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Camilla finds my royal tattoos ‘hilarious', says superfan
The Queen met a royal superfan who has endured hours of pain being inked with tattoos dedicated to the monarchy. Camilla joked with Phil Smith when he showed her his latest body art by sticking out his left leg covered in royal monograms. The two met at the annual Sandringham Flower Show where the King and Queen toured the exhibition tents viewing winners in flower arranging, vegetable produce and baking Phil Smith, 61, said he first had the late Queen's cypher tattooed on his leg, then above it Charles's monogram followed by Camilla's emblem and then 18 months ago the King and Queen's cyphers entwined were inked on his lower thigh. After showing her the newest tattoo he said: 'She finds it hilarious.' He added: 'That was probably about an hour and a half (to ink), but it was bloody painful'. 'I've been corresponding with the Queen since before they got married – we hit it off.' Hundreds of well-wishers stood behind crash barriers waiting to meet the royal couple with many shouting goodwill messages for Charles, who is receiving ongoing cancer care and who missed the last year's event. The King joked about his appearance after he was complemented on how well he was looking by a number of well-wishers. Maria and Graham Sharples from Spalding, Lincolnshire, who regularly visit the show, called out to the King saying: 'We missed you last year, you look very well.' Mrs Sharples said: 'He came over and said 'it's all done with mirrors'.' Later, Irene Lane shouted to the King: 'Good to see you're back this year, praying for your good health,' and when she repeated the phrase to the Queen, Camilla made the crowd laugh when she said 'touch wood' and tapped her head.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Influencer Who Dished Out $33K on 250 Tattoos Reveals How the Transformation Impacts Her Daily Life (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW An Australian woman has gone viral on social media for showing her 250 tattoos, which cover nearly her entire body, from her chest to her feet (and yes, her butt) Over five years, she's spent around $32,600 on her themed ink, which she reveals are done over multiple seven-hour tattooing sessions Speaking about her transformation, she reveals how her appearance has impacted her confidence and everyday interactionsThis woman's love for tattoos is permanent. Melbourne, Australia-based content creator Blue Valentine has garnered a following online for sharing her tattoo journey, which, today, includes around 250 works of art that've cost her $50,000 AUD (which is approximately $33,000 USD). "I always knew I wanted tattoos," says the 28-year-old, who describes herself as "an all-or-nothing kind of person." Still, when she decided to get her first tattoo five years ago, she approached the process slowly and steadily. "I was initially scared I wouldn't be able to handle the pain, as I don't like regular needles or taking blood. I did a small traditional tattoo flower on my ribs, so if I tapped out, I wouldn't have to look at it too much." But that wasn't the case. Despite the "horrible" pain that occurred during that very first session, she wasn't deterred. "As I left the studio, I got over it and booked in my first sleeve about a week later." There's more than what meets the eye with what Valentine calls her "body suit" (because the majority of her lower half — including her chest, stomach and butt — are, in fact, covered in tats). Each sleeve and collage are designed in different themes: Diner, Military, Sailor, Circus, Garage, Western and Vintage. The one thing they have in common? Illustrations inspired by 1950s pin-up culture, which also influences how Valentine dresses day to day. "I knew I wanted to do themes straight away. I like the organization of it. I picked my top themes, assessed which ones had the most images I wanted and they got the larger portions of my body," she explains. "My favorite tattoo is my throat tattoo. [It reads] 'Not your Valentine', Valentine being my last name. I think it's a bold statement and is a strong representation of my personality. My others would be the ones I have representing my family, such as images of my parents [she revealed in a TikTok tattoo tour that she has an depiction of them as "conjoined twins" as a part of her circus-themed sleeve], brother, grandparents and dogs. 'All Bark, All Bite' across my chest is also another favorite of mine," she says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While Valentine's tattoo count may be mind-boggling, she puts thought into every single one she gets. First, she sketches her concepts on an iPad, then gives her moodboard of sorts to her tattoo artists. She's worked with three Australian-based artists, Ben Tuckey, Ben Koopman and Allegra Maeva, over the years (but has never done a tattoo on herself). Then come the time-consuming — and pricey — tattoo shop visits. "I would book six to seven-hour full-day sessions and go either weekly or bi-weekly until we completed whatever sleeve or themed section we were on. I'd then take a month break or so to draw up the next sleeve if I didn't already have it ready. Usually in a full day you could get two big pieces or three medium pieces [completed]. There would also be full-day sessions just focused on filler pieces to close up any gaps, which were usually just free-handed by the artist." She says she's dished out around $800 AUD or $522 USD per session. