Megan Fox is one of the most recognizable actresses in Hollywood. She’s worked on many big projects and became a household name thanks to her role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers. While it helped her gain recognition in mainstream cinema, it also came with a downside. Unfortunately, Megan was often labeled as just a sex symbol. Despite her immense popularity, she faces constant pressure to prove her intelligence and beauty, which isn’t easy for anyone to deal with.
According to Megan Fox, she has no desire to follow in Scarlett Johansson’s footsteps in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She asserts that actors may not always possess high levels of intelligence and could be swayed easily, especially when it pertains to their sexuality. Being a sex symbol in Hollywood herself, Fox expressed annoyance at Johansson’s continuous need to validate her worth in the showbiz industry.
During a talk show appearance, Megan Fox opened up about her opinion on using big words to showcase intelligence, as done by Scarlett Johansson. Although she has no personal issues with Johansson, Fox shared that she doesn’t want to constantly prove her intellect in that way. She also expressed frustration at having to defend herself against the assumption of being unintelligent, although she acknowledged that this could be due to her own actions. Fox firmly believes that actors should not be judged based on their intelligence and doesn’t appreciate being labeled as “sexy.”
It’s a blessing to be showered with compliments, but I find it difficult to handle the constant praise about my appearance. Hearing people tell me how stunning and attractive I am makes me feel uneasy and self-conscious. Can you relate to this feeling of awkwardness when someone refers to you as the sexiest person alive? It can be overwhelming.
Despite having a reputation for being gorgeous, I try to maintain a humble attitude. My fame mostly stems from my role in the successful Transformers series, but my on-screen appearances were limited to the first two films. Unfortunately, my negative comments about director Michael Bay led to my exclusion from the franchise.