Kat Von D

Kat Von D

Born March 8, 1982

Kat Von D is a tattoo artist and American television personality. She reached stardom with her work on the TLC reality TV show Miami Ink, and later starred in her own California-based spinoff of the show, LA Ink. Von D was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Argentine parents, but she grew up in Colton, California. Von D launched a highly successful makeup line for Sephora—named after herself—in 2008, and has plans to launch a clothing line in the fall of 2011.

Kat Von D and Jesse James Share a Kiss—and Confirm a Romance

LA Ink star Kat Von D and her new guy Jesse James —who have denied dating rumors for weeks now—thought they could escape the paparazzi last weekend with a getaway to Jesse's adopted hometown of Austin, TX. But there was no escaping the cameras!

James, 41, and Von D, 28,...

Steppin' Out

Kat Von D brings Jesse James to her gallery opening in West Hollywood. Plus, Jesus Luz, Juanes, Jessica Alba and more!

Kat Von D Linked to Sandra Bullocks Ex-Husband

This past weekend, Argentinian/Mexican TV personality Kat Von D was spotted out with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James.

We can't say we are totally shocked, after all—Kat is definitely James' type. According to reports, it looked very much like the tattooed cutie was on a date with Jesse James. They snuggled up close through their meal at the Palms Casino Resort's N9NE and even left the Las Vegas hot spot hand in...

Jessica Alba, Common and Rosario Dawson join together for a good cause. Plus, Roberto Martinez, Nicole Richie, Alejandro Sanz and more!

Benjamin Brady takes a boat ride with Gisele and Tom. Plus, Kat Von D, Selena Gomez, Nicole Richie and more.

Zoe Saldana is honored in the DR. Plus Sofia Vergara, Jennifer and Marc, Jesus Luz and more.

Julieta Venegas shows off her baby bump on Spanish TV. Plus Andrew Garcia, Camila Alves, Jesus Luz and more.

With colorful indelible artwork decorating almost every inch of her body, long tousled hair, dramatic eye makeup and bold lips, tattoo artist and L.A. Ink star Kat Von D has a unique look that blends Hollywood glamour with edgy rocker style. 

“I wear makeup every day. What you see is what you get,” says the Mexico-born owner of High Voltage Tattoo in West Hollywood and creator of an exclusive collection for Sephora. “When I get home I take off my heels. That’s about it.”  These days, whether she’s at home, work or at a red...