Hollywood Star, Megan Fox

The Start

Fox was born on May 16, 1986. She is from Tennessee. At an early age she showed interest in drama and dance. By 13 she was modeling and competing in talent shows. She would make her screen debut in the film, Holiday in the Sun (2001), the project was a Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen vehicle.

More Than Meets The Eye

She would appear in a supporting role on a TV sitcom before landing her breakthrough part, Mikaela in Transformers. Director Michael Bay cast the actress in the part that would change her career. With all the spectacle on display in the film, Fox was maybe its biggest talking point for the millions of people who watched the action flick. The blockbuster was based on the iconic toy line and would help her become one of the hottest names in Hollywood. She would return for the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). A falling out with Bay would have her exit the transforming robot franchise. Luckily, other projects would follow, like Jennifer’s Body and Jonah Hex. Her next big budget part, which would become a hit, was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Again, she would help reintroduce a classic toy line to audiences via a live action series of films. Ninja Turtles also reunited her with Michael Bay, who served as the producer on the two TMNT movies she appeared in.

Star

The actress has been working in the business since before she could legally drive. After Transformers, she was every young boy’s crush. She has proven to be a consistent name in Hollywood with projects constantly being released. Her personal life, which is always the focus of a star’s life, is still making headlines. Her relationship with music star, Machine Gun Kelly, is the topic of many social media posts and stories. Megan Fox has been able to survive ups and downs, and the pressures of being the “It Girl,” to have a long and successful career.

- Adam C. Better