Johnny got a tattoo that read "Winona Forever". It was the most romantic thing ever. Then they broke up, and he legally had to change it.
He didn't just cover it up. He altered it to say "Wino Forever". That’s right – he became a wine enthusiast on his own arm.
Imagine explaining that to your friends at a party. "Yeah, I just really love red blends." It’s the most iconic tattoo fail in Hollywood history.
It Wasn't Just the Tattoo, Though
The real culprit was their schedules. They were both exploding stars in the early 90s. She was filming Dracula while he was jet-setting for Arizona Dream.
They barely saw each other for months. You can't sustain a firework romance on phone calls and longing looks. It crumbles.
Winona later said it was like "being in love with a ghost." Ouch. That’s poetic, but also painfully real.
