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Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie
In a Hollywood where blondes have long dominated the screen, Megan Fox is an exotic looking brunette who proudly stands out in the crowd.
Though she is somewhat of a newcomer to Hollywood, Megan is known for speaking her mind about the entertainment industry. Unlike many actresses, she does not limit her comments to complimentary pleasantries about her co-stars, her roles and even her directors. Instead, she has often gotten into hot water for speaking off the cuff about almost any topic that comes to mind.
Because of her looks and her outspoken nature, it's no surprise that Megan Fox has often been compared to another raven haired star, Angelina Jolie. In a day and age when actresses fight for individuality and try their very best to not be lumped into a category with other stars, Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie can't seem to get away from each other in terms of career comparisons.
Though the two stars don't seem to necessarily agree with the comparisons their fans and critics draw between them, there are some similarities that cannot be denied.
Exotic Heritage: Megan Fox's ancestry is said to be a blend of Native American, French...
Read moreThe Rising Star: Megan Fox
Hollywood is a city that thrives on new faces and fresh, young talent, and Megan Fox is an example of both. Only 23 years old, she has graduated from bit parts in other star's films to headlining and holding her own in an exciting blockbuster series with an up and coming leading man, Shia LeBeouf.
But Megan is more of a down to earth star than the glamour girl she portrays on the red carpet. Twenty-three years ago, she was born in a small, Tennessee town, in a typical American family, complete with a mom, dad and an older sister. After falling in love with the film version of The Wizard of Oz at a young age, Megan convinced her parents that she wanted to be in the entertainment industry, so she was placed in stage and dance classes.
Yet, she did not live the charmed life of a privileged child actress. Raised in a home with a strict mother and stepfather, Megan attended a private Christian school. There, she also ventured into extracurricular activities such as swim team and cheerleading. However, she admitted to the New York Times' Lynn Hirschberg that cheering was not her strong suit,...
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