Mar 12, 2026
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The actress made her first post this week after deleting her account, and fans still can't get over the adorable photos.
In honor of Megan Fox's Viral Return to Instagram, relive her bold SI debut
Megan Fox returned to Instagram this week after a long hiatus and nearly broke the internet in the process.
To treat her 22.3 million followers to five new snaps on Tuesday, March 3, Fox rocked a signature black look that featured a garter belt attached to a pair of coordinating thighs.She then accessorized the look with punk rock jewelry and glittery platform heels.
And that was just the beginning, as Fox posted more the next day, sharing a video clip taken during the photo shoot set to "CAN YOU SEE ME?"by Rezz.Fans loved the superstar's unexpected return on social media, as evidenced by just one look at her crowded comments section.However, it wasn't just fans who praised the actress - Machine Gun Kelly stopped well and she wrote: "I have your phone number."
Naturally, after seeing these stunning new photos, we at SI shared Fox's daring 2023 magazine debut in the Dominican Republic with a dynamic lineup of models including actresses Kim Petras, Martha Stewart, and Brooks Nader.With that in mind, celebrate Fox's return to social media by taking a look at her stunning SI cover photo!
Destpêka Viva Fox fabulous SI 2023
Like her most recent Instagram photos, Fox's coverage of the brand used an unexpected mix of aesthetics with a cool, colorful array of interesting textures and unique silhouettes.The Celia Kritharioti dress above was a perfect example, paired with a SKIMS bikini and Jacquie Aiche earrings for an unforgettable seaside look.And the same was true of her eclectic, ethereal JÉBLANC top, made of shiny, mismatched stones.
"There's definitely a lot of pressure doing Sports Illustrated. I have a vision in my head that I'm trying to achieve, so we'll see if it comes true for me," Fox told SI on the set of 2023. She later added, "Most of all, I want people to know that I'm a real soul who wants to really belong and doesn't always have to live as a misunderstood outsider."
Photographed by Greg Swales, the aforementioned "vision" of the mother of four for her shoot definitely came together in the final photos.Fox's 2023 feature is a celebration of the actress's strength and undeniable style, with SI editor-in-chief MJ Day stating: "[Fox] humbly accepts her physical beauty, while simultaneously seeking to be seen and appreciated as the woman of intelligence and inner beauty.
You can view Fox's full SI gallery here.
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Allie Hayes is a seasoned writer and pop culture editor specializing in film, television and celebrity news.Before joining the Sports Illustrated team as breaking news editor, she worked at several media outlets, including BuzzFeed, The Daily Dot and Newsweek.When she's not writing for work (or writing for fun), you'll find her curled up on the couch reading yet another romance novel, obsessively watching a pro wrestle with her friends, or taking blurry pictures of her two adorable cats.
