Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Megan Fox
How Megan Fox built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Megan Fox is an American actress who began her career with roles in film and television, including 'Holiday in the Sun' and 'Hope & Faith'. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Mikaela Banes in the 'Transformers' film franchise (2007 and 2009). Her appearance in these blockbusters catapulted her into mainstream popularity.
1999: Awards at American Modeling and Talent Convention
In 1999, at age 13, Megan Fox began modeling after winning several awards at the American Modeling and Talent Convention in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
November 20, 2001: Release of 'Holiday in the Sun'
On November 20, 2001, Megan Fox's acting debut, the romantic comedy 'Holiday in the Sun', was released direct-to-DVD.
2001: Acting Debut in 'Holiday in the Sun'
In 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut in the family film 'Holiday in the Sun'.
2003: Uncredited Extra in 'Bad Boys II'
In 2003, Megan Fox appeared as an uncredited extra in the action film 'Bad Boys II'.
2004: Roles in 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen' and 'Hope & Faith'
In 2004, Megan Fox appeared in 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen' and landed a starring role in the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith'.
May 2006: 'Hope & Faith' Cancelled
In May 2006, the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith', in which Megan Fox played Sydney Shanowski, was canceled by ABC.
2007: Breakthrough Role in 'Transformers'
In 2007, Megan Fox had her breakout role as Mikaela Banes in the blockbuster action film 'Transformers'.
April 2009: Filming 'Jonah Hex'
In April 2009, Megan Fox began filming the western superhero film 'Jonah Hex', in which she portrayed Tallulah Black / Leila.
June 24, 2009: Worldwide Release of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
On June 24, 2009, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', in which Megan Fox reprised her role as Mikaela, was released worldwide.
2009: Lead Role in 'Jennifer's Body'
In 2009, Megan Fox had her first lead role since the Transformers series in 'Jennifer's Body'.
2009: Reprising Role in 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
In 2009, Megan Fox reprised her role as Mikaela Banes in the sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'.
June 18, 2010: Release of 'Jonah Hex'
On June 18, 2010, the film 'Jonah Hex', starring Megan Fox, was released; it was a critical and commercial failure.
September 9, 2012: Voice role in 'Robot Chicken DC Comics Special'
On September 9, 2012, Megan Fox voiced the role of Lois Lane in the animated comedy film 'Robot Chicken DC Comics Special'.
January 2013: Brazilian television commercial for Brahma beer
In January 2013, Megan Fox was featured in a Brazilian television commercial for Brahma beer.
February 2013: Reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In February 2013, Megan Fox worked again with Michael Bay on his reboot of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2014: Filming Zeroville
In 2014, Megan Fox appeared in 'Zeroville' directed by James Franco, which had been shot in 2014.
2014: Starring role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Megan Fox starred as April O'Neil in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
October 2015: Replacing Zooey Deschanel in 'New Girl'
In October 2015, Megan Fox was confirmed to be temporarily replacing Zooey Deschanel in the television sitcom 'New Girl'.
2016: Appearances in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' and 'New Girl'
In 2016, Megan Fox appeared in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' and in the fifth and sixth seasons of the Fox sitcom 'New Girl'.
2016: Reprising Role in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'
In 2016, Megan Fox reprised her role as April O'Neil in the sequel 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows'.
2017: Continued role in 'New Girl'
In 2017, Megan Fox continued her role in the sixth season of 'New Girl'.
September 12, 2018: Starring in 'The Battle of Jangsari'
On September 12, 2018, it was confirmed that Megan Fox would star in the Korean War film 'The Battle of Jangsari'.
July 19, 2019: Release of 'Above the Shadows'
On July 19, 2019, the mystery-fantasy film 'Above the Shadows', starring Megan Fox, was released.
June 9, 2020: Release of 'Think Like a Dog'
On June 9, 2020, the family comedy film 'Think Like a Dog', starring Megan Fox, was released on video on demand.
August 28, 2020: Release of 'Rogue'
On August 28, 2020, Megan Fox starred in the lead role of the action film 'Rogue', which was released.
July 2021: Megan Fox discusses her influence on women
In July 2021, Megan Fox told InStyle that she finds it rewarding to have influenced women to identify and understand that they are gay or bisexual and that she is proud of being a bi icon.
2021: Starring in 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' and 'Till Death'
In 2021, Megan Fox starred in two thrillers: 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' and 'Till Death'.
2022: Roles in 'Big Gold Brick' and 'Taurus'
In 2022, Megan Fox starred in 'Big Gold Brick' and played a role in the musical drama 'Taurus'.
November 2023: Release of 'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous'
In November 2023, Megan Fox released her first book, 'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous', a collection of her own poetry.
2023: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Johnny & Clyde, Expend4bles, Mortal Kombat 1
In 2023, Megan Fox was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, played crime boss Alana in 'Johnny & Clyde', Gina in 'Expend4bles', and voiced Nitara in the video game 'Mortal Kombat 1'.
September 2024: Release of 'Subservience'
In September 2024, Megan Fox starred as Alice in 'Subservience'.
December 2025: Voice of Toy Chica in 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'
In December 2025, Megan Fox voiced Toy Chica in the film 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'.
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