The Matching Tattoo The 'Avengers' All Got Is Actually Pretty Cool Looking

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The Avengers stars got matching tattoos and it's pretty cool looking.

Source: Instagram

Robert Downey Jr. is stanning hard for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, probably because he's been Iron Man for so long they've basically merged into the same person.

And with over 20 Marvel films released and more in the pipeline (earning billions at the box office), it's no surprise that Downey was able to convince his superhero family to commemorate their time on the big screen with a very permanent reminder — and it's pretty cool. 

Hey Party People, I’m still doing my part to help shoulder the MCU,,, are you? Get ready, the best is yet to come... #represent #teamStark @marvelstudios @therealstanlee #alldaylong #theAteam #infinitywar #theAvengers 📷 credit @chuckzlotnick

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Jan 6, 2018 at 5:36am PST

He loves both his cast mates and the fans (even if those fans ship some surprising couples):

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the shippers out there! ❤️😉

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Feb 14, 2018 at 9:37am PST

Personally, I see Downey as the daddy of the Avengers, so it makes sense that he was the one documenting their group bonding activity. The main cast decided to get a matching tattoo to remember their many years together, battling villains on a green screen set.

And last but certainly not least to the #firstavenger my brother #ChrisEvans “Now we are one...” @renner4real @chrishemsworth #scarlettjohansson #chrisevans 🎥 @jimmy_rich and tattoos @joshualord

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on May 7, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

He covered the whole process, which included tattooing the tattoo artist Joshua Lord, who allows his clients do that as part of his process. Seems wild to me, but that's his thing:

@avengers part 1... They say it’s better to give than to receive ... @joshualord 🎥 and #dj credit @jimmy_rich

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on May 7, 2018 at 8:57am PDT

@avengers part 2... But on this night receiving was just as sweet ... Thank you @joshualord on behalf of all of us #chrisevans #scarlettjohansson @renner4real @chrishemsworth ... 🎥 and #dj credit @jimmy_rich

A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on May 7, 2018 at 9:04am PDT

You'll notice that two people are missing. One is Mark Ruffalo, who I guess just decided he would be cool with simply remembering the experience of being the Hulk rather than indelibly inking himself as a reminder.

The other was Chris Evans, who is currently performing in a play on New York. They don't tell actors this until it's too late, but a regular play has an extremely rigorous schedule that's hard to get out of. So he got the tattoo in NYC, with Scarlett Johansen as company:

So sorry I couldn’t be at the premiere last night!! I really wanted to, but my theater schudele wouldn’t allow. From what I gather, it was an amazing night and I couldn’t be more proud of @Russo_Brothers and everyone at @MarvelStudios for knocking ANOTHER one out of the park!

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 24, 2018

Thanks for the ink, Joshua Lorde!(and for letting all of us maim you in return) Love to @RobertDowneyJr @Renner4Real @chrishemsworth Scarlett (we just need to get Ruffalo blackout drunk) ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mNtJ6xCyOP

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 8, 2018

Everyone's tattoos look GOOD:

Here you can see scarlett’s tattoo pic.twitter.com/ql1kI7xDHg

— Sebastian is BAE (@hawtseb) May 7, 2018
Source: Instagram

And people are really moved:

pic.twitter.com/EYx16bR0n6

— J. D. T. Series y Cine (@indiospain) May 7, 2018

You all are number one 💜 pic.twitter.com/AoZUYTfjHA

— ¥įsseł🖤👑 (@YisselNeri) May 7, 2018

My family 💛💛💛 pic.twitter.com/IK6hMPHHTl

— Helô Rodrigues (@helorodriiguees) May 7, 2018

😋😋😋 pic.twitter.com/7A1Ax3g5f5

— 🕸☞ⓇⓄⓂⒺⓄ☜🕸 (@OD_SKF) May 7, 2018

Though they have some adjustments:

FIXED UP ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/XHo1iZm4Of

— kuchi saw IWx3 🇨🇱 (@kuchi_) May 7, 2018

I love one family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QiJJXuK8Y7

— R O D Y ⚡️ SAW IW AND DIED (@StaarksHeart) May 7, 2018

😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/o4VquCKXbo

— 100% Team Negan Baby 😍💙🖤 (@Laura_everton79) May 7, 2018

MY POOR HEART pic.twitter.com/eAYVp6G2X1

— clara🥀dead bc iw (@eleanor_clara) May 8, 2018

I love you ♥️ pic.twitter.com/qx6jFeZArT

— Annamaria Grimaldi 🇮🇹♥️Italia (@AGrimaldi4) May 8, 2018

This is me, realizing you guys have matching tattoos ♥️♥️ pic.twitter.com/djXZ2Hyrkw

— Fleur🤘🏻🌻 (@MCfleury_xx) May 8, 2018

Robert’s tattoo is beautiful 😍 pic.twitter.com/839fQGDCxN

— ale adores rdj sm (@HisDuckling) May 8, 2018

Love is real, and not even Thanos's weird face can take that away.

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