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Lala Kent's Tattoos Are a Collection of Special Memories

Jun 7 2024 - 1:20pm

Whether by your own free will or not, you've probably been sucked into "Vanderpump Rules" drama [1] over the last year. Even if you had no idea who Ariana, Raquel, and Tom, were prior to the mess that ensued on our TVs, if you're anything like us, "Vanderpump Rules" has taken up residence in your brain because you simply can't stop watching at this point. For die-hard fans of the show, however, the drama between the trio has given their favorite cast members some welcome airtime and led many to wonder about other aspects of their lives, like their beauty routines or tattoo collections [2].

So goes the spike in interest around Lala Kent, who rose to fame after appearing on season four of "Vanderpump Rules." Amid the Scandoval drama, Kent has been an ardent supporter of Ariana Madix. As a result, her popularity on social media has skyrocketed, and with people tuning in to learn everything from how she feels about how everything went down to her beauty routines. More specifically, searches for "Lala Kent tattoo 801" increased directly after the drama, pointing to the fact that people want to know the meanings behind her ink. In March 2023, Kent revealed on the "Unwaxed" podcast [3] that the ink honors her hometown, as 801 is the area code for Salt Lake City. "I was like, you know what? I need to represent. I need to feel my roots again," Kent said of the tattoo.

Naturally, people also wanted to know exactly how many other designs Kent has in her collection, as well as the meanings behind them. If you're also curious, keep reading to learn about all of Kent's known tattoos.

Lala Kent's "801" Tattoo

Kent has a small numeric tattoo [4] that reads "801" on her left shoulder. The tattoo is the area code of Salt Lake City, where she grew up.

Lala Kent's "Dad" Tattoo

Kent posted a picture on Instagram of a small design that just says "Dad" inside a heart. The tattoo honors her father, who died in 2018. She captioned the photo: "Back to L.A., with my sweet, beautiful mama, wearing my dad's watch, and an epic tattoo. Repping my pops till the end of time (by @chichtattoos [5] ♥️) Dad, I promise i'm going to make you proud. I'm going to be kind and tender hearted, just like you."

Lala Kent's "Brand New" Tattoo

Also in her collection is a small script tattoo that says "bRand new." This piece is a coverup of one she previously had that just said "Rand" in honor of her ex-fiancé Randall Emmett.

Lala Kent's Palm Tree Tattoo

On her right ankle, Kent has an image of a stand-alone palm tree. No words surround the tattoo, and Kent hasn't publicly revealed the meaning behind it.

Lala Kent's "Heathen" Tattoo

On the outside of her upper left arm, Kent has the word "heathen" written in a fine-line design. This is another piece she hasn't publicly revealed the meaning of.

Lala Kent's Lion Tattoo

Additionally, blink and you'll definitely miss Kent's lion tattoo, which is nestled in her right upper arm. The star hasn't revealed the meaning of the design, but it is one of her most detailed designs.


Ariel Baker [6] is the associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.



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