Megan Fox opens up about struggling with body dysmorphia: 'Never a point in my life where I loved my body'

Published on: May 16, 2023, 11:17:06 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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Megan Fox has opened up about her struggles with body dysmorphia in a new interview. The star said there was never a point in her life where she loved her body.

Actor Megan Fox is opening up about her struggles with body image issues in a new candid interview she gave for a video for her new Sports Illustrated cover. Megan sat down for an interview with the publication to talk about struggling with body dysmorphia, her life, her childhood and her struggles with self-acceptance. Scroll through to read snippets from her interview.

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Megan Fox says she struggles with body dysmorphia

Body dysmorphia is a psychological condition where people fixate on their appearance or what they perceive as their physical flaws. Talking about her struggles with body dysmorphia and self-acceptance, Megan said, “I have body dysmorphia. I don't ever see myself really the way other people see me. There is never a point in my life where I loved my body. Never, ever. When I was little, that was like an obsession I had that I should look this way. And why I had an awareness of my body that young? I'm not sure.”

She added, "It definitely wasn't environmental because I grew up in a very religious environment where bodies weren't even acknowledged. The journey of loving myself is going to be never-ending."

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This is not the first time Megan Fox has opened up about struggling with body image issues. Earlier, in a 2021 joint interview with Machine Gun Kelly for British GQ Style, Megan said, "We may look at somebody and think, 'That person's so beautiful. Their life must be so easy.' They most likely don't feel that way about themselves. Yeah, I have body dysmorphia. I have a lot of deep insecurities."

Apart from her struggles with body dysmorphia, the Jennifer's Body actor also opened up about people's fascination with her clubbed thumbs, "I don't know why people are so fascinated by my thumbs. Like, I never thought that was a weird thing or an embarrassing thing. They're just kind of short. Is it really that crazy?"

Meanwhile, apart from Megan Fox, Martha Stewart, Kim Petras and more stars are featured as Sports Illustrated magazine's cover stars.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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