If there's anything we know about Cara Delevingne [1], it's that she's really dedicated to growing her collection of tattoos. The model has more than 20 pieces of body art that she's spent the last several years accumulating from famed tattoo artists [2]. Most recently, she got a matching sole tattoo [3] of the word "solemate" with her BFF Kaia Gerber [4], while her most notable and recognisable piece of ink is the tiny lion that sits on her index finger.
Beyond those two, Delevingne has over a dozen more tattoos that all have their own special meanings. Read ahead as we take you through a guide to all of her tattoos and what each of them means.
Cara Delevingne's Initials Tattoo
Delevingne has her initials, "CJD," tattooed on the side of her right hand. (Her full name is Cara Jocelyn Delevingne.)
Cara Delevingne's Lion Tattoo
One of her more notable tattoos is the lion that she has on her right pointer finger. Lions typically symbolize courage and fearlessness, which could play a role in her reasoning for getting the tattoo.
Cara Delevingne's Yantra Tattoo
The tattoo on the back of Delevingne's neck is a Yantra tattoo. These kinds of tattoos are popular in Thailand and Southeast Asia, and they consist of sacred geometrical designs that are often thought to bring good luck.
Shortly after getting this tattoo, she added a pair of eyes to go directly above it on her neck.
Cara Delevingne's Diamond and Stars Tattoo
Delevingne has a diamond tattooed on the inside of her ear next to a crux constellation on the outside. The constellation is featured on Brazil's flag, and she got the while visiting tattoo artist Daniel Tucci [5] in Rio de Janeiro.
Cara Delevingne's Red Heart Tattoo
Delevingne has a red heart tattooed on her left pinky finger, although she has never revealed what inspired her to get it.
Cara Delevingne's "Pandora" Tattoo
The model's "Pandora" tattoo, which sits on the inside of her left arm, honours her mother, Pandora Delevingne.
Cara Delevingne's "Solemate" Tattoo
On top of a spaceship on her heel, she also recently got matching "solemate" tattoos with her best friend and fellow model, Kaia Gerber.
Cara Delevingne's Portrait Tattoo
Delevingne explained in an Instagram post in 2018 that her tattoo of a naked woman sitting next to a tiger was inspired by original artwork by a Denmark-based artist named Emil Landgreen.
Cara Delevingne's Bacon Tattoo
In 2014, Delevingne got the word "bacon" tattooed on one of her feet in all caps. She (kind of) explained the meaning behind it [6] two years later during an appearance on The Tonight Show. "Anything bacon is good, am I right?" she asked host Jimmy Fallon [7], rhetorically, before jokingly implying that it could also be a reference to the historical figure Francis Bacon.
Cara Delevingne's "Made In England" Tattoo
On her other foot, she has a tattoo that says "Made In England," an obvious reference to her home country.
Cara Delevingne's "Silence" Tattoo
Delevingne got the word "silence" tattooed on her wrist in 2013, writing in an Instagram caption that "silence speaks when words can't."
Cara Delevingne's "Breathe Deep" Tattoo
In 2014, she also got the phrase "breathe deep" tattoo on the inside of her right arm in white ink.
Cara Delevingne's Elephant Tattoo
Delevingne has an elephant tattooed on the inside of her arm, courtesy of famed tattoo artist Dr. Woo [8]. She has not yet commented on its meaning.
Cara Delevingne's Smiley Face Tattoo
Delevingne is apparently a huge fan of foot tattoos. On top of the other three she has in the area, she also has a smiley face drawn on her big toe that was given to her by her Suicide Squad co-star, Margot Robbie.
Cara Delevingne's "DD" Tattoo
The model is also a big fan of commemorating her friendships with matching tattoos. With her close friend, model Jourdan Dunn, she got "DD" tattooed on her hip, likely a nod to both of their last names.
Cara Delevingne's Coat of Arms Tattoo
On her left rib is a coat of arms tattoo that features a "D" written on the inside, signifying her family and last name.
Cara Delevingne's Wasp Tattoo
The iconic lion isn't the only finger tattoo Delevingne has. She also has a wasp on her left pointer finger.
Cara Delevingne's "XII" Tattoo
On her right ribcage, she has the number 12 written in Roman numerals. According to Tucci, who did the tattoo, 12 is her lucky number [9].
Cara Delevingne's Snake Tattoo
In 2016, Delevingne went to Dr. Woo to get a snake tattooed on her left hand. She told The Sun that it symbolizes newness [10] and reincarnation.
"It's about re-invention, shedding of old skin, new beginnings, new life," she said.
Cara Delevingne's White Dove Tattoo
One tattoo you'll have to look a little more closely to see is the white dove on her finger. Delevingne hasn't explained what lead her to getting this tattoo, though it's said that doves are seen as a symbol of victory, love, and peace.
