‘This Man So Gorgeous’: ‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ Star Ryan Henry’s Birthday Post to His Sister Sidetracks When Fans Focus on His ‘Fine’ Looks

Speaking quite frankly, Ryan Henry is pretty easy on the eyes. The “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star became the center of attention in his latest post after fans gushed over his handsome appearance.

On Tuesday, June 2, Henry shared a sweet birthday post to his younger sister Jillian Nicole and deemed her his “Gemini Twin.”

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Ryan Henry and his sister Jillian Nicole. @ryanhenrytattoo/Instagram

“Can’t let our days go past without wishing a happy GEMINI birthday to my TWIN!” Henry wrote via Instagram, attaching a series of photos of himself and Nicole. “You are all I have left in this world that loves me unconditionally and you are my lil and BIG sister since we lost ours, we are one and the same and I’m here for you through Whatever, we don’t have the sMe smile as when it was THREE of us led by Nova but we still are the Gemini twins connected to continue our legacy. Love you forever and more Mama!”

Nicole and Henry share the same mother and father and their birthdays are seven days apart. Fans flooded Henry’s post with birthday wishes to his sister. Their sister Nova Henry was killed by a former lover in 2013.

“Whaaaat your sister has the same birthday as ME!!!! 😩😍. Yes my c day today too happy c day yessss♊️♊️♊️♊️♊️ gang”

“Happy birthday Queen !!! You deserve it !!! Self healing ♊️🙏🏽 what a beautiful family.”

Other folks became distracted by the tattoo artist’s good looks in the series of photos.

“He keep getting finer and finer. looking like a whole snack”

“That man is so damn gorgeous 😩😍”

“I swear he get finer every year”

Henry celebrated his 34th birthday on May 28 with his loved ones. He thanked fans in advance for all of their birthday wishes and wrote, “🎉34🎉…. Y’all tryna make me think y’all like me or something.. 😥😩😌😁 THANK YOU for the love and support and birthday wishes! Gemini time IS Demon time 😈😏. Thank you all truly, and RIH #GeorgeFloyd.”

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Ryan Henry shows off his looks in a portrait shot. (Photo: @ryanhenrytattoo/Instagram)

The “Black Ink Crew: Chicago” star is currently focused on the reopening of his 9MAG tattoo shop in Chicago. He temporarily shut down the shop around late March after the pandemic struck and decided to open back up for business on Wednesday, June 3. He wrote via Instagram, “CHICAGO!!! Today after a LONG 2 & 1/2 months of being closed for safety… WE ARE OPEN!!! With new and safer rules and regulations per the state,Myself and the ENTIRE  @9magtattoo team will be back in the building to serve you!”

Henry continued, “So thank you all for your support throughout, and we will see you when you get here! Come make your Appointments or just say what’s up! Much love!”

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