At the recent Super Bowl afterparty, Megan Fox found herself facing criticism over her appearance in photos with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. However, the Transformers star was not about to let the comments get to her. Taking to Instagram, Megan Fox responded to the backlash in a bold and humorous way.
In an Instagram post, Fox shared a photo from the event and wrote, “Oh my god guys look how different I… don’t look at all. Turns out it was just a shadowy cell phone pic of me looking like a Ukrainian blowup doll. When in REALITY I look like one of those super expensive silicone real sex dolls you can only get in Japan.” By using humor, Fox brushed off the criticism and asserted that she is confident in her appearance.
But the backlash didn’t end there. Some Instagram users took issue with Fox’s reference to being a “Ukrainian blowup doll,” accusing her of being xenophobic. However, there were others who stood up for the Jennifer’s Body actress and reminded her that she is beautiful regardless of what others say. One user commented, “Society builds women up just to tear them down. You are GORGEOUS. Period. End of story.”
In addition to the controversy surrounding the photos with Kelce and Swift, Megan Fox also made headlines for her pantless afterparty photos. But amidst the scrutiny, Fox has been open about her struggles with body dysmorphia.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated for their 2023 Swimsuit Issue, Fox bravely discussed her body dysmorphia and her journey towards self-acceptance. She revealed that there was never a point in her life where she loved her body, highlighting the pressure of societal beauty standards. Growing up in a religious environment where bodies were not acknowledged, Fox developed an obsession with fitting into these unrealistic standards.
But her path to self-love is ongoing. Fox shared that she sees herself differently than how others perceive her. To cope with her past trauma and learn to love herself, she turned to writing poetry. She credited her fiance, Machine Gun Kelly, for his support throughout her healing process. Fox emphasized that self-acceptance is a continuous journey, and she hopes that people will notice her inner beauty and unique aura.
Megan Fox’s response to the criticism shows her resilience and determination to not let others define her worth. Despite the challenges she has faced with body dysmorphia, she is embracing her journey towards self-love and encouraging others to do the same.
