Shocking Celebrity Tattoos and the Secret Messages Behind Them

Carey Mulligan

Mulligan attributes this tiny seagull tattoo to the fact that she got her role in Shame. She mentioned in her audition that she wanted to get a seagull tattoo to remind her of the character that she played in the stage performance of "The Seagull." This ambition, the conversation, and the decision to get this tattoo ended up landing Mulligan the role.

The More You Know

Miley Cyrus first tried out for Hannah Montana at the age of 11. She was denied due to her age.
Megan Fox was banned from the Wal-Mart store in her hometown because she shoplifted makeup as a teenager. She claims it was an accident.
Jennifer Lawrence has an "H2O" tattoo to remind her to drink more water.
Channing Tatum played a bartender in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video. He made $400 for the role.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.