Megan Fox, unapologetically embracing her sexuality and challenging societal norms, opens up about her approach towards feminism and personal freedom. Amid her publicized relationship with rapper Machine Gun Kelly, she defies criticism about her amplified sensuality as a mother of three. “The notion that women shouldn’t be sexy post childbirth is a deep-seated, misogynistic idea that we, as women, need to shake off,” she passionately argues.
We converse in the aftermath of a controversial Supreme Court document leak, potentially threatening the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling and women’s abortion rights. Despite the gravity of the issue, Fox admits to her ambivalence, largely due to her intentional exclusion from the online world. “While I’m oblivious to the specifics, it’s unequivocal that I’m against any infringement on women’s rights,” Fox asserts.
She further elaborates on her detachment from the news, choosing to safeguard her mental wellbeing from the turmoil of the modern world. Her philosophical approach manifests itself in her belief that significant events will inevitably find their way to her realm of awareness.
While Fox intentionally sidesteps the chaos of digital media, she fearlessly embraces her openness towards nudity. Reflecting on her rise to stardom in the mid-2000’s, she acknowledges the restrictions she felt at the zenith of her fame. Now returning to the limelight, she’s amplifying her influence in the realm of fast fashion with a new collection with Boohoo.
The collection encapsulates Fox’s ideology of liberating expression through nearly nude dresses and strategically arranged crystals. The diverse range offers silver disc bras, mini skirts, a sunset orange strapless jumpsuit, and an audacious diamante net frock, which hints at a look she sported at the VMAs. The collection, she explains, is meant to inspire body confidence and invigorate a playful, sexy vibe among its wearers.
Even as Fox celebrates her bold collection, she acknowledges the dark shadows looming over the fashion industry. Significant environmental challenges, allegations of low wages and unsafe working conditions raise critical questions about her association with such a contentious industry. The particular mention of Boohoo in a 2020 investigation into poor factory working conditions only adds to this dilemma.
Addressing these controversies, Fox chooses to highlight the inclusivity Boohoo offers, especially to those unable to afford high-end fashion. She sympathizes with young women who yearn for the glamorous styles they see on the red carpet but are restricted by prohibitive pricing. However, when quizzed about the responsibility that accompanies her influence and whether promoting fast fashion aligns with it, Fox delivers a thoughtful response: she acknowledges that her answer, devoid of a rehearsed script, may resonate with some while possibly offending others. Probing these murky waters, for Fox, is a journey she’s just embarking on.
