Megan Fox was one of the more popular performers of the new millennium, thanks to major roles as spunky girlfriends and love interests in features like "Transformers" (2007) and numerous, provocative layouts in men's magazines.
She certainly had the attitude, looks and tattoos for it. The media blitz helped her graduate to leading lady status with significant tough and sexy roles in a number of features, including the inevitable "Transformers" sequel, "Jennifer's Body" (2009) for Oscar winner Diablo Cody, and "Jonah Hex" (2010), among others - all of which virtually assured her status as one of the most popular and publicized members of 21st century Young Hollywood.
She was the daughter of a former tourism director for Roane County, and though a self-confessed tomboy, began exploring acting and dance at the age of five. After relocating to St. Petersburg, FL, she continued her training throughout high school, and soon added modeling to her list of endeavors.
Most notably on a Swedish-produced soap opera, "Ocean Ave." (Syndicated, 2002-03). But she returned to films with a supporting role as Lindsay Lohan's chief rival in the bubbly comedy "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" (2004).
It was her affiliation with the Disney Channel -- who discovered her during a nation0-wide talent search in 2004 -- that officially jumpstarted her acting career. Guest appearances on The Suite Life of Zach and Cody and Hannah Montana paved the way for Gomez's own show.
Dubbed "the next Miley Cyrus," Gomez began juggling her commitment to The Wizards of Waverly Place with additional projects, including movie roles and a burgeoning singing career. Gomez began branching out into pop music by recording songs for her own Disney projects.
The band's full-length debut, Kiss & Tell, was released that year and went gold, as did its 2010 follow-up, A Year Without Rain. Gomez continued filming The Wizards of Waverly Place and made her theatrical debut in the 2010 film adaptation of Ramona and Beezus, but her music gathered just as much attention, as did a highly publicized relationship with fellow teen idol Justin Bieber.
