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 starring role in 'Hope & Faith.' She achieved mainstream recognition for her role as Mikaela Banes in the blockbuster film 'Transformers' (2007) and its sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (2009).
1999: Won Awards at Modeling 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: Acting Debut in Holiday in the Sun Release
On November 20, 2001, Megan Fox made her acting debut in the direct-to-DVD release of romantic comedy Holiday in the Sun.
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: Supporting Role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
In 2004, Megan Fox had a supporting role in the film Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and a starring role in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.
2004: Feature Film Debut and Role in Hope & Faith
In 2004, Megan Fox made her feature film debut in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and was cast in a regular role in the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.
May 2006: Hope & Faith Canceled
In May 2006, the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, where Megan Fox played Sydney Shanowski, was canceled.
2006: End of Hope & Faith
In 2006, the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, in which Fox had a starring role, was cancelled.
2007: Breakthrough Role in Transformers
In 2007, Megan Fox had her breakout role as Mikaela Banes in the 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 2009: Conflict and Departure from Transformers: Dark of the Moon
In June 2009, there were conflicting reports regarding Megan Fox's departure from the third Transformers film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, due to her statements comparing director Michael Bay to Hitler. Bay stated that Fox was fired on orders of executive producer Steven Spielberg, a claim Spielberg denied.
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 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 the film Jennifer's Body. The film has grown a cult following over time and was critically reassessed as a "forgotten feminist classic".
2009: Reprised Role in Transformers Sequel
In 2009, Megan Fox reprised her role as Mikaela Banes in the Transformers sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
June 18, 2010: Release of Jonah Hex
On June 18, 2010, the film Jonah Hex, in which Megan Fox played Tallulah Black / Leila, was released. It was a critical and commercial failure.
2010: Less Prominent in the Media
By 2010, after starring in the less commercially successful films Jonah Hex and Passion Play, Megan Fox became much less prominent in the media.
September 9, 2012: Voiced Lois Lane 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, an episode of the Robot Chicken television series.
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 set aside her differences with Michael Bay and worked again with him on his reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).
2014: Starred 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: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Release
In 2014, Megan Fox starred as the lead human character of April O'Neil in the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
October 2015: Temporary Replacement in New Girl
In October 2015, Megan Fox was confirmed to be temporarily replacing Zooey Deschanel in the television sitcom New Girl.
2016: Reprised Role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sequel
In 2016, Megan Fox reprised her role as April O'Neil in the sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
2016: Starred in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
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: Appeared in 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, it was confirmed that Megan Fox would star in the Korean War film The Battle of Jangsari, playing 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: Video on Demand 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: Fox Discusses Impact on Fans' Sexuality
In July 2021, Megan Fox told InStyle that fans have expressed gratitude for her role in their understanding and identification of their own bisexuality or homosexuality, and she is proud to be considered a 'bi icon'.
2021: Starred in Two Thrillers
In 2021, Megan Fox starred in two thrillers: Midnight in the Switchgrass and Till Death.
2022: Starred 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: Released Poetry Book 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 Cover and Film Roles
In 2023, Megan Fox was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, played Alana in Johnny & Clyde, Gina in Expend4bles, and voiced Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1.
September 2024: Release of Subservience
In September 2024, Megan Fox starred as Alice in Subservience.
December 2025: 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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