Megan Fox was born to parents Darlene and Franklin Fox on May 16, 1986, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Her father, Franklin Thomas Fox, worked as a parole officer, while her mother, Darlene, was a homemaker. When Megan was just three years old, her parents divorced, and she was primarily raised by her mother and stepfather, Tony Tonachio.

Fox has spoken about her strict upbringing, describing how she was raised in a conservative household where she wasn’t allowed to have a boyfriend or invite friends over. Her stepfather was particularly strict, which led her to seek independence at a young age.

Despite a distant relationship with her biological father, Fox has expressed gratitude for her mother’s support throughout her life. Her mother played a crucial role in helping her pursue her acting dreams, eventually leading Fox to Hollywood, where she found fame with roles in Transformers and Jennifer’s Body.