jack-o-lantern, and the Drakkar Noir cologne bottle. One of his biggest tats is the “one life” quote, which is a reference to the fact that his daughter is named after the fabled “One Life” character from the original Star Trek series.
There are many other smaller tats that he has, but these are the aforementioned notables. Of course, there’s the aforementioned “one life” quote, but there’s also the “Black Star” tat. Also, the “oms” of the world is a tattoo with a more obscure meaning. The aforementioned one is the most tat that he’s had done, and it is the one he is most proud of.
Regardless of the size and complexity of the tat, Idris is an avid enthusiast of his tattoos, and is not afraid to show it. He even posted a thumbs up picture of it to his Twitter account. However, he hasn’t been photographed with all of his tats in the same photo. Hopefully, he’ll make it all the way through his tat-covered life. Besides, Idris is one of the most recognizable celebrities of our time, so it’s hard to blame him for wanting to flaunt his body art.
If you’re a fan of the actor, you’ll be pleased to know that he has plenty of other tats to choose from. From a tattoo of a tin can to a full-body tattoo, there’s no end to the list of tats that he has inked on his body.