Megan Fox, a successful model turned actress, made the decision to leave high school and pursue her dreams in Los Angeles. It was there that she got her first taste of the big screen in the 2001 film, Holiday in the Sun, starring alongside the Olsen twins. However, it was her role opposite Shia LaBeouf in Transformers that truly catapulted her career to new heights.
From there, she continued to take on prominent roles in films such as Jennifer’s Body, Jonah Hex, This Is 40, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In addition to her successful career, Megan Fox is also a mother of three children with actor Brian Austin Green.
Early Life/Education
Megan Fox’s early exposure to singing, dancing, and modeling paved the way for her future success. Winning multiple awards at the American Modeling and Talent Convention in 1999 further solidified her decision to pursue a career in entertainment.
Determined and driven, she made the bold choice to drop out of high school at the age of 16 and relocate to Los Angeles, ready to chase her dreams.
Career
Megan Fox is known for her role as Sydney Shanowski on the TV sitcom Hope & Faith.
Her breakthrough role came when she was cast as high-school heroine Mikaela Banes in Michael Bay’s blockbuster film Transformers (2007) and its first sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). She actively lent her voice to the character Banes in the video games Transformers: The Game (2007) and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), showcasing her versatile talents.
In 2008, Fox appeared in the comedy How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, which was well-received in the U.K. but didn’t fare as well commercially in the U.S. The following year, she returned to her role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers: Rise of the Fallen, which was once again a hit at the box office and kept Fox in the public eye. While initially on board for the third film, Fox ultimately decided to leave the project due to reported disagreements with director Michael Bay.
Fox starred in the 2009 horror movie Jennifer’s Body, which had a mediocre opening weekend. In the 2010 Wild West movie Jonah Hex, she played the gun-toting mistress Leila.
She also had a supporting role in Judd Apatow’s This Is 40. (2012). Then, in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), Fox played April O’Neil, a news reporter and friend of the turtles.
Additionally, Fox took on the active tone in providing the voice for Superman’s girlfriend Lois Lane in the TV movie Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special (2012).
Megan Fox, then landed a role on the popular TV show New Girl, with the role of a pharmaceutical sales representative.
She further expanded her career by hosting the television miniseries Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox in 2018, where she explored various ancient sites. In 2019, Fox added to her movie credits with “Zeroville,” a mystery dramedy directed by and starring James Franco.
Continuing her success, she appeared in the family film Think Like a Dog and the action thriller Rogue in 2020. Most recently, in 2021, Fox showcased her talent by playing a woman who must outsmart two killers while handcuffed to her deceased husband.
Personal Life
After their eventful journey towards marriage, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green finally exchanged vows during their vacation in Hawaii.
Their relationship had already endured a previous engagement and subsequent cancellation, but the couple persevered and decided to commit to each other once again. However, Fox made headlines when she lost her two-carat diamond ring on a beach during their romantic getaway.
Despite this minor setback, the couple’s love prevailed, and they were able to solidify their commitment to one another in a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony.
The couple has three sons: Noah (b. 2012), Bodhi (b. 2014), and Journey (b. 2016).
Green and Fox announced their separation in August 2015 after 11 years together, but they reconciled in 2016. Reports emerged in May 2020 stating that the couple had separated once again.