Megan Fox turned heads on Friday with her stunning display at the unveiling of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2023 Edition, held at Florida’s Hard Rock Hotel.
This solo venture follows her recent appearance at a New York City Sports Illustrated event, where she was accompanied by her intermittently reunited partner, Machine Gun Kelly, 33. This marked their first public outing since reports of a rift in their relationship emerged.
Decked out for the Florida gala, Fox, 37, sported a figure-hugging gown, accentuated with smooth caramel tresses and impeccable makeup. The star of “Jennifer’s Body” — a renowned sex symbol featured in the magazine’s glossy pages — further enhanced her appeal with an evil eye necklace and a vibrant pink manicure.
Sources shared with PEOPLE magazine that Fox isn’t simplifying things for MGK. An insider confided, “He’s pulling all the stops to win her back, and she’s making him sweat for it. They’re slowly mending bridges, but he’s squarely in the doghouse at the moment.”
The couple’s close friends are reportedly less optimistic about their long-term success. “It’s still a tumultuous dynamic,” the insider added, “and their friends aren’t confident about this relationship standing the test of time.”
Nevertheless, there is a glimmer of hope. “He still has a long way to go in proving himself, and he’s unwilling to let her go. He’s wonderfully involved with her kids and highly committed. Their relationship is under renovation,” the source further elaborated.
Despite not posing together on the red carpet at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit event, the couple were caught sharing a tender moment backstage. Recent rumors suggested turmoil in their engagement, stemming from allegations of infidelity on the part of the musician-turned-actor.
At the Florida event, Brooks Nader, 27, also captured attention in a transparent black bodysuit, showcasing her incredible legs. This Lebanese beauty turned heads with the outfit’s deep neckline and added a touch of drama with a hood and sparkling earrings.
Ellie Thumann, an influencer turned model, shone in a beaded purple dress with a high slit and towering stiletto sandals. Both Jena Sims Koepka and Katie Austin flaunted their toned midsections and raised temperatures in their sizzling outfits.
Madisin Rian draped herself in a revealing red sheer dress that offered a peek at her cleavage. Leyna Bloom and Hailey Clauson brought timeless glamour in body-hugging black gowns that accentuated their busts with bustier necklines.
Lorena Duran and Sixtine Rouyre added a splash of color with their vibrant, psychedelic dresses. Mady Dewey was stunning in purple, while Melissa Wood-Tepperberg glittered in a shimmering black-and-white ensemble.
Notably absent from the event was Martha Stewart, the oldest woman to ever grace the magazine at 81. Martha recently denied rumors that she preserved her youthful appearance through plastic surgery. She also dismissed allegations that her Sports Illustrated photo was excessively retouched, assuring readers that the images are an ‘extraordinarily accurate’ representation of her looks.
Sharing the limelight with Stewart was transgender pop star Kim Petras, the second trans woman to cover the magazine, following actress Leyna Bloom’s historic feat two years earlier. Petras graced the Florida event, electrifying the Hard Rock Hotel stage. #MeganFox #SportsIllustratedSwimsuit2023 #HardRockHotel #FloridaGlam #staticlivemagazine #staticlivemusic
