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 films like *Holiday in the Sun* and *Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen*, and the sitcom *Hope & Faith*. She achieved mainstream recognition for her role as Mikaela Banes in the *Transformers* film franchise (2007 and 2009). This role served as her breakout, establishing her as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
1999: 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.
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November 20, 2001: Holiday in the Sun Release
On November 20, 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut in the romantic comedy Holiday in the Sun, which was released direct-to-DVD.
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2001: Acting Debut
In 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut in the family film Holiday in the Sun.
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2003: Uncredited Extra in Bad Boys II
In 2003, Megan Fox appeared as an uncredited extra in the action film Bad Boys II.
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2004: Supporting Roles
In 2004, Megan Fox had supporting roles in film and television, including Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.
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2004: Feature Film Debut and ABC Sitcom Role
In 2004, Megan Fox made her feature film debut in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and was cast in a regular role on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.
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May 2006: Hope & Faith Canceled
In May 2006, the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, in which Megan Fox portrayed Sydney Shanowski, was cancelled.
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2006: Starring Role
In 2004-2006, Megan Fox had a starring role in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.
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2007: Breakthrough Role in Transformers
In 2007, Megan Fox had her breakout role as Mikaela Banes in the blockbuster action film Transformers.
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2007: Lead Role in Transformers
In 2007, Megan Fox won the lead female role of Mikaela Banes in the live-action film Transformers.
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April 2009: Filming Jonah Hex
In April 2009, Megan Fox began filming the western superhero film Jonah Hex.
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June 24, 2009: 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.
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2009: Jennifer's Body
In 2009, Fox starred as the titular character in the horror comedy Jennifer's Body.
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2009: Lead Role in Jennifer's Body
In 2009, Megan Fox had her first lead role since the Transformers series in Jennifer's Body.
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2009: Transformers Sequel
In 2009, Megan Fox reprised her role in the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
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June 18, 2010: Release of Jonah Hex
On June 18, 2010, the film Jonah Hex, in which Megan Fox portrayed Tallulah Black / Leila, was released.
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September 9, 2012: 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.
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January 2013: Brahma Beer Commercial
In January 2013, Megan Fox was featured in a Brazilian television commercial for Brahma beer.
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February 2013: Reconciliation with Michael Bay
In February 2013, Megan Fox set aside her differences with Michael Bay and worked again with him on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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2014: Filming of Zeroville
In 2014, Megan Fox appeared in Zeroville directed by James Franco, which had been shot in 2014.
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2014: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Megan Fox starred as April O'Neil in the superhero action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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2014: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Megan Fox starred as the lead human character of April O'Neil in the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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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.
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2016: 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.
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2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows & New Girl
In 2016, Megan Fox starred in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons of the Fox sitcom New Girl.
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2017: New Girl
In 2017, Megan Fox appeared in the sixth seasons of the Fox sitcom New Girl.
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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.
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July 19, 2019: Release of Above the Shadows
On July 19, 2019, Above the Shadows, starring Megan Fox, was released by Gravitas Ventures.
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June 9, 2020: Think Like a Dog Release
On June 9, 2020, the family comedy film Think Like a Dog, starring Megan Fox, was released on video on demand.
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August 28, 2020: Rogue Release
On August 28, 2020, the action film Rogue, starring Megan Fox in the lead role, was released.
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2021: Starred in Two Thrillers
In 2021, Megan Fox starred in two thrillers: Midnight in the Switchgrass and Till Death.
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2022: 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.
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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.
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2023: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover
In 2023, Megan Fox was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
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