NEW YORK: Hollywood actress Megan Fox has responded fiercely to online trolls who accused her of ‘hoarding money’ despite her efforts to help her friend financially. The Transformers star took to social media to defend herself after facing criticism for promoting a friend’s $30,000 GoFundMe drive without personally covering the costs.
The 37-year-old Oak Ridge, Tennessee-born actress posted a link to the fundraising campaign on behalf of her longtime nail technician, Brittney Boyce, whose father Michael is battling pancreatic cancer. However, some fans expressed surprise and questioned why the ‘rich as f**k’ star didn’t directly pay the expenses herself, as they did not see her listed as a donor.
In response, Megan Fox addressed the criticism and defended her altruistic intentions. She emphasized that accusations of being miserly or lacking generosity were unfounded, pointing out that she is a mother of three children with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green.
Megan Fox’s Clarification
Fox clarified that she was supporting Boyce’s request to use her massive platform, boasting 21.3 million followers, to raise awareness for the GoFundMe campaign. She highlighted that Boyce may have personal reasons for seeking smaller donations through the crowdfunding effort instead of asking her high-profile clients for large sums. Notably, Boyce has also provided nail services to celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kerry Washington, and Olivia Rodrigo.
The Big Gold Brick actress urged her critics to consider that Boyce might be uncomfortable accepting large donations from her celebrity clients, thus prompting the decision to seek small contributions from a broader audience. Megan Fox emphasized that she respected her friend’s wishes and was merely honoring her request by sharing the fundraising link.
The actress asserted that she is willing to help her friend privately if needed, but she would respect Boyce’s boundaries and wait for any specific requests for assistance. Fox concluded her response, addressing the trolls directly, and asserting her commitment to helping her friend in any way necessary.
