At the age of fifteen, the first tattoo appeared on the body of actor Tom Hardy. Over time, their numbers only increased. If you look at his tattoos, it initially seems that these are just cute pictures on the body of a famous actor. However, having understood their meaning, you may be able to better understand this person.
Each Tom Hardy tattoo has a story. He didn’t apply a single drawing to his skin for nothing. The actor calls his tattoos a life story.
Tattoo list
The list of tom Hardy tattoos consists of more than twenty drawings. Here are the most famous:
- Leprechaun.
- Scorpio.
- Abstract ornament on the shoulder.
- The Dragon.
- The inscription "Lindy King".
- The inscription "Till die SW".
- Theatrical masks, supplemented by the signature "Smile now, cry later".
- The Virgin Mary.
- Number 1338046.
- Lettering "Figlio Mio Bellissimo".
- "Padre Fiero".
- Baby Virgin Mary.
- The pen on the right hand with the signature "The Long Red Road".
- Ferris Wheel in London.
- Charlotte.
- Flag.
- S-shaped pintogram.
- Raven.
- Letter W.
- Cross on the right biceps.
Tattoo and profession of an actor
Each person has his own attitude to the drawings on the body. At one time, the actor had heard enough of people who told him that he would not achieve anything and that he would never be called to a normal role. Tom Hardy did not break before the opinions of others and did not stop writing his story on the body. The actor looks harmonious with tattoos on the skin. They do not spoil it at all.
For some of his roles, the tattoos are adjusted, somewhere completely glossed over. Tom Hardy hides the tattoo under a thick layer of makeup, if his character does not provide them. Although for some of the characters he plays, his tattoo is not enough, so make-up artists draw additional ones on the body.
Tattoos in no way prevent him from acting not only in films, but also in theater.
The Meaning of Tom Hardy Tattoo
The first tattoo, which appeared at the age of fifteen on the skin of the future famous actor, is lepricon. He is a hero of Irish folklore. This tattoo symbolizes good luck. The lepricon also connects Hardy with his Irish maternal roots.
The phrase "Until death" is dedicated to Tom's first wife. "Till die SW" is an inscription that has remained truly forever, unlike the first five-year marriage.
Sarah dedicated the dragon Tom Hardy. The tattoo on the shoulder symbolizes her year of birth on the eastern calendar. In addition, the dragon talks about the strength and aggressiveness of the owner of this pattern on the skin.
Letter W - the actor is silent about the true meaning of the tattoo. Most likely, she is also dedicated to his wife, whose last name begins with this letter.
The ornament around the lepricon was made in order to overlap the past tattoo and decorate the mythical creature. The pattern is made in a green color symbolizing Ireland.
King is the name of Tom Hardy's first agent. While still unknown, he promised to immortalize her name on the skin, provided that she punches him in Hollywood. And they both kept their promises.
What exactly connects the actor and the image of a scorpion is not known for certain. After all, this animal has both positive and negative qualities. Scorpio symbolizes passion, courage, death, duality, devotion, and also patronizes souls that have gone to another world.
Masks on the chest, with different facial expressions, are quite often found in people with creative professions. Hardy's tattoo is complemented by the phrase "Laugh now - cry later."
The number 1338046 is the serial number of the token worn by fellow father Tom - Patrick Monroe. He, in combination, was a coach and a good friend of the actor.
Virgin Mary and the star were made after Hardy found out about the pregnancy of her lover Rachel Speed. These tattoos also symbolize the update of the actor himself.
Several tattoos on the actor’s body are dedicated to the child. The inscriptions are “Father's Pride”, “My Most Beautiful Son”, Virgin Mary with a Child (the baby has the face of Louis’s son).
Hardy’s patriotic images look like the flag of Britain and a panoramic view of London.
The pen on the actor’s hand is dedicated to his good friend and the play in the play “The Long Red Road”.
Charlotte, her portrait and name are dedicated to her lover.
A raven, inside of which is a bat - tattoos that were made after two films that brought him success and fame ("Mad Max" and "The Dark Knight: Revival of the Legend").
Hardy dedicated the face of the pit bull to his dog, who died about three years ago.
Sketches
Speaking of celebrity tattoos, one cannot ignore his fans. So many are so devoted to their idol that they find Tom Hardy's tattoo designs and apply the same designs to their body. Frankly, such copies look ugly. Firstly, highly skilled craftsmen refuse to perform tattoos according to other people's sketches. And you can understand them.
After all, a tattoo artist is a kind of artist, and you come, demand to go against his inspiration and desires. And secondly, covering your skin with tattoos copied from celebrities, you do not come close to them, but simply lose your personality. You may not be bothered by a tattoo made according to a non-unique sketch, but after a couple of years you will most likely regret such a hasty decision. Remember that Hardy's tattoos are his experiences and bits of life, not yours.
