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The actress went on to share of the tattoo, \"It's a meticulous recreation of a drawing my 5-year-old daughter did, and it reminds me even in the most challenging moments that there is true joy in my life and fills me with deep gratitude.\"

Lynskey ended her caption by wishing everyone a joyful year, and also added that her big wish is that the world remembers to have empathy.

We feel lucky to have been able to have our news just be for friends and family for a while, but I guess the story got out, so! Yes! @JasonRitter and I had a daughter in December. We love her so much; she's perfect. Thanks to everyone for your sweet messages

— Melanie Lynskey (@melanielynskey) February 1, 2019

Lynskey and her husband, actor Jason Ritter, gave birth to their daughter in December 2018. Following the birth, she posted a sentimental message on X, formerly Twitter, saying, \"We feel lucky to have been able to have our news just be for friends and family for a while, but I guess the story got out, so! Yes! @JasonRitter and I had a daughter in December. We love her so much; she's perfect. Thanks to everyone for your sweet messages.\"

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