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Sure, Scarlett Johansson’s back tattoo can catch your eye from far away, but when looking closer, you’ll see it’s more than just a bunch of roses. There’s also a lamb seated beside them. Her Oscars after-party dress not only showed off her back, but also spotlighted what appears to be an owl on her ribcage. According to HuffPost, the rose back art is a tribute to her daughter Rose, who she had with her ex-husband Romain Dauriac. (News of Johansson and Dauriac’s split broke in January 2017, although a publicist said they’d separated the previous summer.) It’s unclear what the animals symbolize to Johansson, but lambs are often associated with innocence or sacrifice, while owls can be connected to wisdom and intuition.
In November 2012, Johansson opened up about her tattoos — sort of — during an interview on The TODAY Show. When Matt Lauer asked how many she has, Johansson joked, “I’ve lost count.” She also appeared a bit uncomfortable when a photo of her ribcage horseshoe tattoo that says “Lucky You” was shown on-screen, saying, “Some photos, as I’m sure you might know yourself, are meant for personal consumption.” That’s fair — there’s a difference between showing off a tattoo on her own accord versus having a photo circulate without permission.
Written by: Nicki
