Jason Momoa Shows Off His Tattoos | GQ

"I don't crave it as much as I'm called to it." Jason Momoa breaks down his tattoos. From the "On the Roam" arm tattoo he got with his team to his signature shark-tooth head tattoo, the actor shares the stories behind his ink.
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Guest: Jason Momoa
Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Nick Massey
Sound Mixer: Cassiano Pereira
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Ariel Labasan
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Fynn Lithgow
Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on KZbin? ►► bit.ly/2iij5wt
Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: bit.ly/2xNBH3i
Join the GQ Discord to talk men's fashion, watches, and more: / discord
ABOUT GQ
For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more.
/ gqvideos

[@leidyestherinerarityrangel3633]

You can't hate this guy. He is super humble, funny and always nice. Plus, his tattoos are so him😊

[@Arthurian.]

He he's a raving lunatic that uses pop culture activism to gain clout

[@timmysawdust193]

Pyramid tattoos defo suit

[@aegontargaryen573]

I hate him.

[@aegontargaryen573]

@@JasonMomoa-ph2bu pound sand Jason.

[@tdow9689]

-Come over an see Johnny Depp pursuing Amber Heard with a blade as she begs him to stop, a recording played at trial that I transcribed and loudened

[@TrueDarkness458]

He was AMAZING in game of thrones. He really bonded with the character.

[@thecreatordiesalone8703]

Khal drogo

[@TrueDarkness458]

@@thecreatordiesalone8703 indeed!

[@lilacst0rm_349]

Think I bonded with him😂

[@jj-if6it]

He was pretty r*pey

[@briterry4961]

Ngl as a non-Polynesian I'm so jealous of the tribal tattoos, they are so cool. I had a friend who got one when she turned 18 and her mom had a big one on her leg. They almost have an elegance to me unlike most other random tattoos.

[@Arthurian.]

Your own ethnicities have tribal imagery, not just brown people

[@UceyJuceyJey]

I mean there’s many native cultures that have similar traditional tattoo styles. My dad’s family is Taino, which are natives of Puerto Rico and their traditional tattoos are kinda similar to Polynesian ones. Do a little research, you might find that you have some sort of tribal background.

[@Arthurian.]

@@UceyJuceyJey everyone has tribal backgrounds

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

@@Arthurian.they are not brown but tan

[@Youbytouby]

A lot of Polynesian places do not have a problem with non-Polynesians getting their tattoo as long as you understand what you are getting and do it respectfully (don’t just get a random person, get a Polynesian who knows the traditions and know what they are doing)

[@sonablom]

I first saw him as a kid in Baywatch and thought he was handsome in a pretty way, but when I really thought he was super cool, was in Stargate Atlantis. He’s one of those people who the scar over the eyebrow and the tats really elevated his image.

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

I’ll always think of him as Ronan. I loved watching him spar, amazing energy!

[@frazierk300]

What does handsome in a pretty way mean? Im genuinely curious cause that makes 0 sense to me lol

[@jinphany.]

​@@frazierk300Ig it means that even though hes incredibly masculine and that's very handsome, but maybe the op sees him as a tiny bit feminine also which they find pretty. Could he the way he acts or talks calmly or sth idk, just my take 😂

[@eva-w]

I just googled "Jason Momoa Baywatch" and know what she means. He was 19 then and had a pretty baby face. Now in his 40ies his face has matured and looks quite different.​@@frazierk300

[@SummerEazelivin]

@@frazierk300pretty boy

[@Persephonenoele]

Jason's tattoos seem to make sense with every character he plays!

[@ScamLikely9327]

Wild that he has like four tattoos and is known for his tattoos.

[@1yellowtardigrade-ox3lv]

Probably because Hawaiian style tribal tattoos are a piece of culture rarely found on celebrities and people in general.

[@amandavm]

That voice. I could listen to it 24/7. And he's gorgeous ❤

[@chaycedixon8056]

I love how humble he is

[@user-ul8rh2su3n]

Geez, I hope you're being sarcastic.

[@makuzzxD]

If there's something I didn't know I needed in my life, was Jason SPEAKING FRENCH. WHAT? Mon Dieu 😳🔥💕

[@jasonmomoa25283]

Thanks for your continuous love and support towards me ❤️❤ How long have you been a fan of mine??

[@matthewadams9089]

Love ❤ the more I see of this guy the more I like him. The tattoo tours just keep getting better and better! Keep them coming GQ.

[@hassanmasood186]

Can’t wait to see Jason Momoa as Lobo one day

[@priscillaaa_j]

i like his tattoo stories and appreciation for them

[@itsnotmaamitssam]

jason mamoa is one of the most wholesome and chill dudes out there🫶🏼

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Except for what he was caught doing to his own daughter.

[@itsnotmaamitssam]

@@rifleshooterchannel208 and what exactly was that?

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@itsnotmaamitssam He was caught on camera aggressively groping his daughter and she looked absolutely terrified by what he was doing.

[@mikejames874]

I love the story he did with Emilia On the show. Her character made him more human and also love her much better then a thing he treated her in the beginning.

