For years, Megan Fox crafted her persona as an ice-cold sex goddess, but she finally has the opportunity to poke fun at herself — and she couldn’t be more grateful.
In Sacha Baron Cohen’s upcoming comedy, she portrays a pretentious hooker who throws a tantrum when offered rubies instead of diamonds.
The character indignantly exclaims: “What am I, a Kardashian?”.
Though it’s merely a cameo, finding humor in an image often devoid of it brings joy to the Hollywood star.
At 25, Megan expresses: “When I began my acting career, I constantly played the bitchy or mean girl, and later, these cool, robotic roles.
“I eventually grew weary of those types of characters and felt trapped by that stereotype, especially during interviews.
“Now, I can embrace my true self again. It has allowed me to break free from that sexy, icy persona I’ve been associated with.
“I believe the audience can connect with me more easily in these kinds of films.”
The actress also enjoyed her collaboration with Baron Cohen, who stars as the deluded “supreme leader” Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen in The Dictator.
She states: “I had an amazing experience. Sacha is brilliantly funny. We had a fantastic time working together.
“I think audiences will really enjoy the film.”
Megan adds: “I’m realizing I’m fond of the atmosphere surrounding these types of projects.
“Comedies have provided a refreshing change of pace for me, and I’m curious to see how viewers respond to my role in these films.
“I’m truly rediscovering my passion for work, and I feel positive things are on the horizon for me.”
Such a sentiment has been long overdue.
Megan confesses that the years she felt compelled to amplify her serious, sex-vixen persona were not enjoyable.
Since starting her modeling and acting career at 15, she was thrust into international fame after landing the role of Shia LaBeouf’s action companion, Mikaela, in Transformers back in 2007.
She reflects: “I just didn’t know how to manage the attention or make that image work to my advantage. It felt like I was living a double life, with expectations to act a certain way. I couldn’t conform to that.
“I struggle to suppress my true thoughts. Censoring myself and not expressing my feelings or humor during interviews doesn’t sit well with me.
“I’ve faced consequences for being too candid about my thoughts.”
The most notable incident occurred in a 2009 magazine interview when she compared Transformers director Michael Bay to Hitler, resulting in her immediate firing from the franchise by executive producer Steven Spielberg.
To make things worse, three anonymous crew members on set wrote an open letter critiquing her, labeling her “dumb as a rock” and disparaging her demeanor during filming.
When queried about what she has gleaned from such downturns, Megan responds: “I’ve learned to temper my boldness and outspoken nature regarding certain topics.
“I’m passionate, and when I feel strongly about something, I want to express my thoughts.
“But I’ve discovered that it’s sometimes wiser to hold back; the world doesn’t necessarily need to hear my views on everything.
“I still advocate for honesty and saying what I believe, which I think is a commendable trait, even if it’s occasionally landed me in hot water.”
In addition to her comedic role, Megan continues her modeling career, representing Armani and consistently ranking among the world’s most beautiful women.
However, Megan believes herred-blooded male fans often misunderstand her two best features.
With a grin, she states: “My favorite feature is definitely my eyes. I enjoy experimenting with various makeup styles to see how I can enhance them.”
“As a child, I was always frustrated because I couldn’t borrow my mom’s makeup—she didn’t have any.”
“Getting into modeling and acting has allowed me to fulfill all my makeup dreams.”
Nowadays, Megan is almost as well-known for her body art as she is for her physical appearance.
She boasts at least ten tattoos, with designs located on her shoulder and ribs.
However, she is currently in the process of removing a portrait of Marilyn Monroe from her right forearm, citing “negativity” as the reason.
The removal process has proven to be quite painful.
Megan elaborates: “Removing the tattoo is a hundred times worse than getting it. I believe it will come off easily, and I’m not planning to cover it up.”
“I have the ideal skin type for this procedure, so I anticipate it will look fine. They inform you that the fairer your skin, the easier the removal.”
“I have three or four more sessions to complete. Although my love for Marilyn Monroe remains, I simply became tired of the tattoo. I got it at 18, and now I’m 25.”
A significant aspect of her journey into adulthood has involved her relationship with former Beverly Hills 90210 star Brian Austin Green.
The couple, who married in 2010, have been together for seven years. She is reportedly expecting his child, though both Megan and Brian remain tight-lipped about the speculations.
Nonetheless, the actress eagerly shares her joy of being a “mom” to her young stepson Kassius, Brian’s son with 90210 actress Vanessa Marcil.
She expresses: “Many things bring me joy. But nothing makes me feel as incredibly happy as when my nine-year-old stepson tells me I’m beautiful. Kassius is one of the most wonderful aspects of my life.”
“When I began living with Brian, his son was just two and I was 18. Since then, it feels like we’ve built a family together.”
“I’ve essentially been caring for Kassius since he turned three, which is a part of my life that not many people truly understand.”
“Being a stepmom brings me joy, and it grounds me, especially when other parts of my life feel uncertain.”
Another source of grounding for her is her religious faith.
Megan, who grew up in a strict Pentecostal household in Tennessee, shares: “I’ve always found it odd that various Christian groups can view each other antagonistically.”
“I believe that all religions share common principles and a fundamental faith in God, so I strive to approach religion in a non-restrictive and open manner.”
“I regularly attend a church in Los Angeles that is inclusive and non-judgmental. There, I connect with many other young people eager to share their faith and discover common meaning.”
“Religion can indeed be a beautiful thing.”
by Helena Bryanlith
