Never tattoo old: Twilight fan gets her first skin art done at age 49... with movie stars inked over her WHOLE back



For most people, a first tattoo is usually a small marking, perhaps a Chinese symbol no more a few inches wide.

But Cathy Ward, 49, is such a die-hard fan of the Twilight Saga series of books and movies that she wanted something a bit more special… her entire back covered in artwork from the vampire films.

The supermarket worker, from Reading, braved 22 hours in the tattoo artist’s chair after months saving £2,000 to put permanent reminders of stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner on her skin.

What were you inking? Cathy Ward shows off her newly tattooed back covered with Twilight characters

She was desperate to get almost the whole cast of blood-sucking characters on her back because she claims they helped her lose five stone.

Despite working in the cake department, she ditched calorie-laden foods in favour of getting stuck into the popular books and movies– and dropped 14 dress sizes in just six months.

Mrs Ward said: ‘A friend of mine got me the first film on DVD because I was feeling low.

‘Once I started I just couldn't stop myself. I had to go out and buy all the books and films. I got hooked. It became my way of rewarding myself.

Fan: Cathy with her DVDs, which she says helped her lose five stone as she continuously watched them

‘I wanted a permanant reminder of the amazing series so I got a small tattoo and that turned into what I have got now.’

Despite having her whole back covered in Stephenie Meyer's creations the sun has not gone down on her inky obsession.

She plans to save £2,000 more to spend another 12 hours under the needle as she eclipses her whole torso with the gothic tribute.

Mrs ward, who has shrunk from size 24 to 10, added: ‘There are still a few bits to do. I am going to get my arms done before my 50th birthday in summer.

‘I love Robert Pattinson. I want to tone up so I can get his character Edward Cullen on my stomach.

‘The way I look at it I could be spending the money on going out drinking and eating but instead I'm spending it on something I am really passionate about.’

Despite her diet success she claims she would not have lost all the weight without her lifeblood movies and books.

She added: ‘I have got a cross trainer, rowing machine and hand weights and I work out in my spare room which has got Twilight pictures all over the walls.

‘I watch the films or listen to the soundtracks as I exercise. It has worked miracles.

‘I have never been more positive, more outgoing, fit and never had so much fun in my life.’

Despite her obsession with heart-throb Robert Pattinson childless Mrs Ward has not got it in the neck from husband Francis, 52.

Stars: From left, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart in last year's Twilight Saga: Eclipse

She added: ‘It's just part of me now. I tend to show if off as much as I can and most of the people who know me do ask to see it.

‘Francis thinks it is hilarious. He just laughs at me and lets me get on with it.’ Cathy, who has been married 18 years, hopes to meet the films' stars in the flesh so she can flash her portraits with pride.

She added: ‘I have approached the fan club and I am trying to get them to let me go to the premiere of the fourth film Breaking Dawn.

‘That would be a dream come true.’

The four books, which have been translated into 38 different languages, have sold more than 100million copies worldwide while the films have smashed box office records.



