Megan Fox chose acting to be a sex symbol

Washington, (ANI): Megan Fox thinks it's wonderful being viewed as a sex symbol, because good looks are essential in Hollywood. The 23-year-old star - who was voted the Sexiest Woman in the World by FHM magazine in 2008 - says: "I think it's wonderful I'm viewed as a sex symbol. I didn't decide I'm going be an actress because I want be respected for how I play chess. "Part of Hollywood is being perceived as attractive."

The 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' star - who plays on-screen girlfriend of Shia LaBeouf in the second instalment of the warring robot saga - also revealed that she had fun shooting a kissing scene with the actor for the film, reports Contactmusic.

She added to US TV show 'Entertainment Tonight': "I've said it before, he's a really good kisser. It's always awkward, you're on set with a bunch of grown men, sweaty, sitting outside, carrying camera equipment and wanting to take their break, and you're having to kiss. "We did it in about five takes, we were making out all day, clearly Shia enjoyed it!"