Justin Paul Theroux is an American Actor, Film Producer, Director, and Screenwriter. He became famous through his lead roles in the movies like Mulholland Drive (2001) and the thriller film Inland Empire (2006). He has also worked as a Screenwriter for action-comedy Tropic Thunder, Iron Man 2, etc. Theroux has got some interesting inks on his body. Let us explore his body tattoos and their meanings.

1. Back Tattoo

Tattoo: Justin Theroux has a gigantic tattoo of a rat and a pigeon covering the whole of his back. The tattoo first came into notice in an episode of his show, The Leftovers.

Meaning: At the 2018 Vulture Festival, The Leftovers star for the first time revealed his back tattoo, that too after an inquiry from one of the audience. The actor then explained it to the audience:

“So I had two dogs, both rescues, pit bulls… and when they died, I dedicated half my back to one and half of my back to the other.”

“So its a picture of a rat, because my dog used to kill rats in Washington Square Park. It was horrible. I mean, they were doing a service to New York. Oh, and then a pigeon. A New York pigeon and a rat.”

2. Portrait of ‘POCAHONTAS’

Tattoo: The left side of Justin Theroux’s torso contains a portrait of the animated character, along with the name written under it as POCAHONTAS.

Meaning: Pocahontas was a Native American Woman who died at the mere age of 22 years and was known for promoting peace among various native tribes. Many animated and fantasy films have been made on her.

3. ‘Grim Reaper With A Scythe ‘ Tattoo

Tattoo: The front shin of Justin Theroux’s left leg is tattooed with an image of a grim reaper who is holding a scythe in his hand along with a banner that reads “Best of Luck”.

Meaning: Justin claims to have received this tattoo in the memory of all his near ones who are no more alive, as Grim Reaper with a scythe is symbolic of this belief where Death is known as the Grim Reaper, shown as wearing a dark hooded cloak and the scythe represents death.