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Brad Pitt Tattoos and Placement

There's no telling exactly how many tattoos actor Brad Pitt has. Brad lives a very private life, and his tattoos have a very distinct, yet secretive origin. Unlike his love partner Angelina, Brad stays pretty quiet about the significance of his ink. The following Brad Pitt tattoos are his most popular and sought after designs.

Back Tattoo

Brad's latest back tattoo created quite a media frenzy with great speculation on the meaning behind the lines. The sketched linear pattern consists of several small choppy lines with seemingly no relation to one another. Many theories quickly developed behind the unique and modern tattoo.
The first theory was that Brad's tattoo signified the downed levees that caused the New Orleans catastrophe after Hurricane Katrina made waves. Brad Pitt was very involved in the relief of Hurricane Katrina victims, and even backed the "Make it Right" project which benefited those who lost their homes and were displaced after the devastation of the hurricane. The "Make it Right" project funded the construction of new, environmentally friendly green homes for the victims of the Katrina disaster.
Another theory behind Brad's back tattoo was that the lines portrayed the city streets that made the French Quarter in New Orleans. Onlookers turned to city maps to check the placement and pattern of the lines. Although both theories were unique and quite intelligent, they were both crushed when Angelina Jolie later admitted in an exclusive interview that she sketched the tattoo on Brad's back out of pure boredom. Angie claimed that Brad loved the temporary design she sketched and had it inked permanently.

Left Forearm

Nobody quite knows the story behind the human outline on Brad Pitt's left forearm, other than the sketch depicts Europe's oldest mummy, Otzi. Otzi was found in an Italian glacier in 1991, and his age is estimated at 5300 years old.
Brad's tattoo of Otzi is simplistic, with no color other than the border of black ink. A human sketch like Brad's can be a unique way to celebrate a loved one or a past memory. While Brad Pitt stays mum on the reason he chose to celebrate the glorified mummy, perhaps he sees the 5300 year old body as an unfaltering perseverance of life.

Lower Left Back

On his lower left back, Brad has yet another simplistic Sanskrit blessing, rumored to be for the protection of his son Maddox. Sanskrit tattoos are quite popular when celebrated in tattoo designs such as henna. Dubbed the "mother of all languages", Sanskrit is unique, beautiful and artful to the eye. Blessings are yet another way to incorporate the beauty of the Sanskrit language and can hold special meaning for daily life. If you're seeking an inspiring or thought provoking tattoo, a Sanskrit or blessing tattoo may make the perfect choice.

Lower Stomach

Rather than opt for a traditional name tattoo to celebrate his love for Angelina Jolie, Brad made a unique commitment to have her birthdate tattooed in Khmer on his stomach. Khmer is the official language of Cambodia, and is influenced by Sanskrit and Pali through Buddhism and Hinduism beliefs. Cultural tattoos can help celebrate ancestry or heritage. Many people choose cultural tattoos because they depict a personal meaning that is private yet mysterious. If you need a cool tattoo idea, consider a symbol or script that you can relate to, in a language in which you are familiar or share a passion for.

Find Inspiration Within

Brad Pitt's tattoos are all unique and meaningful. If you're seeking tattoo ideas and want to keep your artwork personal, look within to emotions and world events that are endearing to you. Find a higher meaning in your daily life, and celebrate your enlightenment with black ink tattoos that are simple, yet significant.

Initial Author: Jodie Michalak