Megan Fox
American actress in Transformers franchise
Born
May 16th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress rose to prominence in the mid-2000s, primarily recognized for roles in the 'Transformers' film series. Fox began her acting career in television with her debut in 'Hope & Faith' and gained significant attention for her role as Mikaela Banes in 'Transformers' (2007) and its sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' (2009). She also starred in 'Jennifer's Body' (2009), a film that has since gained a cult following. Throughout her career, Fox has been featured in various fashion magazines and is often referenced in popular culture. Aside from acting, she has engaged in modeling and has appeared in numerous advertising campaigns.
Starred as Mikaela Banes in Transformers
Featured in Jennifer's Body
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