Chase Stokes, known for his role in the hit show Outer Banks, has recently debuted a new tattoo with a cryptic message following his split from country singer Kelsea Ballerini. The 33-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a video of his new ink, which features the script, “They will judge us by our fruit,” etched across his shoulders by tattoo artist Winter Stone.
Fans were quick to point out that the phrase appears to be inspired by a passage from the Bible, specifically Matthew 7:16, where Jesus warns his disciples to judge people by their actions rather than their words.
The news of Stokes’ new tattoo comes just weeks after his breakup with Ballerini. The couple, who had been on-again, off-again, officially called it quits for the third time in February. Sources close to the pair revealed that while Stokes is still holding out hope for a reconciliation, Ballerini is ready to move on from the relationship.
Their romance first sparked in early 2023 when they were spotted together at a football game, but they went their separate ways later that year. They reconnected two months later, only to break up again shortly after. However, they surprised fans by announcing their reunion on New Year’s Eve with heartfelt Instagram posts.
In her post, Ballerini expressed her belief in love and breaking patterns, encouraging fans to focus on their own relationships rather than speculate on hers. Stokes also shared a message of growth and truth for the new year, emphasizing the importance of leaning into love and learning from past mistakes.
As the couple navigates the ups and downs of their relationship in the public eye, fans are left wondering what the future holds for Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.
