What do you do when a gesture of admiration for your favorite celebrity doesn’t quite go as planned? For Harvey Kindlon, a heartfelt token of adoration towards Hollywood starlet Megan Fox, who just turned 38 yesterday, once resulted in an unforeseen viral moment.

Sadly, the Holiday in the Sun actress once turned down her young fan who tried to give her a sign of his love in front of a horde of paparazzi, who were obviously taking pictures of the entire event. It was way back in 2009 in London, when the then 11-year-old Kindlon stood among millions of fans, clutching a yellow rose for Fox, who soared to fame as Mikaela Banes in the hit flick, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Megan Fox (Image from Transformers/Paramount Pictures)
Despite the flash of paparazzi cameras, the fan’s attempts to hand the actress the flower were met with a brush-off that spoke volumes without saying a word. Although Kindlon never got to meet Fox, he did get to meet a slew of other celebrities, including Rihanna and even Beyoncé!

When Megan Fox Unintentionally Ignored an 11-Year-Old Fan

When considering purchasing flowers for Megan Fox, roses might not be the best choice. This was a lesson Harvey Kindlon, a fan of the actress, learned in a difficult way in 2009. As Fox visited the UK for the promotion of “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” a multitude of fans, including the then 11-year-old Kindlon, gathered to support her.

Her rise to fame came with her portrayal of Mikaela Banes, the girlfriend of Shia LaBeouf’s character, in Michael Bay’s sci-fi action series. This role brought her continuous attention from admirers everywhere. In 2009, Kindlon seized his opportunity when he saw Fox walking by his location outside her London hotel.

Kindlon was eager to present Fox with his gift, but it appeared she disregarded him and continued on her way, seemingly unimpressed.
Megan Fox in Transformers (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
It was also fun for the kids on the playground to remind him of the cold shoulder he got; Kindlon had previously told UNILAD that it began “blowing up more and more”. When Fox, who was 23 at the time, learned of the controversy while on a Transformers press tour, she apologized publicly to the boy.

With a regretful expression, she gave Collider the explanation (via Pop Culture):

There were, like, 80 million people everywhere. It was dark, all I see are flashes… It breaks my heart… you know his name, and I will send him a personal apology. I’m horrified.

Fox continued with a heartfelt apology, saying:

I’m sorry, sweet boy, I would never do that to you. I would gladly accept your rose if ever see you again. Paparazzi would not let you to me. I’m so embarrassed.

Although he never met Fox, he did meet a number of other celebrities, including Rihanna, Katy Perry, Adele, and even Beyoncé (see Pop Culture). The report also states that he has now moved on from his celebrity obsession and works as a hotel host in London, sharing his meet-and-greet stories on TikTok.

The Mystery Behind Megan Fox’s Instagram Clean-Up on Her 38th Birthday

Megan Fox appears to have deleted all of her previous photos from her Instagram account and unfollowed everyone as she approached her 38th birthday on May 16. As of Friday, her account indicates that she still has 21.9 million followers despite having no posts and no one to follow on the platform.
Megan Fox in Expendables 4
Recently, Fox has been posting behind-the-scenes pictures of her new Brunette Bob hairstyle on Instagram, as reported by PEOPLE, along with a makeup-free selfie and several whimsical, glittery makeup looks. According to The Standard, the actress deleted her Instagram account in February 2023 but returned shortly after to address rumors about her breakup with Machine Gun Kelly.

It’s also worth mentioning that the mother of three celebrated MGK’s 34th birthday last month. Guests at Kelly’s house party included Tiffany Haddish, Evan Ross, and Amber Rose, and Fox was in attendance, as a source told PEOPLE. MGK later posted a photo with Fox on his Instagram.

Fox seems to be seeking a fresh start online. Nevertheless, the removal of many of her recent posts from her social media account is likely to disappoint her fans and friends.