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The Paris Jackson Tattoo Collection runs to more than 80 tattoos, the count used by both PopSugar and People. Many are tributes to her father, Michael Jackson. In 2017 she had 50 tattoos, nine of them for him, E! News reported, citing Rolling Stone.
Not every piece carries a meaning. “A lot of them I got for no reason,” she has said, according to PopSugar. Everything below is as of November 15, 2026.
Paris Jackson Tattoo Collection at a Glance
| Tattoo and placement | What is known |
|---|---|
| Eyes from the Dangerous album cover, left forearm | A tribute to her father |
| “Queen of my heart”, left wrist | In her father’s handwriting |
| “Applehead”, left foot | Done in 2017 |
| “BAD” in red ink, hand | The title of one of his albums |
| Yin and yang, back of the right ankle | Matches her older brother Prince’s. Shown on March 26, 2017 |
| Millennium Falcon with a white-ink B, right ankle | The B is for her younger brother, Bigi |
| Spoon | Matches one on her godfather, Macaulay Culkin |
| Seven chakras, sternum to navel | Done in 2017, her largest piece at the time |
| “Faith, trust, and pixie dust”, collarbone | The Peter Pan line |
| Sanskrit script, left shoulder | Shown by the artist Nicole Inkart on June 3, 2024 |
| Thunderbird, left ankle | By Stephanie Big Eagle |
| Stag | Her first tattoo, by Connor Garrity |
The placements and details come from PopSugar and The List unless another source is named.
The Tributes to Michael Jackson
The best-known tribute is the pair of eyes from the cover of his Dangerous album, on her left forearm. On her left wrist she has “queen of my heart” in his handwriting. Tinkerbell was reportedly his nickname for her, according to The List.
“Applehead,” on her left foot, dates from 2017. “BAD” is in red ink on her hand.
She explained the tributes to Rolling Stone in 2017. “He’s brought me nothing but joy,” she said. “So why not have constant reminders of joy?”
Matching Tattoos With Family and Friends
She and her older brother, Prince Jackson, showed off matching yin and yang symbols on March 26, 2017. The artist was Justin Lewis of Dermagraphink, E! News reported. Hers is on the back of her right ankle and his is on the back of his left, according to Us Weekly. She called the pair “matchies with my bestie” on Instagram.
A Millennium Falcon on her right ankle includes a B in white ink for her younger brother, Bigi, according to The List. She shares a spoon tattoo with her godfather, Macaulay Culkin. After the 2021 Oscars she got a rose with Cara Delevingne, PopSugar reports.
Music, Film and Art Tattoos
| Tattoo | Detail |
|---|---|
| John Lennon self-portrait | With the lyric “imagine all the people living life in peace”, 2016 |
| Mötley Crüe dagger | From the Dr. Feelgood album cover, 2016. She also has “Motley” inside her lip |
| Led Zeppelin symbols | From the band’s fourth album |
| Manchester Orchestra tree | From the song The Mistake |
| Donnie Darko rabbit | 2016 |
| Van Gogh, Modigliani, Picasso and Basquiat | Portraits from January 2020. Tony Yoo of Tattoo Mania in West Hollywood did at least one |
Spiritual Symbols and Nature
The seven chakras run down her chest and back. The front set, from sternum to navel, was done in 2017 and was her largest tattoo at the time, according to The List.
Her list also has a mandala, a Vodou symbol for the goddess of love, a red crescent moon, a watercolor dragon and koi, and a neck piece that reads “A light from the shadows,” which she got during the pandemic. The 2016 pieces include a wolf on her forearm, a deer head, a sunflower and feathers behind her ear. A cactus and tree on her ankle cover an ex’s name.
The Sanskrit on her left shoulder is one of her newer pieces. The artist Nicole Inkart shared it on June 3, 2024, with the caption “No.5 Sanskrit. Thank you for believing in me.” Followers translated it roughly as “Go there, however, for the grace of God.” She has not confirmed that reading.
When She Covered Them All for the Grammys
She walked the 2024 Grammys red carpet on February 4, 2024, with no tattoos showing. People reported that more than 80 were covered with Cover FX makeup. “From head to toe, it’s just Celine, mama,” she told Entertainment Tonight, adding that she had “covered all the tattoos,” as Business Insider reported.
What She Has Said About Her Ink
She has defended tattooing on Instagram. “The craftsmanship of tattoos will always be a controversy,” she wrote, in a post quoted by The List. Of her own, she said, “they represent strength for me.”
For a shorter version, see Paris Jackson tattoos and their meanings. Her music career is covered in celebrity kids turned musicians, and the Zoe Kravitz tattoo collection looks at another star with a famous father.
Sources
- PopSugar, Paris Jackson’s tattoos and their meanings, updated July 11, 2024
- The List, Paris Jackson’s Tattoos: A Complete Guide, updated October 12, 2023
- People, on her covered tattoos at the 2024 Grammys
- E! News, on the matching yin and yang tattoos, March 2017
- HOLA, on the Sanskrit shoulder tattoo, June 2024
- Us Weekly, on the placement of the yin and yang tattoos, March 2017
- Business Insider, on her Entertainment Tonight interview at the 2024 Grammys
- Rolling Stone, 2017 cover interview, as cited by E! News
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tattoos does Paris Jackson have?
More than 80, according to PopSugar and People. In 2017 the count was 50, with nine dedicated to her father, E! News reported, citing Rolling Stone.
What does this page on the Paris Jackson Tattoo Collection cover?
It covers the tributes to Michael Jackson, the matching tattoos with her brothers and friends, the music and art pieces, the spiritual symbols and the night she covered them all for the 2024 Grammys.
Which Paris Jackson tattoos are for Michael Jackson?
They include the eyes from his Dangerous album cover on her left forearm, “queen of my heart” in his handwriting on her left wrist, “Applehead” on her left foot and “BAD” on her hand.
What was Paris Jackson’s first tattoo?
A stag by the artist Connor Garrity, according to The List.
Do Paris Jackson and her brother have matching tattoos?
Yes. She and her older brother, Prince, have matching yin and yang symbols on their ankles, shown on March 26, 2017. The artist was Justin Lewis of Dermagraphink.
Did Paris Jackson cover her tattoos at the Grammys?
Yes. People reported that more than 80 were covered with Cover FX makeup for the ceremony on February 4, 2024, where she wore Celine.