Voted the sexiest woman in the world in 2008, Megan Fox is an American actress. Born May 16, 1986 in the state of Tennessee in the United States, the young woman knew very early on that she wanted to become an actress. To afford it, she took comedy lessons from the age of 5, but it was her advantageous physique that enabled her to come under the spotlight by stepping on the fashion catwalks.
She was revealed in the early 2000s by regular television roles: Ocean Ave (2002-2003), then the sitcom La Star de la famille (2004-2006). In 2004, she gave the answer to two other young actresses in full rise: Lindsay Lohan, head of the musical The Diary of a future star, then Kaley Cuoco in the romantic TV movie Crimes of Fashion.
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Youth and training
Megan Denise Fox was born in Oak Ridge in Tennessee, is the daughter of Darlene Gloria (née Cisson) and Franklin Thomas Fox. It notably claims Cherokee origins. Coming from a Pentecostal family, she was educated in Catholic schools for twelve years. Her parents divorced when she was 5 years old and was raised with her older sister, Kristi Michelle Fox (born June 2, 1974), by their mother and stepfather, Tony Tonachio. She stated that they were both very strict and that she was not allowed to have boyfriends or invite friends over to the house. She lived with her mother and stepfather until she was financially independent enough to live on her own.
She started taking acting classes and dance from the age of 5 years at Kingston in Tennessee. She took dance lessons and then went to Kingston Elementary School and was on the Kingston Clippers swim team. At age 10, after moving to St. Petersburg in Florida, Megan Fox continues her training. At the age of 13, she dabbled in modeling after winning various accolades such as the 1999 American Awards and Talent Convention. At the age of 17, she continued her studies by correspondence and moved to Los Angeles to launch her career.
At school, she is the victim of bullying, in particular because she takes a drug to control her hyperactivity. She stated that the problem was not her physique, but rather her attitude because she had more affinities with boys than with other girls. She also said, “I was not one of the popular ones in high school, everyone hated me, and I was banned all the time, my friends were only boys, I was very aggressive, and girls didn’t. didn’t like it because of it. In my whole life, I have had only one friend. “In that same interview, she also said, “I hated school and never believed in formal education. “
She says that at the age of 20, she discovered a fear of flying and that since then, every time she is on a plane, she listens to the music of Britney Spears.
Career
Commercial revelation
At age 15, she made her first steps as an actress in the television film Holiday in the Sun ( Holiday in the Sun ), where she played Brianna Wallace, the rival of Alex Stewart ( Ashley Olsen ) released theNovember 20, 2001. In the following years, she appeared in popular sitcoms like What I Like About You and My Uncle Charlie.
In 2004, she played in the TV movie The Diary of a Future Star alongside Lindsay Lohan, where she played Carla Santini. That same year, she landed the regular role of Sydney Shanowski in the sitcom, The Family Star , where she replaced actress Nicole Paggi. After appearing in the second and third seasons, the program was stopped for lack of audiences, in 2006.
In 2007, she goes to the big screen, by entrusting the role of Mikaela Banes in the blockbuster of science fiction Transformers based on the cartoon of the same name. Her partner is a rising star, also trained on sitcoms, the young Shia LaBeouf. Her performance earned her a nomination for the MTV Movie Awards in the “Outstanding Performance” category and was named in three categories at the Teen Choice Awards. The actress quickly signed for two sequels of the film. In June of the same year, she joined the cast of the filmAn Englishman in New York by Robert B. Weide for a minor role, released onOctober 3, 2008 but was not a big box office success.
In 2009, she reprized her role in the second Transformers film, Transformers 2: Revenge. There was some controversy surrounding Megan Fox’s appearance while filming this second film, when director Michael Bay ordered her to put on 5 pounds. Initially, this one was to play in the third film of the saga but it was turned down by the production, in particular by the producer Steven Spielberg, because of its statements comparing the work of Michael Bay to that of Hitler.
The same year, she obtains the main role of the horror comedy Jennifer’s Body alongside Amanda Seyfried, released on September 18 , 2009. Written byDiablo Cody, the project is expected, but disappoints critics and commercially.
In 2010, she experienced a real flop with the blockbuster Jonah Hex. This comic-book adaptation worn by Josh Brolin in the title role is considered an industrial accident. The same year, she appeared in the popular clip Love the Way You Lie by Rihanna and Eminem. And for its part, the group Bowling for Soup composed a song called Dear Megan Fox in the Extended Play of the album Fishin ‘for Woos, scheduled for 2011, in reference to the actress.
Comic turn
In 2011, the actress made a shift in her career towards comedy, allowing her to move on to more ambitious productions where she notably played a secondary role in the choral dramatic comedy Friends with Kids.
