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#20 - Adam Levine (Musician, Maroon 5, March 18th, 1979)

Adam “He’s so Dreamy” Levine is the lead singer-songwriter of the hit pop band Maroon 5. What is a bit surprising about Adam, is his stellar voice. One wouldn’t assume by just looking at him that he could sing alongside Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie with the greatest of ease. Maroon 5‘s first record Songs About Jane is an album that is entirely dedicated to his now ex-girlfriend of the same name. Just think, stealing Adam’s heart could mean he’ll be singing YOUR name on the next Maroon 5 album! Adam has a full sleeve of tattoos, which combine a large-scale oriental crane, cherry blossoms and an acoustic guitar. He also has a tiger and the number 222 tattooed on his inner arm, which is the studio number where Maroon 5 recorded their first album. >> pictures

#19 - 50 Cent (Rapper, July 6th, 1975)

Adrenaline junkie? You’d better put on a bedazzled bulletproof vest if you’re going to venture out on the town with Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent. First discovered by Eminem, 50 Cent, is a successful American rapper with a criminal record and a drug dealing past. 50 softened his lifestyle considerably after the birth of his son and had his name, Marquise, tattooed alongside an axe on his left bicep. Of the tattoo he says: "The axe is 'cause I'm a warrior. I don't want him to be one, though". He also has "50", "Southside", and "Cold World" inscribed on his back because "I'm a product of that environment. It's on my back, though, so it's all behind me". Let’s toast to a kinder, gentler 50 Cent! >> pictures

#18 - Anthony Kiedis (Musician, November 1st, 1962)

Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, is probably one of the most Google-d rock musicians with tattoos. We think Anthony’s mega-charming, his twinkly eyes sparkle with sincerity, seduction and strength. Early in life Kiedis struggled with drug addiction and wrote a memoir about his journey to sobriety, titled Scar Tissue. His book is the basis for an upcoming HBO series about his unconventional upbringing in LA. Kiedis’s Native American heritage has inspired many of his tattoos, including a Haida Thunderbird covering his back, which was inked by Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher (aka Hanky Panky). Anthony also has black and grey portraits of Sitting Bull and Chief Joseph on his upper arms. One of his newest tattoos is a classic orange tiger in a climbing pose on his right forearm. >> pictures

#17 - The Jackass Boys (Actors, Musicians, TV Personalities)

More fun than a frat house kegger, the Jackass boys (Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Steve-O) are here to shock you, revolt you, and make you laugh until your guts hurt. We wouldn’t call them gentlemen exactly... they aren’t really the type of men who’d bring you flowers or wish you Happy Anniversary. There is absolutely nothing dull about these guys and they all do it with a devious twinkle in their eyes. Most Jackass members were inked on a dare or while being well oiled under the influence of alcohol. Infamously, Steve-O has a huge self portrait tattoo which covers his entire back. In a shocking act of compassion Johnny Knoxville actually has his daughter’s name Madison tattooed on his chest! How sweet. Bam is heavily tattooed with some joke pieces and some meaningful portraits. Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D completed his more tasteful ink, namely portraits and filigree work.

#16 - Brody Jenner (TV Personality, August 21st, 1983)

Brody Jenner, American television personality and fashion model, has the longest eyelashes in show business, well, for a guy anyways. Look at those spectacular lashes! We won’t measure them, (that would be creepy) so just take our word for it. He definitely knows how to melt a crowd with those deep brown puppy dog eyes. In 2005, Jenner starred in short lived reality series The Princess of Malibu alongside his brother Brandon and his then best friend Spencer Pratt (of “The Hills” fame). Jenner has modeled for Guess? Jeans, Cosmo Girl Magazine and Ocean Pacific, often in beach fashion campaigns, which match his real-life beach boy lifestyle. Brody has his last name “Jenner” tattooed down the side of his left ribcage in Olde English text. >> pictures

#15 - Keith Urban (Musician, October 26th, 1967)

Who says country isn’t cool? Keith Urban is an Australian country singer-songwriter who has achieved incredible success in the United States, including 10 number one singles on the US country charts. Urban plays a myriad of instruments, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano and bouzouki. We love Keith’s urban cowboy mystique. So much so, that we’d like to ride off into the sunset on horseback with a picnic for two. If he tipped his hat in a gentlemanly manner we might even fall off the horse! This would only happen in our dreams however, Keith is happily married to Nicole Kidman and has her name “Nicole” tattooed on his left bicep. Hey, if it doesn’t work out with Nicole, he can always find another... >> pictures

#14 - Sonny Bill Williams (Rugby Player, August 3rd, 1985)

Time out! We’d like to take this opportunity to talk to about Sonny Bill Williams, a Second-row rugby football player from Auckland New Zealand. There’s nothing “Scrummy” about Sonny Bill, he may play Second-row but Williams is a first class athlete and champion of good looks. Williams has worn jerseys for the Canterbury Bulldogs and the French Rugby team, Toulon. Rugby is Sonny’s first love, but he also recently made his debut in professional boxing, defeating New Zealander Gary Gurr in Brisbane. Sonny has a full sleeve of traditional Maori styled tattoo work, characterized by tribal symbols, repeating patterns and delicate line work. His last name Williams is tattooed in cursive uppercase letters across his shoulder blades. >> pictures

#13 - Jude Law (Actor, December 29th, 1972)

Lucky number thirteen. Every list has a dark angel, and Jude Law, a popular British actor, has earned his fair share of crooked halos over the years. Jude, we love you and all, but you’re kind of a womanizing schmuck. We know you’ll probably try to woo our jaded hearts by saying you can’t stay faithful because “I just love women too much”. Sure, sure, we’re heard that one before. Jude seems to have an uncanny ability of getting women pregnant, so make sure you wear a HazMat suit in his presence ok? Safety first. For all his infidelities, he’s still a pleasant piece of eye candy, we’ll give him that much. Jude has a sacred heart tattooed on his left forearm and a lighting bolt on his right forearm. He recently had a tattoo removed (a Beatles lyric), which was inked in honour of his ex-wife Sadie Frost. >> pictures

#12 - Orlando Bloom (Actor, January 13th, 1977)

Orlando Bloom, is a classically trained actor from Kent, England best known for leading roles in blockbuster hits such as the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. Most of Bloom’s successes have been part of a superstar charged ensemble cast. We adore Orlando because he is a compassionate soul through and through. He is a practicing Buddhist, an active environmentalist and has a tender heart for animals in need. Bloom adopted his dog, Sidi, from the streets of Morocco while filming Kingdom of Heaven. Bloom has a tattoo of the Elvish word “nine” on his right wrist. All nine members of “The Fellowship” received the tattoo to landmark their involvement with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. He also has a small tattoo of a tribal sun on his lower abdomen. >> pictures

#11 - Josh Beech (Model, January 1st 1986)

A bewitching beauty by the name of Josh Beech, is a British model who’s completely put us under his spell. As far as edgy, tattooed, spidery-framed models go, Josh is our absolute favourite. Josh’s breakthrough to the fashion industry was ushered by fashion guru Hedi Slimane, who photographed Beech for the spring cover of Vogue Hommes International. He has since modeled for the Levi’s 501, Valentino and Vivienne Westwood. Josh has a large American traditional rib panel with a pistol, roses and a swallow. He also has a 3/4 sleeve made up of various symbols and imagery; a mermaid, skulls, roses, stars, swirly skies, a screaming woman. The tattoo on his wrist reads “Snish” which is the name of the band he fronts. >> pictures