Katy Perry Tattoos

Katy Perry Tattoo Count: 9! Check Them Out…

While best known through her music, the many Katy Perry tattoos tell a story of their own, and she is well on her way to having an impressive collection of tats. Many people say that tattoos tell a story, and Katy Perry is one pop star whose tattoos definitely give us a sneak peek into her personality, the things she believes are important, and the way she chooses to live her life. From the “Jesus” tattoo Katy got when she turned 18 to the Sanskrit tattoo she shared with former husband Russell Brand (until he got his removed recently), Katy Perry’s artwork details some of the more important chapters of her life. And the fact that the singer hasn’t had any of these tattoos removed says a little something about her as well.

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9. Katy’s Rainbow Triangle Tattoo on Her Ankle

True to her tradition of getting a new tattoo to commemorate each of her world tours, Katy Perry went under the needle in March 2015 for a tiny triangle (or prism) tattoo on her ankle, in honor of her Prismatic World Tour. Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy (who went on tour with Perry and crew for a week, presumably as their live-in tattoo artist), posted a photo of Katy Perry’s triangle tattoo on March 26, 2015, in all its rainbow-colored glory. Read about the meaning and story behind her rainbow triangle tattoo…read more

8. Katy Perry’s Superbowl XLIX Finger Tat

Shortly after her super-charged Superbowl XLIX half-time performance, Katy decided the moment had to be preserved in ink! She headed out after the game to get a little reminder, a small “XLIX” inked on her ring finer , keeping her little “Hello Kitty” tattoo company on the next finger. Katy Perry’s Superbowl XLIX tattoo will certainly be an awesome remembrance of such a high point in her career, and a great performance! Read about the meaning and story behind her Superbowl XLIX tattoo…read more

7. Katy’s Hello Kitty Tattoo on Her Middle Finger

Katy Perry took to Instagram on October 30, 2014 to show off a new Hello Kitty tattoo on her middle finger, and the ink is an exact replica of the iconic figure, which it turns out is a cartoon girl, NOT a cat! Katy’s Hello Kitty tattoo coincides not only with her 30th birthday, but also the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty, the opening of the first Hello Kitty Con in Los Angeles, and the near-end of her so-called “Cat-oure” Prismatic world tour. Read about the meaning and story behind her hello kitty tattoo…read more

6. Cherry Blossom Tattoo on Katy Perry’s Ankle

In November 2013, Katy Perry debuted a cute little cherry blossom tattoo inked in pink on the outside of her right ankle. Similar to her strawberry and peppermint tattoos, Katy Perry’s cherry blossom tat was inked as a tribute to her fourth studio album, Prism, and matches an identical cherry blossom tattoo Katy’s then-boyfriend John Mayer presumably had inked at the same time. Read about the meaning and story behind her cherry blossom tattoo…read more

5. Lotus Flower on Katy’s Wrist

In January 2012, Katy Perry hit the tattoo shop yet again and got a tiny, discreet lotus flower inked on the inside of her right wrist. Katy’s lotus flower tattoo was revealed in the midst of her divorce proceedings with Russell Brand, and the lotus flower symbolizes “new beginnings,” which is appropriate considering the situation. Both of Katy’s ankle tattoos are inked in identical spots on her feet, and the lotus flower sits opposite Katy’s Jesus tattoo. It’s all about symmetry right? Read about the meaning and story behind her side tattoo…read more

4. Katy Perry’s Peppermint Ankle Tat

Similar to her strawberry tat, the next Katy Perry tattoo to be debuted was a smiling peppermint tattoo on her right ankle in November 2011, in honor of her second pop album, Teenage Dream. Katy plays on the peppermint theme for the album artwork and also used some peppermint props and stage costumes in her California Dreams tour. Katy Perry’s peppermint tattoo was inked by the infamous Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy, and 50 members of Katy’s tour team also sport the peppermint ink. Read about the meaning and story behind her peppermint tattoo…read more

3. Katy’s Sanskrit Tattoo on Right Arm

Just four months before marrying British actor and comedian Russell Brand in October 2010, Katy Perry and her future hubby got matching tattoos on their arms that read “Anuugacchati Pravaha,” which means “Go with the flow” in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. A short 14 months after they were married, the couple filed for divorce and a few months later, Russell had his arm tattoo removed. Katy still sports the Sanskrit tattoo on her arm though, and “Go with the flow,” seems to be a mantra that she continues to live by, so this Katy Perry tattoo didn’t get put on the chopping block. Read about the meaning and story behind her sanskrit tattoo…read more

2. Strawberry Tattoo on Katy’s Ankle

With a successful music career under her belt, Katy Perry drew inspiration from her first pop album for her next tattoo, a smiling red cartoon strawberry, which she got inked on the the inside of her left ankle in New York City in July 2009. Strawberries and other types of fruit played a major role in her playful performances during her Hello Katy tour, so it’s fitting that Katy Perry’s strawberry tattoo was inked as a permanent reminder of her first huge musical success. Read about the meaning and story behind her strawberry tattoo…read more

1. Katy Perry’s “Jesus” Wrist Tattoo

It may be difficult to imagine the Katy Perry we know today as a gospel singer, but her first album featured strictly Christian music and was released under her real name, Katy Hudson. During that same time period, Katy Perry showed a bit of her rebellious side and hit the tattoo parlor for her first ink – a “Jesus” tattoo inked on her left wrist – which she got when she turned 18. Although Katy may not have the same religious beliefs today as she did back then, she says the wrist tat reminds her of her roots, so it’s there to stay. Read more about the meaning and story behind her Jesus tattoo…read more

There are three things you should know about Katy Perry: she is almost always having fun, she absolutely loves music and performing, and she is getting pretty darn close to having a tattoo obsession! The cute and funky pop star only has only a few tattoos scattered on different parts of her body, and they all mean something very important to her (even the tat she shares with Russell Brand). Most of Katy Perry’s tattoos are small and discreet, so you may not have noticed them all before. Think there’s more tats in store for her Keep an eye out for new Katy Perry tattoos right here!