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[[Warner Bros.]] chose Megan Fox as the clear front-runner replacement for actress [[Angelina Jolie]] in the third "[[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]]" franchise movie. But Fox turned down the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/27/megan-fox-isnt-lara-croft-but-tomb-raider-reboot-is-in-development/ |title=Megan Fox ISN’T Lara Croft But Tomb Raider Reboot IS in Development |date=January 27th, 2009 |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |work=/Film}}</ref>
[[Warner Bros.]] chose Megan Fox as the clear front-runner replacement for actress [[Angelina Jolie]] in the third "[[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]]" franchise movie. But Fox turned down the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/01/27/megan-fox-isnt-lara-croft-but-tomb-raider-reboot-is-in-development/ |title=Megan Fox ISN’T Lara Croft But Tomb Raider Reboot IS in Development |date=January 27th, 2009 |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |work=/Film}}</ref>

On April 23rd, paparazzi caught Megan, 22, showing off her 22 inch waist. "I cut down on as much sugar as possible." She said.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 23:49, 2 May 2009

Megan Fox
Fox at the premiere of Transformers in Sydney, Australia, 2007
Born
Megan Denise Fox
OccupationModel/Actress
Years active2001–present

Megan Denise Fox (born May 16, 1986) is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles on the television series Hope & Faith (2004) and in the 2007 live-action film Transformers.[1]

Early life

Fox was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee[2] to Darlene Tonachio, former Roane County, Tennessee Tourism Director,[2][3] and Franklin Foxx.[4] Fox's father dropped an "x" from his surname. Fox has one older sister.[5] She is of Irish, French and Native American ancestry.[6] Fox grew up in nearby Rockwood, Tennessee. She began her training in drama and dance at age 5, in Kingston.[4] She attended a dance class at the community center there and was involved in Kingston Elementary School's chorus and the Kingston Clippers swim team. At 10-years-old, after moving to St. Petersburg, Florida, Fox continued her training. She attended Morningside Academy, a private Christian school, in Port St. Lucie, during her middle school years and finished her high school education at St. Lucie West Centennial High School, in Port St. Lucie.[2][7][8]

Career

Megan Fox at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 7th Annual Breakthrough Awards

At age 16, Fox launched her career after winning several awards at the 1999 American Modeling and Talent Convention in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.[9]

Fox made her film debut in the 2001 film Holiday in the Sun as the spoiled heiress Brianna Wallace and rival of Alex Stewart (Ashley Olsen). She then landed guest appearances on Ocean Ave., What I Like About You, Two and a Half Men and The Help from 2003 to 2004. In 2004, Fox starred in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen alongside Lindsay Lohan. She was later cast in a recurring role on the television series Hope & Faith, in which she portrayed Sydney Shanowski from 2004 through 2006.[10]

Fox's big break came when she acquired the lead female role of Mikaela Banes in the 2007 live-action film Transformers, based on the toy and cartoon saga of the same name. She played the love interest of Shia LaBeouf's character Sam Witwicky. In June 2007, Fox was cast in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People, starring alongside Jeff Bridges, Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dunst. The character Fox portrayed is that of a young Hollywood starlet getting her first taste of fame. The film premiered in October 2008, and she has signed on for two more Transformers sequels.[10][11][12]

As a model, Fox has been featured in the men's magazines FHM, GQ and Maxim.[13][14] FHM voted her the, "Sexiest Woman in the World," in 2008.[15][16]

Fox is working with Amanda Seyfried and Adam Brody in Diablo Cody's second feature film titled Jennifer's Body, which is due to be released in 2009.[17]

There was some controversy surrounding Fox's appearance while filming the sequel of Transformers when Michael Bay, the movie's director, ordered the actress to gain 10 pounds.[18]

Warner Bros. chose Megan Fox as the clear front-runner replacement for actress Angelina Jolie in the third "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" franchise movie. But Fox turned down the role.[19]