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

Would love to just sit down and have a conversation with him. Love his personality

[@Jasonmomoa-st4rg]

Thanks slot for your comments on my KZbin. I so much appreciate

[@boyercollection]

i love this guy. so real. so authentic. glad he's a leo. so love to see him do a really sad movie or serious drama. actually....all the movie styles. such a cool guy and actor.

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Thanks for being an Archspire fan. That band is legend and deserve to be worshiped

[@YogaBlissDance]

GQ u have made me very happy. "Now that I"m me..." love that. I always wondered what the scrawl on is his chest was...and that is so friggin touching his kids names-- but in their own handwriting...so sweet. Most folks would have done it in pretty script but I love that he made it that way.

[@jesusbermudez8177]

This guy is just so real❤️💯🔥

[@dandanjoe]

I love the meaning behind the tattoos..

[@omarintheframe]

Video was fantastic!!!!! Great content!!!

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

I love your spirit, Jason Mamoa. You're a beautiful heart. Cheers ✨ much love 💕😊

[@brendacollins4518]

Intelligent and beautiful, inside and out. ❤

[@janicehussein200]

Loved the tat stories, and that there's a truth, a meaning, behind each one. They resonate with who you are (I believe 😀). Esprit d'aventure. Pur delice pour toi. Wishing you, your family and your team a very Merry Christmas!!

[@TheDarkSidePoet]

He got his first one whilst filming SGA and they worked it so you actually see him getting inked in an episode.

[@picklebrownie]

Yes!!

[@jayretro510]

Great explanations and meanings

[@shawnarice7374]

He is my favorite, omg i love him

[@kacymah93]

Love Jason Momoa!!

[@joshthaller4754]

He would be great for an Avatar Navi character

[@tashondadianette7304]

Luv Mamoa❤. He's one of my favorite actors and activists.

[@Jasonmomoa-st4rg]

Oh!! Thanks dear.

[@kellyfrancis8537]

Love the stories of tats that’s awesome ❤

[@user-ul8rh2su3n]

So are commas.

[@digitalwhiplash]

He's so great

[@GracieLou626]

Jason Mamoa is beautiful inside and out

[@mahamadeuswardhana8860]

Hes so majestic ❤🥲

[@tvblue3010]

I may not be of Polynesian descent but I would be so grateful to have a tatau of that style in my thirties.

[@edw8889]

Such a great guy

[@DrewLnz]

I love the fact that hes very rich and hes wearing a musty tank top

[@accordblaze]

has holes in them lol

[@A_78939]

Dude that tank top is more expensive than you think

[@UceyJuceyJey]

He also wears a lot of jewelry/accessories that are handmade by either himself or close friends. I’m also pretty sure most of his money goes to his family and his massive motorcycle collection.

[@accordblaze]

@@A_78939 how much? 🤔

[@nak3dxsnake]

looks carefully distressed. prolly a 100$ tank top.

[@sburris65]

Thank you Jason for showing us your..em..yeah tats. 😊

[@donnacebrat2155]

He's not houseless. He said in a recent interview that he owns a flat in London. He also has property in Hawaii

[@JeannetteJeans]

Yes, I know

[@heidiallen4563]

Anyone can walk into a tat parlor and point to some flash on the wall. His tats mean something to him. Cultural, where he is/was on his journey, people who mean the most. JM seems so real. I mean, there he is for a GQ interview in a holey, beat up tank and holey pants, shoulders curled in, head down, Galway embarrassed about letting out these details. I’d love to just share a meal with the guy and my family. I think he’d be a blast at a family reunion lol

[@jacksonwong-xr7hw]

one of my favourite actors

[@gerardosagastume1960]

A great actor and person 👏👏👏

[@RealTakerslady]

So fking gorgeous, Lisa Bonet is crazy, I’d never let him go

[@sjg5994]

R u crazy? Dude is unfaithful. Looks don't override community peen.

[@veerratnu7685]

Most handsome n badass superhero ever 🔥

[@joycegeremias586]

Beautiful

[@ericwilson8558]

Aquaman 2 was amazing! Glad to have seen it 👍!

[@tammyevans6629]

I LOVE ME SOME JM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS SO NICE AND HUMBLE AND HE CARES ABOUT PEOPLE

[@aprilgallant6799]

I loved him in Fame of Thrones I wish his chacter would've been in it alot longer

[@Persephone360]

Jason you are a beautiful soul❤

[@jasonmomoa25283]

Thanks for your continuous love and support towards me ❤️❤ How long have you been a fan of mine??

