Elaine Davidson
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| Elaine Davidson | |
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| Born | Brazil |
| Residence | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Known for | extensive body piercings |
Elaine Davidson is the "Most Pierced Woman" according to the Guinness World Records.[1]
When examined by a Guinness World Record official in May 2000, Davidson had 462 piercings, with 192 in her face alone. By August 9, 2001 when she was re-examined she was found to have 720 piercings.[1] Performing at the Edinburgh Festival in 2005, the Guardian reported that she now had 3,950 body piercings.[2] She has more piercings in her genitalia than in any other part of the body - 500 in all, externally and internally.[3] The total weight of her jewelry is estimated to be about 3 kilograms.[4] As of May 2008, Davidson's piercings total 5,920.[5] As of Feb. 2009 her piercings total 6,005.[6]
She was born in Brazil and is a nurse.[citation needed] She claims she does not drink or use drugs. She now resides in Edinburgh, Scotland.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Guinness World Records - Human Body - Extreme Bodies - Most Pierced Woman". Guinness World Records. 2001-08-09. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/human_body/extreme_bodies/most_pierced_woman.aspx. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "Elaine Davidson shows off just some of her 3,950 body piercings and tattoos to publicise her Brazilian Life theatre workshop". Guardian. 2005. http://arts.guardian.co.uk/pictures/image/0,8543,-11705261445,00.html. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ a b "Pierced lady "scared to go home"". Reuters. 2003-11-13. http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/11/13/1068674283575.html?from=storyrhs. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "top 10 physically modified people". deputydog. 2007-08-24. http://deputy-dog.com/2007/08/24/top-10-physically-modified-people-2/. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "Jingle Belle". San Francisco Chronicle. May 16, 2008. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/g/a/2008/05/16/dip.DTL&o=13. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ^ "World's most pierced woman adds to her collection". telegraph.co.uk. Feb 23, 2009. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4786930/Worlds-most-pierced-woman-adds-to-her-collection.html. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
