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Dolly Parton publicly confirmed she has a few tasteful pastel tattoos—mostly to cover scars from surgeries, including a beehive tattoo over a feeding-tube indentation—and she previously disclosed spending about $1 million on breast augmentations; she had often worn long sleeves to hide them. Parton died at 80 on August 25, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.
Dolly Parton’s tattoos were mostly private, with a 1996 reveal of a tiny angel and butterfly; over the years she said most ink covered scars from illness, including a feeding tube, and she favors motifs like ribbons, bows and butterflies. She also noted a beehive tattoo covering a scar and quipped that her husband Carl Dean is “tattooed on my heart,” suggesting she might get more ink later. The celebrity and entertainment piece also references past claims about her ink from friends and interviews. Parton died at 80 after a secret cancer battle, with her family confirming the news.
Jessica Alba and her 18-year-old daughter Honor Warren got matching eye-and-infinity wrist tattoos this summer, a keepsake as Honor prepares to start college at Yale; the designs by Daniel Winterstone build on Alba’s broader tattoo story, including tributes to her other kids and post-divorce ink.
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace reveals she has multiple tattoos in the intro of her new podcast Get Maced, saying the ink marks personal pain and reclamation after a breakup and a medical issue, a reveal that some observers see as a contrast to her traditional political image and its potential impact on her prospects.
Paris Jackson clapped back at a commenter who said her extensive tattoo collection makes her look dirty, joking that she’s dirty without the ink and explaining her tattoos honor her father Michael Jackson and symbolize personal strength and meaning.
London-based CipherX is marketing permanent stick-on tattoos that use its MicroDot microneedle tech to deposit pigment under the skin via a 15-minute in-person application. Available designs are simple black geometric patterns, with color limited to black, and age verification (18+) is required; for now tattoos are applied in store or at events, with home-kit/mail-order aims planned but not yet shipping. The concept envisions skin-based interfaces with sensing and haptic feedback, but safety and access concerns linger and it’s unlikely to replace traditional tattooing anytime soon.
Investigators released photos of 38-year-old Isabelle Johnson’s tattoos as they continue to search for her in the Jason Coulthart murder case in Walton County, Fla., noting she has used disguises and multiple aliases to evade arrest. Coulthart’s remains were found in a shallow grave and identified by DNA earlier this month. A reward of up to $16,000 is offered for information, and Johnson is described as dangerous; five other people have been arrested in connection with the case, including two accused of aiding her evasion. Tips can be filed with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.
Walton County, Fla., is seeking Isabelle Rose Johnson, 38, a fugitive suspected of murdering Jason Coulthart whose remains were found June 25 buried in a shallow grave near Freeport. Johnson is described as mobile and using multiple aliases; she reportedly has a large scorpion tattoo from her left buttock/hip to her thigh, plus other identifying tattoos and may have altered her hair. Authorities say she has ties to Florida, Georgia and Alabama, and a reward has been raised to $16,000 as they pursue her. Coulthart, a 43-year-old father originally from New Jersey, was killed by a zip-tie around his neck; five others have been arrested for accessory to the crime.
Tattoo pigments provoke an immune response in the skin, can migrate to lymph nodes, and often contain metals and colorants that may break down into potentially harmful compounds; while there is not yet strong evidence of a direct cancer risk in humans, colored inks can cause allergic reactions and chronic inflammation, highlighting the need for better ink regulation and further research.
Zoë Kravitz teased a British Vogue cover, and eagle-eyed fans spotted a new back tattoo that matches Harry Styles’ ink on his arm—an apparent sign of the couple’s engagement as they move forward after dating for less than a year.
Pete Davidson revealed a small vertical side-face tattoo that reads 'Scottie' to honor his daughter, shown during CinemaCon as he continues his long tattoo-removal journey; he described fatherhood as “awesome” and noted he’s protective of his family, including his relationship with Elsie Hewitt and their baby Scottie born in late 2025.
Pete Davidson revealed largely tattoo-free arms at CinemaCon 2026 after years of laser tattoo removal, showing the progress from his roughly 200 ink designs. He’s kept sentimental pieces (a mom tattoo labeled MOMTATTOO and his dad’s ID) and Sopranos-inspired tats, while noting the process began in 2020 and has been painfully slow but transformative. The SNL alum also shares daughter Scottie with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, and has documented the journey along the way.
Chipotle is offering a limited flash BOGO for customers with tattoos on Friday the 13th (3–4 PM). Qualifying tattoos can be permanent, temporary, or hand-drawn; up to five free items per check, with each free item equal or lesser in value than the purchased one; kids’ meals excluded.
Alan Ritchson discusses Netflix's War Machine with director Patrick Hughes, detailing the grueling physical demands, the film's sci-fi hook, and their matching tattoos that symbolize the experience.
Researchers using infrared imaging uncovered detailed tattoos on a 2,000-year-old Pazyryk mummified woman from Siberia, revealing designs from simple floral patterns to complex scenes on her forearms. The tattoos, likely culturally meaningful, were applied by hand-poking with multiple tools, underscoring sophisticated ancient craftsmanship and suggesting tattoos played a role in personal or social identity.