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 films like *Holiday in the Sun* and *Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen*, and the sitcom *Hope & Faith*. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Mikaela Banes in the *Transformers* film series, starting with the 2007 blockbuster and its 2009 sequel.
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: Acting Debut in 'Holiday in the Sun'
On November 20, 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut in the romantic comedy 'Holiday in the Sun', playing Brianna Wallace.
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'.
2004: Feature Film Debut and Regular Role on 'Hope & Faith'
In 2004, Megan Fox made her feature film debut in 'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen' and was cast in 'Hope & Faith'.
May 2006: 'Hope & Faith' Canceled
In May 2006, the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith', in which Megan Fox played a regular role, was canceled.
2006: 'Hope & Faith' Ends
In 2006, the ABC sitcom 'Hope & Faith', in which Megan Fox starred, ended its run.
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', where she portrayed Tallulah Black / Leila.
June 2009: Controversy Surrounding 'Transformers' Sequel
In June 2009, during the filming of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', director Michael Bay allegedly ordered Megan Fox to gain ten pounds. Also in June 2009, Bay stated that Fox was fired on orders of executive producer Steven Spielberg, though Spielberg denied it.
June 24, 2009: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Released
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, portraying the title character 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 as Tallulah Black / Leila, was released.
2010: Less Prominent in Media
By 2010, after starring in less commercially successful films, Megan Fox became much less prominent in the media.
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 'Robot Chicken DC Comics Special'.
January 2013: Featured in Brahma Beer Commercial
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 reconciled with Michael Bay and worked on his reboot of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
2014: Starring as 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: Reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2014, Megan Fox worked with Michael Bay in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
October 2015: Temporary Replacement in 'New Girl'
In October 2015, Megan Fox was confirmed to temporarily replace Zooey Deschanel in the television 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'.
2016: Appearing in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' and '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'.
2017: Final Season of 'New Girl'
In 2017, Megan Fox appeared in the sixth season of the Fox sitcom 'New Girl'.
September 12, 2018: Starring in 'The Battle of Jangsari'
On September 12, 2018, Megan Fox was confirmed to star in the Korean War film 'The Battle of Jangsari' as Marguerite Higgins.
July 19, 2019: Release of 'Above the Shadows'
On July 19, 2019, the mystery-fantasy film '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, the action film 'Rogue', starring Megan Fox, was released.
July 2021: Fox Discusses Impact on LGBTQ+ Community
In July 2021, Megan Fox told InStyle about the positive impact she had on women identifying and understanding their bisexuality or homosexuality. She expressed pride in being called a "bi icon".
2021: Starring in Thrillers '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 musical drama film 'Taurus'.
November 2023: Release of 'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous'
In November 2023, Megan Fox released her first book, titled 'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous', a collection of her own poetry.
2023: Sports Illustrated Cover and Role in Expend4bles
In 2023, Megan Fox was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Also in 2023, she played crime boss Alana in the thriller film Johnny & Clyde, played Gina in Expend4bles, and voiced Nitara in the video game Mortal Kombat 1.
September 2024: Release of Subservience
In September 2024, Megan Fox started as Alice, a lifelike artificially intelligent android, in Subservience.
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