Megan Fox called out for 'xenophobia' after trying to defend herself from trolls criticizing her appearance

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By Nasima Khatun

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Megan Fox has been called out for xenophobia after trying to defend herself from trolls criticizing her appearance on social media.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, the 37-year-old posted a pair of photos in the club alongside her partner Machine Gun Kelly, and the hottest couple right now, Taylor Swift and Travis Scott.

While the pictures weren't actually a problem, Fox's caption provoked outrage in people.

"Oh my god guys look how different I... don't look at all," she wrote in the caption. "Turns out it was just a shadowy cell phone pic of me looking like a Ukrainian blowup doll. When in REALITY I look like one of those super expensive silicone real sex dolls you can only get in Japan."

Have a look at the post below:

Fans took to the comments in their numbers to express their opinion on the matter, with many accusing the star of "xenophobia."

"Girl you had one opportunity to write a good post about this iconic pic and you write THIS?" one user wrote while another added: "I guess xenophobia towards Eastern European is still a thing in Hollywood."

A third also agreed writing: "Is xenophobia and misogyny towards Ukrainians ok for you? For normal people they are not."

Others also addressed the criticism stating: "People have been saying you look different for like the past two years because... you look different. It wasn't just this photo."

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Megan Fox's new look is causing quite a stir online. Credit: Jerod Harris / Getty

It comes shortly after the Transformers star debuted her new look while attending the Grammys viewing party earlier this month.

The 37-year-old showed off bold, baby-pink locks with dark roots. She paired the look with a netted, sequined mini dress, showing off her incredible physique.

After appearing at the party, Fox took to Instagram to post some sultry shots of the look for her 21.6 million followers to see. She even debuted an amazing new sleeve tattoo - though there has been no confirmation whether this is a permanent or temporary addition to her body.

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Megan Fox debuted this new look, leaving fans divided in their reactions. Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty/Janie's Fund

Fox has always used fashion as a means of expression, telling Elle that she's always experimented with her look, but sometimes, her outfits have not been her choice.

While she admitted that her personal style was more "tomboy-ish", her petite size means that she's often dressed in more "fitted" clothing.

"So, my own personal outfits are more tomboy," she admitted. "But what people might not know about me is that I’m super petite. People do not realize how small I am. So I’m either in clothes that are really well-fitted or I just get overwhelmed by fabric, which happens very easily.

She continued: "So if I know I’m going to be photographed, I do tend to pick things with a very close fit. I would love to put on a pair of parachute pants, but it just doesn’t work on my body!

"It wasn’t exactly a choice to only wear tight clothes or cutouts," she added.

Featured Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images/GQ

Megan Fox called out for 'xenophobia' after trying to defend herself from trolls criticizing her appearance

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By Nasima Khatun

Article saved!Article saved!

Megan Fox has been called out for xenophobia after trying to defend herself from trolls criticizing her appearance on social media.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, the 37-year-old posted a pair of photos in the club alongside her partner Machine Gun Kelly, and the hottest couple right now, Taylor Swift and Travis Scott.

While the pictures weren't actually a problem, Fox's caption provoked outrage in people.

"Oh my god guys look how different I... don't look at all," she wrote in the caption. "Turns out it was just a shadowy cell phone pic of me looking like a Ukrainian blowup doll. When in REALITY I look like one of those super expensive silicone real sex dolls you can only get in Japan."

Have a look at the post below:

Fans took to the comments in their numbers to express their opinion on the matter, with many accusing the star of "xenophobia."

"Girl you had one opportunity to write a good post about this iconic pic and you write THIS?" one user wrote while another added: "I guess xenophobia towards Eastern European is still a thing in Hollywood."

A third also agreed writing: "Is xenophobia and misogyny towards Ukrainians ok for you? For normal people they are not."

Others also addressed the criticism stating: "People have been saying you look different for like the past two years because... you look different. It wasn't just this photo."

wp-image-1263248643 size-full
Megan Fox's new look is causing quite a stir online. Credit: Jerod Harris / Getty

It comes shortly after the Transformers star debuted her new look while attending the Grammys viewing party earlier this month.

The 37-year-old showed off bold, baby-pink locks with dark roots. She paired the look with a netted, sequined mini dress, showing off her incredible physique.

After appearing at the party, Fox took to Instagram to post some sultry shots of the look for her 21.6 million followers to see. She even debuted an amazing new sleeve tattoo - though there has been no confirmation whether this is a permanent or temporary addition to her body.

wp-image-1263248275 size-full
Megan Fox debuted this new look, leaving fans divided in their reactions. Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty/Janie's Fund

Fox has always used fashion as a means of expression, telling Elle that she's always experimented with her look, but sometimes, her outfits have not been her choice.

While she admitted that her personal style was more "tomboy-ish", her petite size means that she's often dressed in more "fitted" clothing.

"So, my own personal outfits are more tomboy," she admitted. "But what people might not know about me is that I’m super petite. People do not realize how small I am. So I’m either in clothes that are really well-fitted or I just get overwhelmed by fabric, which happens very easily.

She continued: "So if I know I’m going to be photographed, I do tend to pick things with a very close fit. I would love to put on a pair of parachute pants, but it just doesn’t work on my body!

"It wasn’t exactly a choice to only wear tight clothes or cutouts," she added.

Featured Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images/GQ