Milly Alcock says her 20 tattoos help her stay ‘grounded’ amid rising fame
The actress also joked about wanting more tattoos after revealing her current collection
Milly Alcock has opened up about her tattoos, revealing that her extensive body art plays a meaningful role in helping her stay grounded amid a fast-rising acting career.
The 26-year-old Australian actress, who is set to lead the upcoming film Supergirl, shared that she currently has 20 tattoos during an appearance on the YouTube series Last Meals.
When host Josh Scherer noted she had “a fair amount of tattoos,” Alcock confirmed the number, prompting a surprised reaction. “You have 20 tattoos? Hell yeah!” he replied.
Despite working in an industry where visible body art can sometimes complicate filming and character transformations, Alcock said her tattoos are personally significant rather than purely aesthetic.
“Being an actor, my body is my tool. But also my body's in service of other people and a character and whoever I need to be,” she explained.
“There’s something very grounding about at the end of the day, taking it all off, and it’s my skin, you know? It’s personalised to me.”
She added that her tattoos have become a form of identity and stability outside of her work in film and television.
Alcock also admitted that getting tattoos has become something of a habit. “It’s also just really addictive,” she said with a laugh, adding that she would happily get more.
The actress, who has previously appeared in House of the Dragon and Sirens, is stepping into her first major leading film role with Supergirl, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Speaking previously about taking on the role, Alcock said she had to push past self-doubt before committing to the project.
“I looked at myself in the mirror, and I was like, ‘Who am I to turn down this opportunity?’” she told Variety. “I knew that it was what I needed to do, because it scared me.”
She added that embracing fear became part of her motivation, saying she wanted to “go for it” despite the pressure and expectations.
Alcock has also addressed online criticism since joining the Supergirl project, saying she has learned to tune out negativity, particularly from anonymous accounts.
Reflecting on the experience in an interview with Vanity Fair, she noted that much of the criticism comes from faceless profiles and said she focuses on ignoring voices that do not matter to her work or well-being.