Discover the Meaning Behind Katie Price’s 40 Tattoos: From Ex-Boyfriend Tributes to a Giant Design on Her Bum!

KATIE Price has an epic life story to tell and many of her memorable chapters are mapped out on her body in tattoo ink.

The 47-year-old former in total and has added significantly to her body in recent years with her biggest and most intricate designs yet.

Katie Price’s body is a canvas covered in 40 tattoos that tell her life storyCredit: BackGrid

They’re proudly on display whenever she gets the chance and, over the years, it’s been a way of paying tribute to those that mean the most to her.

Most recently, has been honoured, joining the ranks of exes like Carl Woods and , with whom she also had matching tattoos.

We take a look at some of her most well-known designs, and maybe a few you’re not too familiar with as well.

Everything’s rosy

Katie covered her butt with roses late last yearCredit: BackGrid

Katie took inspiration from Tweedy’s famous rose tattoo and got her own floral arrangement on her bum late last year.

The large design took several sessions and was “extremely painful”, however it signified a fresh start after Katie transformed her life following addiction and bankruptcy.

Little did fans know that just weeks later Katie would refresh her life in dramatic fashion by dumping boyfriend JJ and marrying new man within a matter of days.

Oh darling

Katie and ex JJ Slater got matching ‘Baby Darling’ tattoosCredit: Dan Charity

Around six months into her relationship with ex JJ, Katie and the former MAFS star had matching “Baby Darling” tattoos, a nod to their pet name for one another.

The ink has now outlasted the relationship after Katie ditched JJ while they were sitting on the sofa, just days after spending Christmas and New Year together.

JJ, 33, told The Sun he has no plans to remove the tattoo just yet.

He said: “I haven’t even thought about that to be honest. It was a part of my life I suppose, so I’m not in any rush to like get it removed.

“It doesn’t make me sad. I mean, it was a part of my life and I don’t have any any any regrets, to be honest.”

Husband no. 4

Katie and husband Lee Andrews had each other’s name inked on their handsCredit: wesleeandrews/Instagram

It was with record speed that Lee and Katie pledged their future together and declared their love with permanent ink.

The newlyweds got their respective names inked on their hands in Dubai and proudly showed them off in this selfie.

They also got the angel number ’11:11′ which is said to symbolise connection and new beginnings.

Horse play

Katie got a unicorn on her tum and said it was because: ‘I love horses’Credit: Rex

One of the loves of Katie’s life is horse riding.

She put a mythical twist on the animal by having a large unicorn tattooed on her stomach while on a trip to Thailand.

The galloping unicorn has a long, flowing mane and is more detailed than another unicorn she has on her forearm.

Nod to mum

Katie has a poignant tribute to her mum Amy on her arm She replaced the heart rate monitor line with her mum’s favourite flowersCredit: Samui Ink

One of mum-of-five Katie’s tattoos is actually a of a squiggly design resembling a heart-rate monitor reading.

This old inking was a souvenir from a boozy trip to Miami, Florida, back in 2017, where Katie had been seen necking a few drinks before going under the needle.

It looks like a classic case of tattoo regret – but there’s also a sweet meaning behind Katie’s floral tattoo.

It’s a tribute to her mum, Amy, who is terminally ill with a life-limiting lung condition called .

The design closely that Amy picked out when she was designing a special room for Katie’s so-called Mucky Mansion.

Family tribute

Katie has a winged heart on her left arm as a tribute to her familyCredit: Instagram

Katie’s opposite forearm features another heart tattoo – but hopefully this one won’t need covering up.

This simple inking is said to be a tribute to the family members and loved ones who have been through hard times with her.

Symbolic bows

Katie has a cute bow above her bumCredit: Getty

One of the TV star’s raciest tattoos can be found on her lower back – a pink bow design just above Katie’s bum.

It’s been known to make an appearance during Katie’s sexier photoshoots.

She continued the bow theme with an addition in 2018; a £500 design on her waist, which a source said symbolised “family and being tied together forever”.

“It’s a dedication to her children and her loved ones,” . “She sees getting new ink as part of a new beginning – in the past she’s inked over old tattoos, so a new, fresh one is a fresh start.”

Katie also has a bow design on her right ankle.

Special initials

This tattoo is a tribute to sons Junior and HarveyCredit: Rex

One of Katie’s best hidden tattoos can be found on the back of her neck, visible only when her hair is up.

Here, the star has had the initials “J” and “H” inked on her intertwined, in reference to her eldest sons Junior and Harvey.

New chapter

Daughter Princess takes pride of place on her wristCredit: Rex

As Katie’s family grew, so did the tattoo tributes to her children; she has the name of her eldest daughter, Princess, tattooed on the inside of her wrist.

And she also revealed a tattoo of a bracelet with the names of all five of her children, including Bunny, and Jett.

Katie’s wrist is inked with a crown, above which she used to have the name Pete – a tribute to ex-husband Peter Andre.

When they split, she had a tattoo artist cross out Pete’s name, but she later revisited the painful inking and covered his name completely with a rose, helping her to move on from that chapter of her life.

Her latest family tribute is a portrait of Princess on her leg.

It’s thought the realistic tattoo is the start of Katie getting each of her children tattooed on her.

‘Sexy feeling’

Katie’s garter belt helps her to feel sexy at all timesCredit: Rex

Katie has a distinctive racy inking on her right thigh: a garter belt which she has always loved to flash for the cameras.

What’s the meaning of this saucy symbol? Katie says the design evokes the “sexy feeling” she has whenever she’s wearing lingerie.

And the garter belt tattoo means she can feel that way all the time – even when she’s not wearing anything.

Queen of glamour modelling

Katie is proud of her status as one of the country’s biggest ever glamour girlsCredit: Rex

The back of Katie’s right hand is adorned with a tiara, along with the Queen of Hearts symbol.

It’s thought that this inking represents Katie’s status as the queen of glamour modelling.

Ex cover-up

Argentinian ex Leandro’s tribute was swiftly covered after their splitCredit: Rex

Katie’s left ankle is the site of another tattoo she would come to regret – the name “Leo” and the date “27-02-11”, in honour of her ex-fiancé, Argentine-born actor Leandro Penna.

Katie and Leandro announced their engagement in April 2012, but the wedding was off by October of the same year. The date refers to the occasion when the pair first met.

After things went sour for the couple, Katie opted to cover it up with a new design altogether: a prancing pony, reflecting her love of horses.

The model is known to adore the creatures and used to have her own stables before she was beset with money troubles.

Although, having in 2021 after declaring bankruptcy, it’s fair to say Katie’s horse tattoo is a lot more budget friendly than the real thing.

FACE TO FACE

Katie and ex Carl Woods had each other’s faces inked on their bodies

Katie has a history of getting tattoos inspired by her boyfriends and then having to cover them up after a break-up.

And so was the case with her car dealer ex-fiancé .

The former couple inked on their arms to prove their commitment.

And Katie went a step further by having the pair’s names inked on her hand. Another tattoo, by her elbow, said “Pricey Woods” – a nod to the loved-up couple’s surnames.

While Carl added another portrait of Katie to his body.

At the time, Katie told The Sun: “No matter what the haters say, this is proof we’ll be together forever. I’m so happy to have this commitment to him.”

Carl added: “This is more than a tattoo – it’s a tribute to each other.”

However, the pair went their separate ways in late 2023 and no longer speak.

Katie has another bow design around her ankleCredit: Rex