[@ana-qp7fo]

Me encanta este hombre lo humilde y buen corazón que tiene y sus películas son increíbles todas yo la veo siempre lo adoro ❤️❤️🔱🔱

[@Jasonmomoa-st4rg]

Thanks a lot, I love you too

[@portiahayes9127]

Humble and handsome 😊❤️

[@lorettamcgee3871]

Absolutely love him 💯 he is so sweet and kind

[@Official.JasonMamoa]

The most beautiful people are those who are truly themselves, and that's what I want to show my fans. thanks you all for your love and support

[@lorettamcgee3871]

@@Official.JasonMamoa your amazing and your welcome jason

[@jasonmomoa25283]

@@lorettamcgee3871 Thanks to all my fans❤️out there. You all are simply the best. As a way of real Application, comment "YES" if you would love to join my private community

[@sandradillwith7666]

He's gorgeous ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Kimmie33166]

Inside and out

[@smoothjazz102]

Yes he is very very nice cool guy

[@dunamisespada7289]

He is very smart and love ❤️ his way of thinking 🤔

[@dunamisespada7289]

Love his tattoo beautiful and love ❤️ his energy ❤❤❤❤❤❤he is so beautiful

[@Official.JasonMamoa]

The most beautiful people are those who are truly themselves, and that's what I want to show my fans. thanks you all for your love and support

[@j-rocd9507]

Wow knowing that he had his head tat tapped. ..whoa

[@user-ml3iq3yv8f]

❤ Momo

[@Seschal]

2:20 i love him 😂😂

[@KaylaDennis-wm5ve]

So handsome love this guy Jason's

[@KaylaDennis-wm5ve]

❤❤❤❤

[@faqu529]

This is one cool dude!

[@fernie6173]

That skull ring tho!!

[@marielachristian8666]

Love you my Jason Momoa

[@joshrodrigues5310]

Omg yesss I am a Leo too ❤️

[@ariannalandoni4049]

Ho visto acqua men 1 in DVD e ho visto al cinema il 2 belli tutti e due

[@nikkimiddlekillsday5161]

Love how he grew into them rather than get a bunch so close together

[@Aggz7]

"You're gonna meet your ancestors, for sure..." 😂💀 That took me out. They really are all beautiful lessons. Mine were a lifeline ❤

[@jackillest549]

where he got that skull ring? looks dope

[@kayc421]

He is so foine❤❤❤

[@akemi86]

I have 14 tattoos and they all hold special meaning to me. I cant just get a tattoo to have a tattoo

[@MightyMouse350]

There are so many commonalities between Hawaiian and Māori culture in New Zealand, v. cool. discovered recently he has a deep affinity with NZ and loves it here 🙌

[@derekjames1990]

He called it a tattoo gun…tattoo artists are gonna go in on him for that 😅😂😂😂

[@kendalllover360]

I need that tooth 😊🎉

[@user-xj6zw5nr4r]

I love his tattoos he is so amazing in all his movies I love him ❤❤❤

[@Nitziaaa97]

Now that I’m me 🫶🏽

[@jasonmomoa25283]

Thanks for your continuous love and support towards me ❤️❤ How long have you been a fan of mine??

[@Andy-uw9cg]

This guy is an amazing one off Reminds me of me

[@adriansanders1702]

SMOKING HOT 🔥

[@tsohgallik]

Really small but memorable markings 😱🤧

[@sadmanrafid7965]

Hi form Bangladesh ❤

[@landlockedentertainment]

two in one day??! nicen

[@CassieBanuelos-uk7ix]

Aquaman 2 10 out of 10 loved the movie great job

[@patrician2480]

❤❤❤ i love him ❤❤❤

[@conradobugayong706]

Bossing Jason Momoa Amen

[@patriciabernard8386]

Some actors that play bigger than life characters are a bit boring in real life but Jason, your real life self is exciting as well.

[@matthewglabek2787]

Jason can be the Koci boy❤

[@nastyladd]

He’s like Norman Reedus on Bane Venom

[@AFoxInFlames]

Jason, you can show me your tattoos anytime...anytime.😂❤

[@strelitziA_A]

I want to see Jason Momoa (or Charlie Hunnam) as Eivor one day.

[@PterryDactyl88]

i remember his character "getting the tattoo" on his arm during stargate atlantis. probably to stop doing hours of makeup to cover it

[@leward]

Oh nice, I didn’t know Keone Nunes was his uncle. He was trained in the art of tatau by the great Sulu’ape family.

[@ryukomatoi592]

Gnarly tattoos! CM Punk next

[@NurseOasis]

I like his tatoos. Very cool shark 🦈

[@santana.9790]

Jason should've been in Assassins Creed Valhalla. Just saying🤷‍♂️

[@MaireDepp-ve3ku]

Very nice guy

[@onehandwashestheother]

There's different sizes, lengths and styles of needles for tattoo pens/rotary machines

[@LeonaMarie]

Woah GQ should ask him..that he's single now did he ready to get mingle??!...he's so buff .I mean like huge buff 💪🏻..Aquaman is a father now..ahh my heart 🥺🤧❤

[@jessicafelix6554]

My son aqua ❤

[@obailey8317]

He should've been kraven in the upcoming movie

[@LeonaMarie]

Khal Drogo.Nuff said. ❤❤❤❤❤ In love with that character..

[@marydrayer2792]

E Ho’omaika’i ❤Honoring nā kūpuna and culture Eō ✊🏼