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Valentine's transformation has cost her much more than money. She tells PEOPLE that her appearance sometimes receives negative responses from people she meets in real life. "Men definitely stare and ask inappropriate questions. I also work in a bar so there's not a night that goes by without some form of harassment and comments made towards me and my tattoos," says Valentine, who works in bar management. "I don't take anyone's opinion of it seriously, as my tattoos are everything I planned out and wanted. I'm very proud of what me and my artists have achieved, and I've become incredibly confident in my skin because of it." She also says she has a loving partner who supports her tattoo journey as she does hers. That means she really (yes, really) doesn't have any regrets about her ink. "I'm so glad I waited until I was 23 to start getting tattooed or, my god, I would have some shockers! Everything was planned and everything worked out the way I envisioned thanks to my artists," she says. The lingering question: Does she have any more room for a few more tattoos? "I only have the bottoms of my feet, face and ears free," she says, though getting her ears done is next on her to-do list. She does have one body part that's absolutely off limits: "I want to keep my face naked." Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Football star reveals heartbreaking reason behind neck tattoo as she prepares to play in the Euros quarter-finals
An ex Chelsea goalkeeper who's a major star of the Women's Euros - and dating an England player - has revealed the heartbreaking inspiration behind three tattoos on her neck and arm. German keeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who will be in goal when her squad faces France in the quarter finals of the competition on Saturday, has a series of symbols inked just under her right ear, and a tree and a compass on her arm. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, the 34-year-old, who's engaged to England defender Jess Carter, after the pair fell in love while both playing for the Blues, revealed that one of the tattoos hides a cancer scar, while the other two are also linked to the illness that has threatened her career twice. The shot-stopper, who plays her club football at Gotham FC in New York, was first diagnosed with the disease in 2017. She revealed that she had thyroid cancer while playing for Birmingham City and told fans at the time she she would 'fight every day' to beat the disease. In 2022, she was re-diagnosed with the same type of cancer after four years in remission. Berger told Bild that she deliberately chose a neck tattoo because people would then talk about that rather than the marks left by her surgery. She said: 'I had problems with the scars I had from the cancer surgery. They bothered me. I had them tattooed over so no one would see them. Now everyone asks me about the tattoo and not about the scars.' Berger - who won three Women's Super League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cups with Chelsea - returned to action just over a month after being diagnosed with cancer. The German national star now has other tattoos related to her two diagnoses. She explained: 'I have a tree on my arm now, that's the newest thing. I got it done when I was ill for the second time. 'The roots of a tree are more important than the beauty around them. I got a compass with a folder tattooed when I was ill for the first time.' The goalie is once again in remission and has regular check-ups every six months. Germany are currently in the other side of the Euros draw but Berger and her fiancee could meet on the pitch if they can defeat France. The couple were on opposing sides in the 2022 Euros final, where the Lionesses crushed Germany to win the title. The two became friends while playing for Birmingham in 2016, with the now couple eventually sharing a flat together. English defender Carter had only previously been in relationships with men and has said that, despite the pair sharing undeniable chemistry, she wasn't sure what was going on at first. She told The Guardian previously: 'I had broken up with my boyfriend when I moved in, but as far as I knew I was straight.' However, after a 'date' (which Carter initially thought was just as friends) the pair kissed while watching a movie at home, and Berger had well and truly convinced her Chelsea teammate that the spark was real. And the tables have certainly turned since Carter had to be subtly coaxed into understanding her feelings for Berger. Now it's the English international who is loud and proud for the world to see. 'I think I was – and probably still am – more comfortable than Ann is with publicising our relationship, but that is just because Ann is a very private person whereas I am more of a "the whole world could know and I wouldn't really care" kind of person,' Carter said in 2021. 'Over time and because I will say whatever, she has kind of got used to it and goes with it. By seeing that it is normal and you can be whoever you want to be ... (it) shows younger people that it is okay to be you.' Announcing their engagement on X, the couple posed alongside one another for a selfie, with the caption reading: '7 years down, forever to go'. Reflecting on her her cancer battle with BBC Sport in 2023, Berger insisted the challenges she has faced has made her a stronger person. 'To be at a Euros [when] nobody knew then, the emotion of the Euros took the negative part away from my brain,' she recalled. 'It was a good year. I didn't let my illness come across and say "hey, you shouldn't have a good year because I'm back again".' Berger also revealed she is keen to discuss her cancer diagnosis, despite it often being a taboo subject for many people. She added: 'I actually quite like to talk about it. It's a topic nobody likes to talk about but in my position I think I can help people. 'I'm not sitting here saying everything was easy, because it's not, but whatever your main focus is - and mine was football - you can achieve everything you want to. 'That's why I think it's really important for me to be open. I did it, so why can't everyone else?'
