Let’s talk about Jessica Alba. The actress recently spilled the beans about some of her life choices—including a couple of tattoos she’d rather forget. If given the chance to turn back time, Jessica admitted she wouldn’t have gotten that bow tattoo on her lower back or the floral design on her neck. “I do have a few tattoos, and I regret one of them... maybe two,” she confessed to Refinery29. She even went so far as to say that she got one of these tattoos when she was just 17 and has tried to get it removed multiple times—but it just won’t budge.

Now, you might think that regretting a couple of tattoos would stop someone from getting more. Not Jessica! Despite those two mishaps, she hasn’t shied away from ink. In fact, she’s doubled down with some truly meaningful tattoos that she cherishes to this day. Let’s dive deeper into her story and see what makes her recent tattoos so special.

From Regret to Reverence: Jessica’s Zodiac-Inspired Tattoos

Fast forward to today, and Jessica’s tattoos have taken on a much deeper meaning. In honor of her three amazing kids—Honor, Haven, and Hayes—she decided to get something truly personal: the constellations of their zodiac signs tattooed on her left arm. It’s a beautiful tribute that she says she’ll always cherish. “I really wanted to think about what would be meaningful over time, because when you get something when you’re 17 and now you’re 38, you’re like, ‘Hmm, don’t know if that’s too meaningful,’” she explained. “But for that one, the kids are forever.”

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Connecting with Her Kids Through Therapy

It’s not just tattoos that have brought Jessica closer to her family. She’s also opened up about how therapy has strengthened her bond with her children. In a candid conversation at Her Campus Media’s eighth annual Her Conference, Jessica revealed that she takes her kids to therapy sessions. “Some people think, like in my family, you talk to a priest and that’s it. I don’t really feel comfortable talking to him about my feelings,” she said. “I didn’t grow up in an environment where you talked about this stuff, and it was just like shut it down and keep it moving, so I find a lot of inspiration just in talking to my kids.”

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Lessons from Jessica’s Journey

When you look at Jessica’s tattoos now, they’re more than just ink—they’re stories. Whether it’s a youthful mistake or a heartfelt tribute to her children, each one tells a part of her life’s journey. And while we can all appreciate the artistry of her meaningful tattoos, there’s definitely a lesson here: think twice before making any permanent decisions. But hey, mistakes happen, and they often lead to growth and new perspectives. That’s what makes Jessica’s story so relatable.

So, the next time you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, take a page from Jessica’s book. Ask yourself: Will this still mean something to me in 20 years? If the answer is yes, go for it. If not, maybe it’s worth rethinking.