Kim Kardashian, a name synonymous with fashion trends and headline-making reveals, has once again surprised fans, this time with a secret she’s been keeping under wraps – literally. In a recent episode of The Kardashians, the SKIMS founder, aged 43, unveiled a hidden tattoo located in a rather unexpected place: her inner lip. This discreet piece of body art, an infinity symbol, marks a spontaneous celebration following her Saturday Night Live hosting debut back in October 2021.
The revelation unfolded during a hair styling session with Chris Appleton. Casually turning to the camera, Kardashian dropped the bombshell, stating, “You guys, something you don’t know about me,” before pulling down her lower lip to showcase the tiny tattoo. Appleton, visibly surprised, responded with, “When did you do that?”
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The reality star explained that the impulsive decision occurred on the night she hosted SNL. “The night of SNL, when I hosted SNL, me and all my friends got matching tattoos, and everyone got them on their hands, and I was like, ‘There is not a shot that I will get a tattoo,’” Kardashian recounted. However, as fate would have it, she did get inked, albeit in a uniquely hidden location.
The episode then transitioned to previously unseen footage capturing the late-night tattoo session. Kardashian, still clad in the vibrant pink catsuit from the SNL afterparty, is seen undergoing the tattoo process. Exclamations of “Holy s—,” and “Wow. Oh, this is nothing,” punctuate the scene, revealing a mix of surprise and humor as she experienced her first tattoo.
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Adding to the playful atmosphere, one of her friends jokingly commented on Kardashian’s seemingly unfazed reaction, saying, “Nothing? Look at her hands,” as the camera zoomed in on her clenched fist. In true Kardashian style, she responded with a raised middle finger, showcasing her characteristic wit even in a slightly uncomfortable situation.
Back in the stylist’s chair, Kardashian humorously reflected on her change of heart regarding tattoos. “I finally put a bumper sticker on a Bentley,” she quipped, referencing a statement she made during a 2009 appearance on The Wendy Williams Show. At the time, when asked about tattoos, Kardashian famously declared, “No, honey, would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” This past quote highlights the unexpected nature of her lip tattoo and her evolving perspective on body ink.
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Kardashian admitted that the hidden placement of the tattoo ensures it remains largely unseen. “No one knows,” she said. “No one sees it. I forget. But every once in a while I’ll be flossing my teeth and I’ll see black and I’ll go, ‘[Gasps] What’s this black in my mouth?’”
Joining Kardashian for this impromptu tattoo adventure in the early hours were her sister Khloé Kardashian, and close friends La La Anthony, Stephanie Shepherd, Tracy Romulus, and Allison Statter. “This is how you celebrate SNL, with a little tattoo at 4:30 in the morning,” Kim laughed in the throwback clip, encapsulating the spontaneous and fun-loving spirit of the moment.
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Kim Kardashian’s SNL hosting gig was widely praised, and this hidden tattoo serves as a permanent memento of that significant night. Beyond the professional success of her hosting debut, it also marked a personal milestone – Kim Kardashian getting her first tattoo, a secret infinity symbol tucked away as a subtle yet meaningful piece of ink. This hidden tattoo story adds another layer to Kim Kardashian’s ever-evolving public persona, proving that even someone as seemingly open as Kim can still have a few secrets up her sleeve, or rather, under her lip.
