Megan Fox

American actress in Transformers franchise

Megan Fox - American actress in Transformers franchise
Born

May 16th, 1986
39 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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