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Erika Eleniak Reveals Near-Full-Color Tattoos, Shares the Stories Behind Them

She describes her body art as a personal canvas for life memories.

Overview

  • Posting new photos on Instagram, the 56-year-old showcased extensive, colorful tattoos across her arms and upper body.
  • On the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko, she said every piece carries meaning, citing an iris for her late mother and a butterfly-shaped “Frei” signifying freedom.
  • She explained that her first tattoo was on her back in her late twenties shortly after leaving Baywatch in 1992.
  • The updated look has prompted split reactions on Instagram, with comments ranging from calling her a work of art to criticism of the amount of ink.
  • Eleniak is best known for playing Shauni McClain on Baywatch from 1989 to 1992, with earlier and later credits including a Playboy cover and an appearance in Spielberg’s E.T.