The lad who was once the saddest boy in the world is about to become the luckiest.
Megan Fox has apologized to a young fan she accidentally ignored at the London premiere of Transformers.
If you ever buy flowers for Megan Fox, it might be a good idea to skip the roses.
The 37-year-old actress once disregarded a heartfelt gesture from one of her dedicated young fans who attempted to present her with a token of affection.
This happened in front of a group of photographers, who made sure to capture the whole moment.
At the age of 11, Harvey Kindlon, hailing from London, was among the countless fans who showed up to express their support for Megan during her time in the UK, where she was promoting Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Megan played Mikaela Banes in the movie, the girlfriend of Shia LaBeouf’s character, Sam Witwicky. This role made her a global star.
Because of her fame, she often had people, especially young boys, hoping to win her attention wherever she went.
During her visit to London in June 2009, Harvey decided to take his shot.
The now-infamous pictures capture him making a desperate attempt to approach Machine Gun Kelly’s fiancée while she was being escorted by security.
Harvey appeared extremely eager to present Megan with his gift, thrusting it within inches of her face.
But despite his efforts, Megan didn’t seem to notice him. Instead, she kept walking, looking a bit annoyed.
These photos quickly went viral and gained attention around the world. People felt sorry for the young fan, who was nicknamed “Rose Boy” online.
Even in the school playground, Harvey found himself teased about the chilly reception he faced, with the story gaining increasing traction, as he later shared with UNILAD.
Megan Fox, then 23 years old, became aware of the controversy during a press junket for Transformers.
She responded by giving a heartfelt public apology to Harvey.
She explained: “There were so many people everywhere. It was dark, and all I could see were camera flashes. People were yelling things, and I didn’t realize what was happening.
“It makes me so sad. I feel terrible for him. It breaks my heart.”
She added: “I’m so sorry, sweet boy. I would never do that to you on purpose. If I ever see you again, I’d be happy to take your rose.
“The paparazzi made it hard for you to reach me. I’m really embarrassed.”
The narrative took an unexpected turn when Kodak intervened, announcing a reward for anyone who could assist in locating Harvey.
In a generous gesture, the photography company also pledged $5,000 to help fulfill the boy’s dream of meeting the star.
Leslie Dance, Kodak’s Vice President of Worldwide Brand Marketing, told reporters:
“It’s amazing how a single photo can connect two strangers and change their lives.
“This boy clearly wanted to meet Megan Fox and give her that rose, and we’d love to make his dream come true.”
Thanks to the internet, Harvey was eventually found.
His cousin, Holly Bramley, later confirmed that Harvey would be traveling to New York to meet Megan in person.
The plan was for them to meet while Megan was in New York for a TV show appearance.
However, their meeting didn’t happen because the show was canceled after Michael Jackson’s sudden de:ath.
Megan went back to Los Angeles, and Harvey missed his chance to meet her again.
Reports later said that the meeting had been poorly planned, with no clear date or time for Harvey to meet his idol.
Even so, Harvey enjoyed his moment of fame with an appearance on Good Morning America.
Interestingly, it turned out that the rose Harvey attempted to give Megan wasn’t even his; it belonged to his cousin Cassie. Cassie, a fan of the actor herself, had found a yellow rose to offer to Megan as she walked past.
The saying “never meet your heroes” takes on a new meaning in Harvey’s case, with the double rejection perhaps serving as a cautionary sign for him to take heed.
