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Megan is not only cute, but she’s modest too When asked how it The idea of being considered a role model for young women delights Megan,
feels to be such a sex symbol she replies: “I think it’s really fl attering obviously, although she admits that: “it depends on what your idea of a role model is.” She
but you have to realise that with those things every year it’s a new girl on top of goes on: “If your idea of a role model is somebody who is going to “preach things
the list because they have to alternate girls and it always has to be someone new. like ‘sex before marriage is wrong’ and ‘cursing is wrong’ and ‘women should do
I was in a movie that made 800 million dollars so it makes sense to throw me on this or do that,’ then I’m not a role model. But if you want your girls to feel strong
top of the list.” She’s certainly aware of her beauty, however, and how to use it. She and intelligent and be outspoken and fi ght for what they think is right, then I am.”
admits: “I’m not the type of feminist who is afraid to be sexy. You can take dudes
down at the knees with that. That’s how you own somebody: with your sexuality.” This hint of rebelliousness, along with the tattoos and the almost black hair
seem, for many people, to invite comparisons to another actress – Angelina Jolie.
Megan’s natural beauty isn’t the only remarkable thing about her. She’s also “Sometimes I think that reference comes from the fact that people think I have
done some very interesting body-modifying of her own. One of her most an ‘I don’t give a fuck’ attitude because I have tattoos and dark hair. I don’t get
striking tattoos is a picture of Marilyn Monroe on her right arm. Megan explains: the actual reference, but I appreciate it. Who wouldn’t appreciate that
“I’m a fan. I have to be. I committed to having her face on my arm for the rest of reference!” Asked if she has ever intentionally copied the older star, Megan
my life so I have to be a pretty big fan. Not in the sense that I ever want to responds: “I’m really cognizant of not doing things that would seem as if I’m
emulate her. I just have whatever kind of connection that I had from childhood.” following in her steps. There’s a lot of fi lms that I have had to pass on and not be
The actress was forced to cover up her body art for her role in Transformers. She a part of because I don’t want people to think I’m trying to emulate her. It’s
seems philosophical about the reasoning behind it, and simply says: “No, the more of a curse than a blessing, although I take the compliment.”
character doesn’t have tattoos so it’s just an extra 30 minutes in the makeup
chair.” She doesn’t appear to have any concerns that her embellishments might The popularity of the Transformers fi lms should ensure that Megan doesn’t have
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affect her career. Indeed, for her next piece, she reveals: “I’m going to sleeve my to stay in Angelina’s shadow for too long. It’s not all been plain sailing though.
right arm. I’m not sure with what, but I’m going to get a big piece of artwork Filming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen had its challenging moments for the
from my shoulder to my elbow.” star. “Physically, the action is extremely diffi cult for me,” the actress explains.
“Keeping up with Shia running during some of the scenes is one of the hardest L
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things I’ve ever done because he’s naturally ‘superhuman’ fast and I’m in
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motorcycle boots and super tight jeans.” However, her approach to the level of
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girly girl, afraid to break a nail: “I’m down with the boys and I’m not high
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maintenance. I’m the opposite of all that.”
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talents. Megan plays a female cheerleader who becomes possessed, and then
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starts to kill and eat her male classmates. Her character is involved in what
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Jennifer’s Body will hit screens on 9 October.
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