
Helen Mirren 'Disgusted' by Her Drunken Tattoo
By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 8th 2010 06:49AM
At the 2010 Oscars, focus was brought on actress Helen Mirren's tattoo -- a tiny symbol on her left thumb. Last month, Mirren told Good Morning America (via PEOPLE) that it happened a "very, very long time ago" when she was "very, very drunk." The 64-year-old actress explained that the symbol was inked by an Indian artist while she was on the road in Minnesota touring with a play. "I decided to get a tattoo because it was the most shocking thing I could think of doing... Now I'm utterly disgusted and shocked because it's become completely mainstream, which is unacceptable to me," she said.


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If she has the money for that dress she has the money to have it removed!
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Oh Dearest, they don't actually buy those gowns for the Oscars...well not typically, but I do agree that she has well enough money to get that tiny lil smudge of a tat taken out ;) I wouldn't quite be disgusted at something so small , but we're all different =)
Get real, Helen MirrenL You should definitely have that ugly tattoo removed. It's easy these days and I can't imagine a woman of her stature still walking around with such an unattractive hand!!
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Dear Helen Mirrin, I have seen some tats discovered in the harsh morning light with a dry eyed, semi-conscious hangover. And as far as they go, this one really, I mean REALLY, isn't that bad. Now don't ye fret none about being mainstream because a beautiful, sexy woman of 64 with a tat is still makes a fearsome statement.
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Tattoos are cheesy, and trashy.
Tattoo or not, Helen is still one foxy lady. I only hope I look that good when I'm 64!
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If that is your wish I suggest her plastic surgeon.
BOO HOO MY DRUNK TATTOO, BURN THAT LITTLE THIG OFF WITH A SPOON IF YOU HATE IT SO MUCH,
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She doesn't say the tat is disgusting, she says the fact they are mainstream is the issue...it's a joke, idiots.
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She could tatto it again in a nude color, or turn it into a star fish or something else. It doesn't look bad. She's beautiful regardless and one of the best actresses out there.
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I agree with you foosmom! Helen was referring to the fact that today having a tattoo it is not out of the norms of society for women,young or old. I decided i would have a tattoo for spiritual reasons. I'm 52yrs old and I don't regret it at all.though it does amaze me how varied reactions are to me having a tattoo! young people in partricular. They like to refer to it as 'wanna be'. Go Helen I wonder if she has another tucked away from public view?????
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That tat is a racist tat, it means white militia. You draw a v then a upside down v through the top one and there u go. Look it up if you dont believe me. I was part of that group years ago. I'm still racist, but not in any group anymore.
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What in the world are all of you doing OH Bloody Hell she has a tat ??? it is not a racist tattoo or white militia Bill~ that is for the most part a problem in the USA well she is not an american citizen and she could if she wished join the the plethora of the racist gropes in england alone when she got that tat it did not mean what is associated with today just like the Swastika is not associated with any thing antisemitic. The Lady Helen Mirren is just that a Lady!, so go back to twitter or facebook not all but you know who you are :) :D thank you
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She looks great for her age, but tell me there hasn't been some work done? The perky breast, no loose skin around chin, or on her body? Great, leave the face lines, but you can't tell me with the best people in her business she couldn't have that tattoo removed? If you hate it and can't get it removed, what about the wonderful make up they have? She obviously uses it to cover the mole on her cheek, you hardly ever see it in photos. Honest is honest. Either be or not.
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