Joe Manganiello unveils Armenian calligraphy tattoo

Joe Manganiello displays a new forearm tattoo, an Armenian calligraphy tribute, as a symbol of his heritage

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Joe Manganiello unveils Armenian calligraphy tattoo
Joe Manganiello unveils Armenian calligraphy tattoo

Amid the ongoing divorce with actress Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello, 46, revealed a fresh forearm tattoo this week. 

The new ink, a tribute to his Armenian heritage, was showcased in an August 22 Instagram post by Ruben Malayan, a calligrapher who conceptualized and scripted the design rather than a tattoo artist.

The lengthy caption of the post read, "My latest work, so far largest in scale. Հրեշտակ (Angel) for @joemanganiello, who I am sure will wear it with pride! Բարով մաշես: @rubenmalayan. #armeniancalligraphy and thank you @serjtankian for making the connection!"

Manganiello positioned his forearm prominently in the photo, alongside Bubbles, the dog that Vergara allowed him to keep. 

The calligraphy-style font, meticulously crafted by Malayan, showcased the Armenian word 'Հրեշտակ', translating to 'angel' in English, according to the calligrapher.

Joe Manganiello unveils Armenian calligraphy tattoo
Joe Manganiello unveils Armenian calligraphy tattoo

The image depicted Manganiello in a waist-up shot, clad in a short-sleeve black t-shirt.

Manganiello's connection to his Armenian heritage runs deep through his maternal lineage, as his great-grandmother Terviz "Rose" Darakjian is a survivor of the Armenian genocide. His pride in his roots has been a recurring theme in his public statements over the years.