In 2012, it is directed by tenors of the genre: Sacha Baron Cohen for The Dictator and Judd Apatow for 40 years: Instructions for use.
In 2014, she reunited with Michael Bay for the blockbuster Ninja Turtles, which he produced and directed by Jonathan Liebesman. She lends her features to journalist April O’Neil and despite bad reviews, the film seduces young audiences and a sequel is ordered.
In march 2015, following the announcement of Zooey Deschanel’s pregnancy, the production team confirmed that they were starting work on the fifth season of New Girl so as not to integrate the actress’ pregnancy on the screen. Then inaugust 2015, the creator of the series announces that it will be absent for four episodes and in September of the same year, that she will be replaced by Megan Fox during this period in the recurring role of Reagan during that same season.
In 2016, she manages at the same time to keep a foot in the comedy: by being part of the band brought together by James Franco for its realization, Zeroville.
Personal life
Wedding
In october 2004, aged 18, she meets actor Brian Austin Green – then 31 – on the set of the television series, The Family Star, with whom she quickly becomes a couple, despite the reluctance of the actor who did not want to date a woman much younger than him. They get engaged in November 2006, but separate into February 2009, before getting back together in april 2009. They get engaged again on1 st June 2010 then married in secret a few days later, the June 24, 2010, in Maui. By virtue of her union with Brian, Megan has a stepson, named Kassius (born on March 30, 2002), from his previous union with Vanessa Marcil. Together, they have three sons: Noah Shannon Green (born September 27, 2012), Bodhi Ransom Green (born February 12, 2014) and Journey River Green (born August 4, 2016).
In august 2015, the couple announces that they have been separated for more than six months and that they are in the process of divorce. However, in april 2016, Megan Fox announces that they are back together and that she is pregnant with their third child. On April 25, 2019, the actress canceled their divorce.
After a few weeks of rumors, Brian Austin Green announced on May 18, 2020 that they had been separated again for several months. November 25, 2020 Megan Fox officially request divorce.
Other relationships
From 2000 to 2003, Megan Fox was in a relationship with Ben Leahy, a childhood friend, as well as with actor David Gallagher from 2003 to 2004. She also had an affair with actor Shia LaBeouf while filming the movie Transformers, between 2007 and 2008. In June 2020, the actress and rapper Machine Gun Kelly formalized their relationship.
Personality
In september 2008, Megan Fox says she is bisexual in an interview for GQ magazine. She states that at the age of 18, she fell in love with a stripper. According to her, “ all human beings are born with the capacity to be attracted to both sexes. ” Megan Fox has publicly expressed his attraction to the actress Olivia Wilde.
According to herself, Megan Fox is not very social: “You are not going to believe this, but I never go out. I don’t like to drink alcohol. I stay at home and play on my computer. From time to time, I go to Color Me Mine to do pottery. “
Later she said: ” I could spend days and weeks without talking to anyone. » She specifies: « I have never been very social, I preferred to stay at home. I have never been to a club or a party, even in my teens or 20s. “She also explains that she has only had two men in her life: “My childhood sweetheart and Brian. I could never sleep with someone I don’t like. This idea makes me sick. I have never been up for a one night stand. “
In 2012, she also spoke more fully about her psychological flaws. She was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), for which she has been taking medication since childhood.
