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    Megan Fox removing Marilyn Monroe tattoo?

    The actresses screen siren inking seems to be fading…

    By Eleanor Young
    Published 27 April 2011 In News

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    The actresses screen siren inking seems to be fading…

    From Angelina Jolie, to Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole, the A-listers love their body art. But it seems actress Megan Fox could be about to reverse the trend, with reports suggesting the star has begun having one her tattoos removed.

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    The offending inking – a portrait of screen siren Marilyn Monroe – has been visible on her forearm for several years.

    But Ms Fox’s trusty tattoo seems to have significantly faded of late, leaving some suspecting the actress has begun having the outline – taken from famous flick Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – lasered off.

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    Some suggest Megan could have embarked on the painful removal for a movie role, after having to have the inking covered up by make-up artists in the past.

    The actress has yet to comment on reports. 

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    Back in 2009, Megan spoke out about the inking, revealing the tattoo has a special significance for her.

    ‘I really admire Marilyn Monroe, but I would never try to emulate her,’ she said.

    ‘I got the tattoo as a warning. It warns me not to let myself be treated so badly by the film industry so that it breaks me down.’

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    Along with Marilyn Munroe, Megan has several other tattoos, including an inscription on shoulder, and a Chinese crescent on her neck. 

    What are your thoughts on Megan’s Marilyn Munroe tattoo? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below.

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