As the host of Ink Master, Joel Madden is certainly well-versed in the art of tattoos. But even though he is covered head to toe in ink, there are a couple specific tattoos he’s looking to get next.
“I have about 100+ hours worth of tattoos,” Madden, 45, shared exclusively in his 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “Next, I hope to get the sides of my head done with some intricate line work from Scott Campbell. I’d also like to get a portrait of my late dog from Nikko Hurtado — and have [Ink Master judge] DJ Tambe tattoo my butt.”
The Good Charlotte singer joined the reality competition TV show — which airs Wednesdays on Paramount+ — in 2022, taking over for Dave Navarro as host and judge of Ink Master.
The show features a slate of tattoo artists who compete for a chance to win a $250,000 prize and the title of Ink Master.
Keep scrolling for more fun facts from Madden, including the most famous person in his phone book:
1. My secret talent is that I can estimate time — I always know exactly how late I’m going to be.
2. My first car was a 1984 Ford Escort Wagon that I bought out of some guy’s yard for $600.
3. My first job was making pizza at a small delivery place in Maryland.
4. The most starstruck moment I’ve had was meeting Bad Omens’ lead singer, Noah Sebastian.
5. My favorite item in my wardrobe is my Chase Atlantic hoodie.
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6. My favorite concert that I’ve played with Good Charlotte was the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas in 2023. It had been about five years [since the band last performed], and it was special to have family and friends there, as well as just be together.
7. My favorite book is The Master Key System.
8. My celebrity crush growing up was Mariah Carey.
9. The proudest moment of my career was recently finishing the new Good Charlotte record and realizing I love the band — and the music — more than ever.
10. The most famous person in my phone book is [my wife] Nicole Richie.
11. My alternate profession would be as a therapist.
12. The song that brings back the best memories is the Beastie Boys’ “So What’cha Want.”
13. My favorite meal to cook is steak, and my go-to fast-food order is McDonald’s Cheeseburger Combo Meal.
14. The musician I looked up to growing up was Jay-Z.
15. My favorite karaoke song to sing is “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” by Meat Loaf.
16. My fondest childhood memory is catching snakes and frogs with my brothers.
17. The one item left on my bucket list is to host a show about modifying classic cars.
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18. My favorite movie is Happy Gilmore.
19. The TV show I’m currently binge-watching is Alone.
20. To unwind after a hectic day, I play Fortnite.
21. The app I use most is eBay.
22. I can’t leave the house without my hat, hoodie and Zyn [nicotine pouches].
23. I collect Pokémon, One Piece and Union Arena TCG [trading card game] cards, art, collectible art — like piggybanx — and classic cars.
24. I have about 100+ hours worth of tattoos. Next, I hope to get the sides of my head done with some intricate line work from Scott Campbell. I’d also like to get a portrait of my late dog from Nikko Hurtado — and have [Ink Master judge] DJ Tambe tattoo my butt.
25. My favorite way to spend date night is to take walks on the beach and argue over where to eat. Then at dinner, talk about the kids and schedules until we realize it’s time to go home.
