From sportsmen to socialites, Australian celebrities are well-known for their love of tattoos.
And while some stars are praised for their daring designs, other famous figures have faced backlash over their eye-popping ink.
From Imogen Anthony’s awkward quote gaffe, to Iggy Azalea’s tribute to her ex and Shannon Noll’s Southern Cross tattoo, Daily Mail Australia takes a look at some of the celebrity tattoo fails.
From Imogen Anthony’s awkward quote gaffe, to Iggy Azalea’s tribute to her ex and Shannon Noll’s Southern Cross: A look at some of the celebrity tattoo fails (Pictured is Imogen Anthony)
‘Literature Nazis back the f**k off’: Imogen hit back after her tattoo was trolled by followers who claimed it was incorrect
Former model Imogen was trolled by fans earlier this month, who accused her of incorrectly having a quote needled onto her back.
Just weeks ago, Imogen had a quote from English occultist Aleister Crowley tattooed onto her back, which read ‘By the power of truth, I, by living have conquered the universe’.
However, the actual quote, which originated in Crowley’s diaries and is translated from Latin, is ‘By the power of truth, I, while living have conquered the universe’.
Inked up! Imogen claimed her collection of tattoos are ‘meanings and stories’
When Imogen faced criticism over the tattoo, she hit back claiming it was a ‘slight adaptation’ of the original phrase.
Taking to Instagram, she raged: ‘Literature Nazis back the f**k off. This is why I never posted my tattoos when I started getting them, because mine aren’t framed bits of art, they’re meanings and stories. Some run pretty deep.’
However, the outspoken blonde isn’t the only celebrity accused of sporting incorrect ink, with cricketer Michael Clarke also alleged to have the wrong translation of a phrase needled onto his arm in Arabic.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the tattoo is intended to translate to ‘The pain of discipline is nothing like the pain of disappointment’.
Incorrect translation? There is speculation Michael Clarke’s Arabic script incorrectly translates into English
However, some have speculated that the ink may awkwardly read: ‘The pain of discipline is something similar to the pain of disappointment’.
Meanwhile, pop rocker Shannon Noll has also attracted some criticism for the Southern Cross tattoo he sports on his chest.
The singer was one seen showing off his ink in a photo which was widely mocked on the internet.
In 2016, HuffPost Australia ran a story about the tattoo being trolled by a Melbourne rapper.
Trolled! Pop rocker Shannon Noll has also attracted some criticism for the Southern Cross tattoo he sports on his chest.
While Shannon may not be bothered by the backlash to his Southern Cross, several other Australian celebrities have had their tattoos altered or removed.
Married At First Sight’s Nick Furphy once had a tattoo tribute to ‘ex-wife’ Sharon ‘Shaz’ Marsh inked onto his foot.
However, after their break-up, the crafty reality star changed ‘I Love Shaz’ to ‘I Love Shiraz.’
Tattoo trouble! Married At First Sight’s Sean Furphy altered an awkward tattoo he has on his foot
Tatt’s crafty! The reality star changed ‘I Love Shaz’ to ‘I Love Shiraz’ after a break-up
Meanwhile, Iggy Azalea decided to do away with her tattoos dedicated to rapper ex-boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
The Mullumbimby-born rapper had the words ‘Live, Love and A$AP’ removed from her fingers in 2015.
However, whilst tattoos still polarise the general public, not all Australian celebrities have received backlash for their inkings.
Gone! Iggy had the tattoos on her left fingers removed in 2015 after she split with A$AP Rocky
Removed: Iggy Azalea decided to do away with her tattoos on her left fingers
Ruby Rose has a legion of fans who fawn over her quirky sleeve tattoos.
The actress and model has a collection of eclectic inkings, including Astro Boy and Jean Michel Basquiat.
Fellow Australian model Catherine McNeil has more than a dozen designs needled onto her back, which have also proved popular with fans.
‘Absolutely beautiful’, one Instagram follower cooed beneath a recent photo of the her tattoo collection.
Praise!~Ruby Rose has a legion of fans who fawn over her quirky sleeve tattoos
‘Absolutely beautiful’: Fellow Australian model Catherine McNeil has more than a dozen designs needled onto her back, which have also proved popular with fans