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Denise Richards' daughter Sami Sheen models bikini... after naming every plastic surgery procedure she's done
Sami Sheen stripped down to a skimpy red bikini in bold new images shared to Instagram over the weekend. The daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was modeling the bathing suit inside her Los Angeles home. The stylish suit managed to not only show off her stunning and slender figure, but also her array of tattoos. Sami, 21, appears to have over a dozen markings on her body. This comes soon after her mother Denise has faced a personal crisis as her husband Aaron Phypers has filed for divorce and is asking for spousal support. Earlier this year Denise and Aaron appeared to be still very much in love on the former Bond's girl's reality TV show Wild Things. Sami has yet to comment on the demise of her mother's marriage to the handsome wellness expert. A lot of attention has been paid to Sami's morphing figure, which she showcases on the pay site OnlyFans. Earlier this year Sheen posted to TikTok every cosmetic procedure she's had done. The model began: 'Apparently I've pissed off a lot of people by getting a nose job, so I figured I would piss off even more people by telling you guys all the work I've gotten done.' At the top of the list was lip filler, which the Wild Things personality said she started getting at age 18 and touches up 'every year.' The blonde beauty noted that she also over-lines her lips, calling it 'an addiction.' Sheen also made sure to include a beauty injectable she didn't like — Botox. 'I got Botox in my forehead and I hated it,' she confessed, adding, 'I actually got it to lift my eyebrows up like this [gestures] but it did the complete opposite.' She explained to viewers, 'I was one of the rare people... it weighed my whole face down. It looked horrible, so I let it dissolve naturally and I've never gotten it since.' In the snippet, Sami's long, straight, platinum blonde hair was parted down the middle and framed her fully made up face. The reality television star continued, 'After that I discovered nose filler. So I did that in the tip of my nose and the bridge to try to make it more straight and lifted.' Ultimately, she said the filler 'worked a tiny bit, but I just needed a rhinoplasty, so I got that done twice.' 'Next, I finally got the big procedure and I got the girls done,' she said in reference to her breast implants. 'They're finally fully dropped and settled in,' Sami continued while gesturing toward her chest. She admitted, 'I feel like I could've gone bigger and I really wish I went bigger,' before declaring, 'When the time comes to get them redone I'm definitely going bigger.' 'I think I'm gonna go over the muscle so they look a little bit more natural,' the nepo baby shared. The most uncomfortable procedure was getting veneers, which Sami said she got done a year ago. 'That was the worst process ever. Good thing they don't need to be fixed for another 20 years,' she told her audience. 'Let's hope they last that long because I never want to experience that ever again.' 'In August I got my nose done. That's everything,' Sheen shared as a final note. On an episode of Wild Things, in which she stars alongside mom Denise and sister Lola, 19, Sami admitted childhood bullying led her to join OnlyFans so that she could fund her plastic surgery. She documented her rhinoplasty with celebrity surgeon Dr. Deepak Dugar on the show, which premiered March 4. 'High school was very hard. I had to deal with kids bullying me. People would say that I looked like my dad,' she said of her famous father. 'I actually got a comment the other day from somebody saying, "You'll never be as pretty as your mom",' she added.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Adam Levine 'done' with tattoos
Adam Levine is "done" with tattoos because he finds them too painful now. The Maroon 5 singer has extensive body art but admitted his last session, a refresh on his left arm sleeve, was likely to be his last because he has "softened" more as he's got older. Describing the process of getting inked as "fun" but "painful", he told 'I covered up my sleeve with another sleeve. Who does that? What is wrong with me? Psychotic. "It really hurt. I'm kind of done with the pain, I've decided … now, I've softened. "Now, when I get a tattoo, I'm like, 'This hurts so badly.' Like, 'What's wrong?' We're done." The 46-year-old star also admitted he is "running out of room" on his body for more tattoos and he always "promised" he wouldn't get his face inked. The Moves Like Jagger hitmaker - who has three children with wife Behati Prinsloo - finds it hard to pick out a favourite inking. He said: "No, there's too many. It's too overwhelming... "I like them all." But he ultimately concluded he likes his hand tattoos, which feature the words 'true love' spelled out across eight of his fingers. However, back in 2013, Adam insisted he wouldn't get any body art on his hands because they are "sacred". He told People magazine: "I don't do below the waist. You can't do the hands, that's sacred too, that's what you make things with, I'm tied to my hands. I just can't do hands." And the Sugar singer's first ever tattoo was a dove on his left bicep. He said: "I was 21. It was five days after 9/11. I felt this need to say something with this peaceful thing on my body." Adam recently spoke of why he agreed to return for season 27 of The Voice after departing his role as a coach during season 16. He told reporters: "I honestly feel like the stars aligned. 'It was one of those moments where we started talking about it and it felt right... and it hadn't felt right until now.' Adam, who had spent nearly nine years on the show, admitted he needed a break from the relentless schedule that came with the job. He said: 'Doing it for so long, so consistently... you can definitely start to get burnt. 'I started to feel like I was kind of getting away from things that matter to me the most, like making music and playing music.'
