# Tattoo-Covered Celeb Portraits Shopped Tattoos's Inked Celebrities Gallery is Shocking and Fun By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-celebrities References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/02/26/marilyn-monroe-celebrities-look-like-covered-tattoos/) & [shoppedtattoos.tumblr](http://shoppedtattoos.tumblr.com) Taking celebrities known to be mostly tattoo free, Shopped Tattoos gives them the ultimate makeover and turns them into heavily inked celebrities. So if you ever wondered what a certain celeb looked like with some ink, this Tumblr based online gallery just did you the biggest favor. With [tattoo culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) taking on pretentious and hipster levels, Shopped Tattoos wanted to poke some fun by curating these [Photoshopped images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator) of inked celebrities. Making sure they pick images that have a timeless appeal, Shopped Tattoos pick celebrities that are somewhat relevant to pop culture. Tattooing Marilyn Monroe, the Kennedys and Kate and Will from the Royal family do look a little weird. But some of the others one like Jack Nicholson, Edward Norton and John Lennon look authentic and aren't as shocking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tattoo Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Creating unique temporary tattoo designs and services for individuals looking to experiment with ink without the commitment. - **Celebrity Makeovers:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Developing virtual reality applications that allow users to digitally modify the appearance of celebrities, including adding tattoos, for entertainment or self-expression. - **Photoshopped Images:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Building advanced AI algorithms and software that can seamlessly alter images to create realistic and convincing visual transformations. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Developing innovative tattoo design techniques and materials, such as biodegradable ink, for eco-conscious individuals wanting a more sustainable tattoo experience. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Creating immersive virtual reality platforms that allow users to interact with a digitally enhanced reality, including trying out different tattoo designs on themselves or celebrities. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Applying AI technology to various industries, such as fashion and entertainment, to enhance digital image editing capabilities and provide users with more realistic and personalized visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md)