Shia LaBeouf is known for fully immersing himself in the characters he portrays in movies. He got an intricate chest tattoo representing his character to fully embody his latest role. The top portion of the tattoo honors his parents, while the bottom part includes the name of his character, Creeper.
1. A Quote Tattoo
In addition to being a fashion statement, Shia LaBeouf’s Tattoos often hold significant meaning for him. As a devoted follower of rapper Missy Elliott, he has a quote tattooed on his arm that says, “The truth is, you’re in charge.” This tattoo reflects his admiration for Elliott’s music.
For his role as Creeper in the movie “The Tax Collector,” LaBeouf wore real, full-body Tattoos designed by Bryan Ramirez of Reservoir Tattoo Studios. These tattoos, which took months to complete, can be seen on LaBeouf’s Instagram before the movie’s release. LaBeouf is known for taking extreme measures for his roles, such as cutting his face in the film “Fury” to leave scars as evidence of his commitment to the character.
2. No Offense
Shia LaBeouf is often a subject of discussion regarding his mental health. Still, one recent move that attracted attention was his striking tattoo of his character’s name for his new movie. This full-body piece, created by tattoo artist Bryan Ramirez in Los Angeles, covers LaBeouf’s chest and stomach. The tattoo features a female figure leaning against a clown’s face, with additional elements like Mickey Mouse fingers, background flowers, and shading. LaBeouf explained that he got this tattoo due to the pressure from his co-stars, even though it was not originally his intention.
3. Prison Shackles
LaBeouf is widely known for his dedication to his roles, sometimes blurring the lines between real life and the characters he portrays. He has gone to extremes, such as cutting himself or refusing to bathe while filming scenes. On his left ribcage, he has a tattoo of prison shackles as a tribute to his late father, who spent a significant amount of time in jail. In his commitment to the movie “The Tax Collector,” LaBeouf got a chest tattoo featuring his character, Creeper, alongside a Madonna figure holding up a clown and the name “Creeper.”
4. Watercolor
LaBeouf’s commitment to his acting roles led him to get his entire chest tattooed for his character in the movie “The Tax Collector.” The tattoo, done by Bryan Ramirez of Reservoir Tattoo, includes the name of his character, Creeper, two Mickey Mouse gloves, an image of a clown, and unintentional portraits of his parents. LaBeouf has also expressed his admiration for Missy Elliott by getting a tattoo of her on his leg.
5. Cross
Known for his tumultuous lifestyle, Shia LaBeouf is also recognized for his dedication to his craft. He has gone to great lengths, such as extracting his tooth for the movie “Fury” and cutting himself for “Disturbia.” LaBeouf took his dedication even further in his most recent role by pulling out another tooth himself. He got extensive chest and torso Tattoos to accurately portray the gangster character Creeper in “The Tax Collector.” LaBeouf also sports a simple cross tattoo on his left hand, possibly symbolizing his religious beliefs or belief in a higher power. Additionally, he has a portrait tattoo of R
