Quick answer: Megan Fox (born Megan Denise Fox on May 16, 1986, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee) is an American actress who became a star as Mikaela Banes in Transformers (2007). She later led the cult horror film Jennifer’s Body (2009), played April O’Neil in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films (2014, 2016), starred in the sci-fi thriller Subservience (2024), and voiced Toy Chica in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 2025). She’s also a published poet and the mother of four children.
Megan Fox at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Megan Denise Fox |
| Born | May 16, 1986, Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
| Age | 40 (as of October 2026) |
| Occupation | Actress, author |
| Breakout role | Mikaela Banes, Transformers (2007) |
| Book | Pretty Boys Are Poisonous (poetry, 2023) |
| Ex-husband | Brian Austin Green (married 2010; divorce finalized 2021) |
| Children | Four: three sons with Green (born 2012, 2014, 2016) and a daughter with Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), born March 2025 |
Source: Wikipedia
Early Life
Fox was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and spent her early childhood in nearby Rockwood. When she was about 10, her family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where she studied dance and drama and began modeling as a teenager before moving to Los Angeles to act.
Career
Early Roles (2001–2006)
- 2001: film debut in Holiday in the Sun, opposite Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
- 2004: played the rival Carla Santini in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.
- 2004–2006: series regular on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith.
Breakout: Transformers (2007–2009)
Michael Bay cast Fox as Mikaela Banes in Transformers (2007), a worldwide box-office hit that made her a blockbuster performer. She returned for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) but didn’t appear in the third film.
Jennifer’s Body and a Cult Following
Jennifer’s Body (2009), written by Diablo Cody, got mixed reviews and modest box office at release. It has since been widely reappraised as a feminist horror-comedy cult classic.
2010s
- Jonah Hex (2010)
- Friends with Kids (2011) and This Is 40 (2012)
- April O’Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and Out of the Shadows (2016)
- Recurring guest role as Reagan on New Girl (2016–2017)
2020s: Thrillers, Genre Films and Voice Work
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rogue | Action thriller |
| 2021 | Midnight in the Switchgrass | Crime thriller |
| 2021 | Till Death | Survival thriller, a lead role praised by many critics |
| 2023 | Johnny & Clyde | Crime film |
| 2023 | Expend4bles | Action ensemble |
| 2024 | Subservience | Sci-fi thriller; plays an AI android |
| 2025 | Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 | Voice of Toy Chica; released December 5, 2025 |
What’s next: Fox has been attached to The Sicilian, a crime thriller co-starring Michele Morrone and directed by Amir Chamdin. As of late 2026 it was listed as in pre-production with no release date (The Cinemaholic).
Writing: Pretty Boys Are Poisonous
In November 2023, Fox published Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems, a poetry collection that deals with toxic relationships and emotional abuse. It marked her debut as an author.
Personal Life
Marriage to Brian Austin Green: Fox and actor Brian Austin Green married in June 2010. They have three sons, born in 2012, 2014 and 2016, and Fox is also stepmother to Green’s older son. The couple separated in 2020, and their divorce was finalized in 2021. They co-parent their children.
Relationship with Machine Gun Kelly: Fox began dating musician Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly) in 2020. They became engaged in January 2022 and later called off the engagement. Their daughter was born in March 2025.
Fox has also spoken publicly about mental health, body image and the pressure of being judged on her looks early in her career.
Awards and Recognition
Fox’s honors have mostly been audience-voted awards, including Teen Choice Awards and Scream Awards for her Transformers and Jennifer’s Body work. She has also been a frequent cover star for fashion and entertainment magazines.
FAQs
How old is Megan Fox? She was born on May 16, 1986, so she’s 40 as of October 2026.
Where is Megan Fox from? Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She grew up partly in St. Petersburg, Florida.
What is Megan Fox’s most famous movie? Transformers (2007) made her famous. Jennifer’s Body (2009) has the biggest cult following.
What are Megan Fox’s latest movies? Subservience (2024) and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025), where she voices Toy Chica.
How many children does Megan Fox have? Four: three sons with Brian Austin Green and a daughter, born in 2025, with Machine Gun Kelly.
Did Megan Fox write a book? Yes, the poetry collection Pretty Boys Are Poisonous (2023).
Also read:
This article uses publicly reported information. Facts were checked on October 3, 2026.