Personal life

Megan Fox at Spike TV's 2007 Scream Awards

Fox has been involved with actor Brian Austin Green of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles fame for almost five years, beginning in 2004.[20] It was claimed that the couple had ended their relationship in February 2009,[21] however, In Touch Weekly reports that the couple is still together.[22]

In a frank interview with GQ Magazine, Fox claimed that she once fell in love and sought to establish a relationship with a female stripper when she was 18-years-old. Fox used the experience to illustrate her belief that, "...all humans are born with the ability to be attracted to both sexes."[23]

Fox has nine tattoos, including a poem on her ribcage, a symbol for strength on her neck, Green's name on her hip, a pink flamingo on her upper thigh, and a picture of Marilyn Monroe's face on her right arm. She also has one on her right shoulder that reads, "We will all laugh at gilded butterflies," a line adapted from Shakespeare's play King Lear.[24]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2001 Holiday in the Sun Brianna Wallace Direct-to-video
2004 Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen Carla Santini
Crimes of Fashion Candace TV movie
2007 Transformers Mikaela Banes National Movie Award Nomination – Best Performance by a Female
Teen Choice Award Nominations: Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure, Choice Movie: Breakout Female, Choice Movie: Liplock (with Shia LaBeouf)
Spike TV Scream Award – Sci-Fi Siren. MTV Movie Awards Best Movie
2008 How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Sophie Maes
Whore Lost
2009 Jennifer's Body Jennifer Check post-production
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mikaela Banes post-production
2010 Jonah Hex Leila filming
Passion Plays announced
2011 The Crossing pre-production
Fathom Aspen
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Ocean Ave Ione Starr
2003 What I Like About You Shannon
2004 Two and a Half Men Prudence, Berta's granddaughter
The Help Cassandra Ridgeway
Hope & Faith Sydney Shanowski Young Artist Award Nomination – Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress

References

  1. ^ Fine, Marshall (2007-07-01). "Megan Fox's prime time". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  2. ^ a b c Richardson, Darrell G. "Oak Ridge-born actress stars in transforming role". Oak Ridger. Google. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  3. ^ "Who does Megan have tattooed on her arm?". Sirius. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  4. ^ a b Terry Morrow, Insider: Rockwood starlet morphs from tomboy to 'sexiest', Knoxville News Sentinel, May 2, 2008
  5. ^ Megan Fox on her surname
  6. ^ Megan Fox on family background and celebrity inspired tattoo from Maxim Radio
  7. ^ "Megan Fox Celebrity Profile Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  8. ^ "Megan Fox: Biography". MSN. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  9. ^ "Megan Fox Milestones". Yahoo! TV. 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
  10. ^ a b "Megan Fox Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
  11. ^ Kit, Borys (2007-06-29). "Fox making 'Friends' for Weide pic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
  12. ^ Megan Fox Profile -- Please use a more specific IMDb template. See the documentation for available templates.
  13. ^ GQ Articles, Pics, and More on men.style.com
  14. ^ "Megan Fox Photos, Megan Fox Videos, Megan Fox News, on Maxim.com". Maxim. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  15. ^ "Transformers star 'sexiest woman'". BBC News. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  16. ^ "Megan Fox is world's sexiest woman". News.com.au. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
  17. ^ "Megan Fox cast in supernatural thriller 'Jennifer's Body'".
  18. ^ Yahoo Entertainment! Megan Fox Told to Gain 10 Pounds for Transformers Sequel
  19. ^ Sciretta, Peter (January 27th, 2009). "Megan Fox ISN'T Lara Croft But Tomb Raider Reboot IS in Development". /Film. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ "On The Cover: Megan Fox". The Evening Herald. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
  21. ^ Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Call Off their Engagement US Weekly, February 24, 2009
  22. ^ "Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green: Back on!". In Touch Weekly. March 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  23. ^ "'Transformers' beauty: I had a crush on a stripper". CNN.com. September 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
  24. ^ Browne, Sally (2007-06-23). "A star is transformed". News.com.au. Retrieved 2008-04-25.


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