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Megan Fox opens up about her experience with body dysmorphia

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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg discusses journey as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie
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ByDanielle Long
May 16, 2023, 7:37 PM

Megan Fox is getting deeply personal about her body image issues and her journey toward self-acceptance.

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In a candid interview with Sports Illustrated for the outlet's 2023 Swimsuit Issue, the 37-year-old actress, one of this year's cover models, revealed her experiences with body dysmorphia, saying that she never truly sees herself the way others do.

"There is never a point in my life where I loved my body, ever ever," she said.

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Reflecting on her childhood, Fox shared how her obsession with conforming to societal beauty standards began at a young age.

"It definitely wasn't environmental because I grew up in a very religious environment where bodies weren't even acknowledged," she added.

Fox went on to share that she believes the "journey" to loving herself will be "never-ending," and said that while she understands physical appearance is the first thing people see, she wishes people noticed something else about her.

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"I wish everyone noticed my aura," she said. "Because I have a rainbow aura and it's special."

Fox graces the cover of the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue alongside fellow cover stars Kim Petras, Martha Stewart and Brooks Nader.

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