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 supporting roles in film and television, including 'Holiday in the Sun' and 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen,' and a main role in 'Hope & Faith'. She achieved mainstream recognition for her role as Mikaela Banes in the 'Transformers' film series, starting with the 2007 blockbuster.
1999: Awards at American Modeling and Talent Convention
In 1999, at the age of 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 in 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 the musical comedy 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen' and secured a starring role in the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith'.
2004: Feature film debut in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and role in Hope & Faith
In 2004, Megan Fox made her feature film debut opposite Lindsay Lohan in the musical comedy 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen', and was cast in a regular role on the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith'.
May 2006: Cancellation of 'Hope & Faith'
In May 2006, the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith', in which Megan Fox portrayed Sydney Shanowski, was cancelled by ABC.
2007: Breakthrough Role in 'Transformers'
In 2007, Megan Fox achieved her breakthrough role as Mikaela Banes in the blockbuster action film 'Transformers'.
April 2009: Filming of 'Jonah Hex'
In April 2009, Megan Fox began filming the western superhero film 'Jonah Hex', in which she played Tallulah Black / Leila.
June 2009: Controversy and Firing from Transformers: Dark of the Moon
In June 2009, controversy arose surrounding Megan Fox's appearance while filming 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'. She was later not included in the third installment, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', due to her statements comparing director Michael Bay to Hitler.
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 Banes, was released worldwide to box office success.
2009: Lead Role in 'Jennifer's Body'
In 2009, Megan Fox had her first lead role since the Transformers series in 'Jennifer's Body', written by Diablo Cody. The film later gained a cult following.
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.
2010: Reduced media prominence
By 2010, Megan Fox became much less prominent in the media after starring in the less commercially successful films 'Jonah Hex' and 'Passion Play'.
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 with Michael Bay again on his reboot of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2014: Portrayal of April O'Neil in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
In 2014, Megan Fox starred as April O'Neil in the superhero action film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2014: Shooting of Zeroville
Megan Fox appeared in Zeroville directed by James Franco, which had been shot in 2014.
2014: Release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Megan Fox starred as the lead human character of April O'Neil in the movie 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', released in 2014.
October 2015: Temporary Replacement in 'New Girl'
In October 2015, it was confirmed that Megan Fox would temporarily replace Zooey Deschanel in the television sitcom 'New Girl'.
2016: Appearance 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: Final Appearance in 'New Girl'
In 2017, Megan Fox appeared 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', beside Korean actor Kim Myung-min, playing Marguerite Higgins.
July 19, 2019: Release of 'Above the Shadows'
On July 19, 2019, 'Above the Shadows', starring Megan Fox, was released by Gravitas Ventures.
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.
2021: Starring in 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' and 'Till Death'
In 2021, Megan Fox starred in the thrillers 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' and 'Till Death'.
2022: Starring in 'Big Gold Brick' and 'Taurus'
In 2022, Megan Fox starred in the drama comedy 'Big Gold Brick' and played a role in the film '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 Cover, roles in Johnny & Clyde, Expend4bles, and Mortal Kombat 1
In 2023, Megan Fox was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, played Alana in the film 'Johnny & Clyde', Gina in 'Expend4bles', and voiced Nitara in the video game 'Mortal Kombat 1'.
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