Reflecting on her history with tattoos, Barrymore shared that she has been getting inked since the age of 13 and anticipates continuing the tradition throughout her life.
In a spontaneous and live on-air moment, talk show host Drew Barrymore added to her tattoo collection, getting her 12th tattoo during her talk show. The 48-year-old host decided to permanently ink the phrase “I Am Human” onto her wrist, documenting the entire process in a TikTok video with “Ink Master” season 15 contestant Jon Mesa.
Drew’s Tattoo History: A Lifelong Journey
Reflecting on her history with tattoos, Barrymore shared that she has been getting inked since the age of 13 and anticipates continuing the tradition throughout her life. When asked about her preferences among her tattoos, she humorously mentioned liking nine and expressed excitement about making it ten with her latest addition.
Joel Madden’s Seal of Approval: A Meaningful Moment
Joel Madden, the host of “Ink Master” and a tattoo enthusiast, appeared on the show, offering his seal of approval for Barrymore’s new tattoo. The “Good Charlotte” rocker’s endorsement left Barrymore feeling elated, describing it as setting her “on my way on little clouds and wings.”
A Recurring Theme: Previous On-Air Tattoo in 2021
This isn’t the first time Barrymore has undergone the tattooing process on air. In 2021, “Ink Master” star Ryan Ashley tattooed the phrase “home is where we are” on Barrymore’s arm. The actress explained that the phrase held personal significance for her and had been a mantra for the last five years.
Barrymore’s spontaneous on-air tattooing adds another chapter to her lifelong journey with body art, blending her personal experiences with meaningful and visible expressions of self.