The Next Megan Fox? We're Still Waiting ...

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jun 29th 2011 04:20PM

It seems like every other week we're promised that the newest, hottest, latest raven-haired beauty in town will take reign as the 'new Megan Fox.' The sultry, tattoo loving bad girl seemed to have cornered an unspoken niche right out of the gate. Her sex speaking pout and car mechanic (really?) 'Transformers' character immediately made her leader of the pack -- a spot every girl with a great face and an even better body was vying for.

Men drool at the very drop of the 25-year-old's name and women mock her salacious sex appeal while secretly clicking through Megan Fox makeup tutorial videos on YouTube. But when it comes down to brass tacks, the girl is only known for one franchise, 'Transformers' -- and not even a complete one at that. Her sharp tongue got her fired from the series after just two films after she referred to director, Michael Bay as "Hitler."

Since her big splash in the summer blockbuster circuit in 2007, she's made an even bigger splash on her way out of it, becoming the actress who can't seem to keep her mouth shut. Seeminly every week the media musters their picks for 'the next Megan Fox,' hoping that one of the 'new girls' will have what it takes to boost Fox from her throne -- and we've got to say, the girl's got a hell of a grip.

First, there was Minka Kelly. A fellow brunette beauty who shared Fox's sex appeal without sacrificing her nice girl persona. She was the Megan Fox you would take home to meet your parents, the Megan Fox who, most likely, wouldn't physically attack you (à la Eminem's 'Love The Way You Lie'). Then there was Odette Annable-Yustman who found her big break in the 'Transformers'-like end of the world action flick, 'Cloverfield.' Like Fox, Yustman also went on to star in a raunchy horror flick -- for Fox it was eating boys in 'Jennifer's Body' and for Yustman it was fighting an evil spirit in her underwear in 'The Unborn.' Next, Olivia Wilde's name was thrown into the Fox hat after she beat out the sexpot for a starring role in 'Tron: Legacy.'

The latest contender? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who (no stretch here) is stepping into Fox's shoes in the latest installment of 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon.' Although the former Victoria's Secret model doesn't share Fox's dark locks, she's giving her predecessor a run for her money when it comes to making jaws drop on the red carpet. The only difference? Huntington-Whiteley is totally charming. No too cool for school squinted eye stares here, Megan Fox 2.0 seems to have what it takes to steal the cake.

But still, we're not holding our breath. Back in 2007 when American first caught glimpse of Fox, greased down and sexed up for the Autobot world, rumblings that she was the next Angelina Jolie began to circulate -- a prophesy that has yet to come to fruition. Like it or not, Fox has (somehow) created an indelible niche for herself and doesn't seem to be going anywhere. So, cable television, ready your hand on the bleep button; directors, if you're going to dish it learn to take it and Fox wannabes, get in line. This hot locomotive is going nowhere fast.

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Wednesday 29 June

By Maria

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Could we please stop trying to make new people in to "the next" someone else?? Its a tad bit chauvinist and degrading. First Megan Fox was the "New Angelina!!" now we're trying to stuff some new young starlet into the skin she is still currently using! Just because some unbathed reporter cant distinguish between to stunning brunettes does not in any way make them the same person!!

By Annamaria

None of those women are like Megan Fox and Megan Fox is like none of those women. Let's be honest. Megan Fox's only good attribute is her looks. She would have been better as a model. As an actress, she's mediocre and that's why no one pays attention to that rather than her appearance. And at this point, Megan Fox will never be the next Angelina Jolie. Angelina can act and despite having tattoos, people still take her seriously as an actress. Megan will never achieve that because she talks too much and lies too much.

By Tex

Fox is still young. When Jolie was her age, wasn't she wearing goth clothing and vials of Billy Bob's blood around her neck? I wouldn't write Fox off this early in the game. And acting is purely in the eye of the beholder.

By Bobby Dee

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Fox is only 5' 4", so modeling wasn't really an option.

By Maria1963

Yeah, she may be beautiful but she has no talent from what I've seen her in. She couldn't even act on two and a half men! IMO, the most beautiful actress right now is Mila Kunis...and she has talent!

By Dmoongo

I agree. She's a little doll.

By the_fool

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Why do they have to be the "next?" They could just be who they are and be something.

Thursday 30 June

By britestr22

in reference to her "not being able to keep her mouth shut" no one ever seems to consider that most of the interviews printed in magazines are taken out of context and twisted to sell issues. she and shia have both, in so many words, expressed that transformers is just a fun flick, nothing that's going to win them oscars. but yet, he doesn't catch nearly as much flack as she does for the things he says. anyhow, there is something intriguing about her and as long as the public still shows an interest, that will keep her steady work. whether she's a "good" actress or not.

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