American actress Kristen Stewart showcases a new ‘MINE’ thigh tattoo at the Cannes Film Festival, reflecting a significant moment from her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Kristen Stewart revealed a new tattoo on her thigh bearing the word “MINE.”
The tattoo is a tribute to a poignant and explicit scene in her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, an adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir.
In the film, a song repeating the word “mine” underscores a moment of intense personal autonomy and transformation.
Stewart shared that this scene resonated deeply with her, prompting the decision to get the tattoo just before the festival.
She also mentioned that members of the film’s crew plan to get matching tattoos, symbolizing their collective commitment to the project.
During the festival, Stewart made a bold fashion statement by wearing an all-white Chanel suit featuring trouser shorts and a sheer blouse, subtly challenging the event’s traditional dress code.
Her ensemble, combined with the visible new tattoo, garnered significant attention and sparked discussions about personal expression and artistic freedom.
The Chronology of Water marks Stewart’s transition from acting to directing, a journey she described as deeply personal and transformative.
She expressed that the film’s non-linear narrative and raw emotional depth aim to capture the essence of the female experience, likening its structure to the rhythm of a female orgasm.
Stewart emphasized the importance of allowing the story to unfold organically, without conforming to conventional cinematic expectations.
Notably, she has tattoos inspired by Picasso’s “Guernica,” the punk band Black Flag, and the indie rock band Pinegrove, among others.
