Los Angeles, Oct 27 (NationPress) Actress Megan Fox shared her encounters with the relentless paparazzi and discussed how the film “Jennifer’s Body”, directed by Karyn Kusama, offered her a sense of healing during a challenging period when she was grappling with fame.

When asked if she had any advice for her younger self, Fox reflected on her feelings right after her breakthrough role in Michael Bay’s Transformers. She described herself then as “so lost, so filled with rage towards the way I had been treated in the industry,” according to people.com.

The actress was responding to queries during a special screening of the 2009 cult classic Jennifer’s Body at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as reported by deadline.com.

Fox specifically pointed out the misogynistic treatment she endured from the paparazzi, sharing a memorable moment from the premiere of the supernatural comedy horror film.

“The paparazzi were incredibly ruthless back then — their conversations with women were shocking,” she recounted.

“As I tried to reach my car, they were all snapping photos. One guy yelled, ‘Megan, why are you such a ....?’ while another questioned, ‘Megan, do you believe you’re overrated? The internet claims so,’ and I was merely trying to do my job.”

She elaborated, “I was invited to this premiere. I’m just trying to get to my car. All this grief, sorrow, anger, and rage needed an outlet,” adding that the film allowed her “the freedom to express my unhinged side, particularly between takes, which was profoundly cathartic for me.”

On embracing “that darker feminine energy that is often suppressed,” Fox explained how she felt a deep connection with her character Jennifer, a popular high school girl who experiences a demonic transformation after being sacrificed by a local indie rock band, as per deadline.com.

“I felt persecuted during that phase of my career, struggling with fame and deeply affected by it,” she noted.

“Before she turns into a monster, she’s just a teenage girl sacrificed for someone else’s benefit. That resonated with me because that’s how I felt entering this industry. I was only 19 when I made my first major film, and it reflected the energies within me.”

In conclusion, she stated, “The film was incredibly healing for me during a turbulent time. Had I been able to offer myself guidance or clarity back then, the performance you saw would not have transpired.”

Jennifer’s Body tells the story of two best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and the introverted Needy (played by Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship spirals into chaos when the former goes on a killing spree against her male classmates. The film also features Johnny Simmons, J. K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris, Adam Brody, Kyle Gallner, and Chris Pratt.