Joe Manganiello Reveals Massive Dragon Tattoo Down the Side of His Naked Body to Cover Surgery Scars
Manganiello said the 3-foot body art helped him reclaim agency after multiple surgeries and years of illness, according to his memoir and Instagram posts.
- On Monday, October 19, actor Joe Manganiello revealed a 3-foot dragon tattoo stretching from his belly button to his knee, covering surgical scars from his seven-year health battle.
- In his memoir, Bloodlines, Manganiello recounts his seven-year struggle with a mystery autoimmune disease that caused him to lose 60 pounds and require emergency surgery to remove his large intestine.
- Explaining the tattoo's symbolism, Manganiello said it represents his effort to "take back what little agency I felt that I had," with the memoir chapter titled "Enter the Dragon."
- Manganiello alleged his marriage became "devoid of any emotionality whatsoever" and claimed Vergara "refused to hug him even when he begged," leading the couple to file for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court in July 2023.
- The Magic Mike star is now symptom-free and off his medication after his ordeal, remaining sober for 13 years despite previously requiring hydrocodone and fentanyl for pain management.
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The dragon also symbolizes his attempt to rebuild the relationship with his own body, which for years felt he was attacking him.
The actor taught the eastern dragon of almost a metre that was made on the right side.
Hollywood star Joe Manganiello (49) has revealed an extraordinary tattoo. The 91 centimeter long dragon artwork stretches over the right side of his body. The "True Blood" star fought for years against a life-threatening autoimmune disease and now had his surgical scars covered with the large-scale tattoo.
Joe Manganiello reveals dragon tattoo covering his surgery scars
Joe Manganiello has revealed a huge dragon tattoo covering the surgical scars left behind by a serious illness that nearly took his life. The 49-year-old actor showed off the detailed red-and-black design this week, giving fans a closer look at artwork that stretches down the right side of his body. For Manganiello, this is far more personal than simply getting his first tattoo. The actor, known for True Blood and the Magic Mike films, spent yea…
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