Filmography
Feature films
●2001: Holidays in the Tropics ( Holiday in the Sun ) by Steve Purcell : Brianna Wallace ( released direct on DVD )
●2003: Bad Boys 2 ( Bad Boys II ) by Michael Bay : the bikini girl dancing at the club under the waterfall
●2004: The Diary of a Future Star ( Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen ) by Sara Sugarman : Carla Santini
●2007: Michael Bay Transformers : Mikaela Banes
●2008: Un Anglais a New York ( How to Lose Friends and Alienate People ) by Robert B. Weide: Sophie Maes
●2008: Whore by Thomas Dekker : Lost
●2009: Transformers 2: Revenge ( Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ) by Michael Bay: Mikaela Banes
●2009: Jennifer’s Body by Karyn Kusama : Jennifer Check
●2010: Jonah Hex by Jimmy Hayward : Lilah
●2010: Passion Play by Mitch Glazer: Lily Luster
●2011: Friends with Kids by Jennifer Westfeldt : Mary-Jane
●2012: The Dictator by Larry Charles : Megan Fox
●2012: 40 years: Instructions for use ( This Is 40 ) by Judd Apatow : Desi
●2014: Ninja Turtles ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ) by Jonathan Liebesman : April O’Neil
●2016: Ninja Turtles 2 ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows ) by Dave Green : April O’Neil
●2019: Above the Shadows by Claudia Myers: Juliana
●2019: Zeroville by James Franco : Soledad Paladin
●2019: The Battle of Jangsari ( Jangsa-ri 9.15 ) by Kwak Kyung-taek and Tae-hun Kim: Marguerite Higgins
●2020: Think Like a Dog by Gil Junger : Ellen
●2020: Rogue of J. Bassett : Samantha O’Hara
●2021: Scott Dale’s Till Death : Emma
●2021: Midnight in the Switchgrass by Randall Emmett : Rebecca Lombardi
●2021: Night Teeth by Adam Randall
Clips
●2010: Love the Way You Lie by Eminem featuring Rihanna: Kimberly Scott
●2020: Bloody Valentine of Machine Gun Kelly
Documentaries
●2007: Their War: herself
●2007: Our World: herself
●2009: Making of… Transformers: Die Rache: herself
●2009: The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen: herself
●2010: Biography: Herself (Documentary Series, Episode: Megan Fox )
●2011: Na Nai’a: Legend of the Dolphins by Jonathon Kay: the narrator (original voice)
TV shows
●2002 – 2003: Ocean Ave: Ionne Starr (122 episodes)
●2003: What I Like About You ( What I Like About You ) Shannon (Season 2, Episode 5)
●2004: Mon uncle Charlie ( Two and a Half Men ): Prudence (season 1, episode 12)
●2004: The Help: Cassandra Ridgeway (3 episodes)
●2004- 2006: The Family Star ( Hope and Faith ): Sydney Shanowski (48 episodes)
●2011: Robot Chicken: Herself / Lois Lane ( animation, original voice – season 5, episode 15)
●2012: Wedding Band: Alexa (season 1, episode 2)
●2016 -2017: New Girl: Reagan Lucas (15 episodes)
Media image
Megan Fox is often compared to actress Angelina Jolie, the media nickname her “the next Angelina Jolie ” because of their many tattoos and because they are both seen as sex symbols. For the casting of the new Lara Croft, she was approached to replace Angelina Jolie but ultimately did not get the role.
Following those comparisons, she said, “I’m a brunette with tattoos, I swear, and before I was talking about sex. I joked about it, which people find dangerous. So they want to compare myself constantly to it. ” It also says: ” I believe she does not know who I am. But if I were her, I would say, “Who the fuck is that girl in Transformers ? I don’t want to meet her. I would be embarrassed. “
Her tattoos
Megan Fox has eight tattoos:
●A poem written by Megan Fox on the flank left: “There once was a little girl Who never Knew love up to a boy broke her HEART” ( trad litt..: “There was once a little girl who had never known the ‘love until a boy breaks her heart’ ).
●A quote from Shakespeare on the right shoulder blade: “We will all laugh at gilded butterflies” ( trad litt..: “We laugh all gilded butterflies” ).
●Marilyn Monroe’s face on her right forearm, which she pulled back inaugust 2011.
●The first name of her husband Brian Austin Green above the groin.
●A crescent moon straddling a five-pointed star above the right ankle.
●The word “Strength” in Chinese characters on the back of the neck.
●A tribal tattoo on the inside of the left wrist.
●A sentence of Friedrich Nietzsche on the side right: “And Those Who Were seen dancing Were thought to be insane by Those Who couldn’t hear the music” ( trad litt..: “Those who danced were considered insane by those who could hear the music ” ).
Awards and Achievements
Transformers being Megan Fox’s greatest hits, her awards for this movie are 4. She won the Choice Female Hottie by Teen Choice Award, the Choice Summer Movie Star Female again by Teen Choice Award, the best sci-fi actress by Scream Award, Best Performance of a Human Woman by Spike Video Game Awards.
She again won the Choice Female Hottie by Teen Choice Awards for Jennifer’s Body and Choice Movie Actress: Horror for the same movie. Other than those wins, his various award nominations and categories were also extraordinary.
Megan Fox’s fortune
As of October 2020, Megan Fox’s estimated net worth was $ 10 million, which had been well earned since her inception in the TV industry playing small roles. Her boldness made her a strong person who strongly cultivated a never give up attitude in her mind. Having been given the chance to make her acting debut in 2001, her film debut took place in 2004, which brought her good recognition, which ultimately led to a fantastic increase in her salary.
Fox’s bitter experiences as a child made her the person she now gives her the courage and shrewd nature to deal with and deal with the things she faces. She is certainly the growing star of the Hollywood industry for her formidable personality and dashing demeanor beyond her talents.
Age, height and weight
Born May 16, 1986, Megan Fox is 34 years old on October 24, 2020. Her height measures 1.63 m and weight is 52 kg.
