Megan Fox facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Megan Fox
Fox in 2023
Born	Megan Denise Fox (1986-05-16) May 16, 1986 (age 39) Oak Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Brian Austin Green ​ ​ (m. 2010; div. 2021)​
Partner(s)	Machine Gun Kelly (2020–2024)
Children	4
Awards	Full list

Megan Denise Fox (born May 16, 1986) is an American actress. She first appeared in the family film Holiday in the Sun (2001). After this, she had many supporting roles in movies and TV shows.

She was in the teen musical comedy Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004). She also starred in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith (2004–2006). Her big break came when she played Mikaela Banes in the hit action movie Transformers (2007). She played this role again in the sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009).

Fox also starred in the horror comedy Jennifer's Body (2009). She played April O'Neil in the superhero action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014). She returned for its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). She also appeared in the TV show New Girl (2016–2017).

Megan Fox has been featured in many magazines. She has won two Scream Awards and four Teen Choice Awards.

Early Life

Megan Denise Fox was born on May 16, 1986. Her birthplace was Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in the U.S. She spent her early years in Rockwood. Her parents divorced when she was three years old. Megan and her sister were raised by their mother and stepfather.

Megan started training in dance and drama at age five. This was in Kingston, Tennessee. She took dance classes and was part of the school chorus. She also joined the swim team. At age 10, she moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. There, she continued her training.

When she was 13, Megan began modeling. She won several awards at a modeling convention in 1999. She attended high school in Port St. Lucie. At 17, she finished school early to move to Los Angeles, California.

Fox has shared that she was bullied in middle school. She said she often ate lunch in the bathroom. She felt that other girls disliked her because she got along better with boys. She also mentioned that she was not popular in high school. She felt like an outcast.

Career

Early Roles and Breakthrough

Fox at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival screening of Jennifer's Body on September 10, 2009

In 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut. It was in the romantic comedy Holiday in the Sun. She played Brianna Wallace, a rival to Ashley Olsen's character. This movie was released directly to DVD. In the next few years, she appeared on TV shows. These included What I Like About You and Two and a Half Men.

In 2004, Fox made her first movie appearance. She was in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen with Lindsay Lohan. She played Carla Santini. She also joined the TV show Hope & Faith. She played Sydney Shanowski for two seasons. The show ended in 2006.

In 2007, Fox got a main role in Transformers. This movie was based on the popular toys and cartoons. She played Mikaela Banes, the love interest of Shia LaBeouf's character. Fox was nominated for several awards for this role. She signed on for two more Transformers movies. She returned as Mikaela in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This movie was released in 2009 and was a big success.

Fox was supposed to be in the third Transformers movie. However, she was not included. This was due to comments she made about the director, Michael Bay.

In 2009, Fox had her first main role outside of Transformers. She starred in Jennifer's Body. The movie was written by Academy Award-winning writer Diablo Cody. At first, reviews were mixed. But over time, the film gained many fans. It is now seen as an important movie.

In 2009, she also filmed Jonah Hex. She played Tallulah Black, a strong character and love interest. The movie was released in 2010. Fox said her role was a small one. Jonah Hex did not do well with critics or at the box office.

Rise to Prominence

Fox at a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles screening in Sydney on September 7, 2014

Fox starred with Mickey Rourke in the drama Passion Play. This movie was mostly released directly to video. In 2010, Fox appeared in the music video for Eminem and Rihanna's song "Love the Way You Lie". In 2012, she had small roles in the films The Dictator and This Is 40. She also voiced Lois Lane in the animated special Robot Chicken DC Comics Special.

In 2013, Fox worked with director Michael Bay again. She starred in his new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. She played the main human character, April O'Neil.

In 2015, Fox voiced a character in the video game Stormfall: Rise of Balur. In October 2015, she temporarily joined the TV show New Girl. She played Reagan Lucas in seasons five and six. Her acting in the show received good reviews. In 2016, Fox played April O'Neil again in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

In 2018, it was announced that Fox would star in the Korean War film The Battle of Jangsari. She played Marguerite Higgins, an American news reporter. In 2019, Fox appeared in the fantasy film Above the Shadows. She also appeared in Zeroville, which was filmed in 2014.

Current Work

In 2020, Fox starred in the family comedy film Think Like a Dog. It was released on demand. That same year, she had the main role in the action film Rogue.

In 2021, she starred in two thrillers. These were Midnight in the Switchgrass and Till Death. She also appeared in Night Teeth.

In 2022, Fox starred in the comedy-drama Big Gold Brick. She also had a role in the musical drama Taurus.

In 2023, Fox was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She played crime boss Alana in the thriller film Johnny & Clyde. Fox also played Gina in the fourth Expendables film, Expend4bles. She voiced Nitara in the video game Mortal Kombat 1. Both were released in September 2023.

In November 2023, Fox released her first book. It is a collection of her own poetry, titled Pretty Boys Are Poisonous.

Personal Life

In 2009, Megan Fox's then-boyfriend's home was robbed. This was done by a group called the "Bling Ring". They wanted access to Fox's belongings. In 2013, she shared that her Christian faith is important to her. She believes it helps her stay grounded.

Fox and her former husband, Brian Austin Green, supported Generosity Water. They helped fund the creation of water wells for the organization.

Fox has said she prefers to stay home rather than go out. She has several tattoos. These include a Chinese symbol for "strength" and a quote from William Shakespeare. She also has a yin and yang symbol and a crescent moon with a star. She once had a tattoo of Marilyn Monroe but later removed it. She said she did not want to attract negative energy.

Health

Megan Fox has a condition called brachydactyly type D. This affects the bones in her thumbs.

Relationships

Fox and Brian Austin Green at the 70th Golden Globes on January 13, 2013

Fox started dating actor Brian Austin Green in 2004. They met on the set of Hope & Faith. She was 18 and he was 30. They got engaged in 2006. They ended their engagement in 2009 but got re-engaged in 2010.

Fox and Green married on June 24, 2010. It was a private ceremony in Hawaii. They have three sons together, born in 2012, 2014, and 2016. Fox also became a stepmother to Green's son from a previous relationship. Fox filed for divorce in 2015. However, by early 2016, they were back together. In May 2020, Green announced their separation. Their divorce was finalized on October 15, 2021.

In June 2020, Fox and singer Machine Gun Kelly made their relationship public. This was after she appeared in his music video for "Bloody Valentine". On January 12, 2022, Fox announced they were engaged. However, on March 21, 2024, their engagement was called off. In November 2024, Fox announced she was expecting a child with him. On March 27, 2025, Fox gave birth to a daughter.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video Games

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations

Megan Fox has received many awards and nominations. These include four Teen Choice Awards and two Scream Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Megan Fox para niños