Despite a big offer, Megan Fox had a specific reason for passing on the Tomb Raider reboot.

At times, it seems like Megan Fox makes more headlines for her life away from work than she does for her acting roles. Among the actions from the actress that have caused waves is comments about her own looks.

Fox has often faced criticism for making self-deprecating comments about her own attractiveness, and for perpetuating controversial beauty standards. In an old Instagram post, for instance, she claimed that she never exercises. “I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over he would have put diamonds on the floor,” she said, quoting the famous comedian Joan Rivers.

Fox has also been involved in several high-profile relationships, and has faced controversy and public scrutiny as a result. She got engaged to rapper Machine Gun Kelly in January 2022, but fans have often expressed concern at how unhealthy that relationship often appears.Yet even in her work, controversy still tends to find its way to Fox.

After playing the character Mikaela Banes in the first two Transformers movies, she made comments comparing director Michael Bay to Hitler, and she was effectively fired from the franchise.

At around the same time, she turned down an offer to play the Tomb Raiders character Lara Croft.

Megan Fox Got Her Breakthrough Role In The Transformers Movies

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Megan Fox began her acting career at a young age, appearing in small roles in television shows and movies as a child and teenager. She made her big break in 2007, when she was cast as Mikaela Banes in the first Transformers movie. The film was a massive success and made Fox a household name overnight.

After the success of Transformers, Fox continued to act in a variety of film and television projects, including the horror film Jennifer’s Body, the comedy How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, and the television show New Girl. She also made appearances in music videos for artists such as Eminem and Maroon 5.

In addition to her acting work, Fox has also been involved in modeling and has been featured in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns. She has also worked as a spokesperson for brands such as Armani and Calvin Klein.

Throughout her career, Fox has gained a reputation for being a talented actress with a strong work ethic and a powerful on-screen presence. She has been nominated for several awards and has won numerous accolades for her performances.

Megan Fox Said No To Playing Lara Croft In A Tomb Raider Reboot

Megan Fox has gained a reputation for speaking her mind and making bold decisions in her career. One such decision includes reportedly turning down the opportunity to play the iconic video game character Lara Croft in a Tomb Raider reboot.

According to reports, Fox was offered the role of Lara Croft in a Tomb Raider reboot that was in development in the early 2010s. However, she ultimately decided to pass on the opportunity, citing creative differences with the filmmakers as the primary reason.

The character was originally played by Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and the sequel Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003).

Following Fox’s decision to turn down the role, the reboot Tomb Raider was eventually released in 2018, with actress Alicia Vikander in the lead role. The film was a moderate box office success, and received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Megan Fox Did Not Want To Be Compared To Angelina Jolie

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Megan Fox is known for being selective about the roles she takes on, and it seems that she felt the Lara Croft reboot would not offer her the kind of challenging and rewarding creative opportunity that she was looking for. At the same time, she wanted to avoid being compared to Angelina Jolie.

“The offer has been on the table for Megan for a while but she’s reluctantly turned it down,” a source close to the actress told Showbiz Spy in 2010, as was reported by the New York Daily News. “She’s the logical choice to play Lara and she loves the character, but the comparison with Angelina is too much.”

Despite her many accomplishments, Fox has often found herself compared to Jolie, and she has expressed frustration with these comparisons in the past. The Tennessee-born star has stated that she does not want to be seen as a “poor man’s Angelina Jolie,” and conveyed a desire to be recognized for her own unique talents and abilities.

Fox has also stated that she does not see herself as similar to the Mr. & Mrs. Smith star in terms of her acting style or the types of roles she takes on, and she believes that the comparisons are not fair or accurate.