Megan Fox revealed about her past work, personal problems and insecurities that she has been dealing with over the years.
Megan Fox, American actress and model, is one of the most recognizable faces among today’s celebrities. Recently, Megan revealed important details about her personal and professional life to the public. According to her, she is going through one of the best moments both in the intimate part of her days and in her career. In this sense, her latest work in film and television and her relationship with singer Machine Gun Kelly were of great help in overcoming emotional problems that she has had for years.
It’s no secret to film fans that Megan Fox’s starring roles as Mikaela in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” put her in a new light. However, this fame is related to the strong sexualization that the actress suffered due to the box office success. Likewise, her aesthetic treatments also caused her to be constantly bombarded by false admiration.
In an interview, Megan Fox also revealed how appearances can be deceiving. After being asked whether the fact that she was “beautiful and intelligent” intimidated many men, the actress commented on her insecurities. According to her, it is simple to look at someone and think that “that person is so beautiful. Therefore, her life must be very easy.” However, Fox talked about how most likely, such a person does not feel that way. Soon after, she revealed that she had body dysmorphia, the root of several deep insecurities.
Megan Fox’s revelations about insecurity
The actress has been open about her personal conflicts and insecurities several times over the years. In this sense, her problems have been with her since she was a child. Megan talks about how she was never the pretty girl when she was at school: “I had braces and dyed my hair orange. I wasn’t the popular girl, I was always more of a loner.” The revelation was made to the Hollywood Reporter in 2011.
In 2009, after the release of “Hell Girl”, Megan was defined by the press as a sex symbol. However, the occasion brought him to a breaking point. Fox refused to take photos, appear in magazines, walk red carpets or even be seen in public. According to the actress, she was very afraid and had a strong belief that “they would make fun of me, or spit on me, or yell at me, stone me just for being out there.” Thus, she went through dark times.
In any case, after going through the situation, Megan Fox believes she is much calmer about her past. In an interview with GQ, the actress says that she “has been doing her best to make sense of this”. For her, “it’s easy to go through a situation like this and feel like a victim”, since, in her opinion, it’s the first instinct and response. Even so, Megan worked hard so she could eliminate feeling like a victim, realizing that everything was a lesson. She also talks about how it “made her a more interesting human being.”
body dysmorphia
Body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health problem. In it, the person affected sees different problems in their appearance every day, and cannot stop thinking about them. This makes you feel embarrassed, anxious, and intimidated, avoiding many situations where you need to be in public. There is an intense focus on your appearance and body image. This way, you may spend long hours looking at yourself in the mirror, getting ready and trying to feel more confident.
For Megan Fox, fixating on this detail about herself, even if her perception was mistaken, made the case become obsessive. On the other hand, she revealed that her relationship with her boyfriend allowed her to work on this issue, feeling more comfortable with herself.
Generally, the disorder does not improve on its own, which means that those who suffer from it need to seek help. In this sense, treatment for BDD even involves cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as medication. If the problem is not treated, it can have serious consequences. BDD leads to anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
