Beyond several screen appearances over the years, Megan Fox’s life off-camera has been filled with intriguing anecdotes. She has been candid about most of them, which paints a broader picture of her career and personal battles.

Battles with mental health, and 4 other lesser-known facts about Megan Fox

1. Clash with Michael Bay on Transformers

Megan Fox’s role as Mikaela Banes in Transformers catapulted her into the spotlight, but it wasn’t without its conflicts. In a candid 2009 interview with Wonderland Magazine, Fox compared director Michael Bay to notorious historical figures, noting his tyrannical set behavior contrasted with his awkward off-set persona.

2. Extreme physical transformation for Jennifer’s Body

Megan Fox transformed herself for her role in the 2009 movie Jennifer’s Body, where she played a flesh-eating zombie named Jennifer. To get into character, she lost a lot of weight—about 30 pounds. She talked about this drastic change in a 2009 interview with GQ UK, saying:

3. Teenage misadventure at Walmart

Megan Fox’s teenage years included a memorable incident at Walmart. At the age of 14 or 15, Fox was caught trying to steal Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen cosmetics from the store.

The misstep led to a court appearance where she was given two options for her punishment. Fox chose to wrap Christmas gifts rather than endure the harsher penalty of wearing a sign declaring her theft outside the store for three days. She recounted the experience in an interview with Daily Express, stating:

4. Battles with body image and mental health

Megan Fox has been open about her struggles with mental health, particularly regarding her fears of potentially mirroring the troubled life of Marilyn Monroe. In an interview with Wonderland Magazine, she expressed concerns about her mental stability:

Additionally, she discussed her issues of self-image with Cosmopolitan, where she described herself as “completely, hysterically insecure.”

5. From aspiring actress to banana suit

Before Megan Fox became famous, she had a unique and memorable job at a smoothie shop in Florida. She shared this fun fact during a 2012 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. At the shop, her daily tasks mainly involved working behind the register, but there was a quirky twist once a week.

Her experiences range from the glamorous to the mundane, illustrating a trajectory that is uniquely hers. Whether discussing her early days in a Florida smoothie shop or her challenges on major film sets, Megan Fox has always been open to speaking her mind.