Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Bold Move from Model to Movie Star in Transformers

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley played a supporting role as Carly Spencer, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) new girlfriend, in the 2011 American science fiction action film Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley as Carly Spencer in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the MoonRosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley as Carly Spencer in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Steps in for Megan Fox as the New Female Lead

The Victoria’s Secret model replaced Megan Fox, who had the female lead in the previous two Transformers films.

Megan Fox’s departure from the series was said to be her own decision, although Paramount suggested it was their call. She had previously criticized the acting demands of her role, which may have contributed to her exit.

Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in an intense scene as Sam Witwicky and Carly Spencer in Transformers: Dark of the MoonShia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in an intense scene as Sam Witwicky and Carly Spencer in Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Behind the Scenes: Filming Locations and Rosie’s Early Life Details

Filming for Transformers: Dark of the Moon began on May 18, 2010, with scenes shot in locations like Chicago, Florida, and Moscow. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, born on April 18, 1987, in Plymouth, UK, had just celebrated her 23rd birthday as filming kicked off.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Carly Spencer, preparing in front of a mirror in Transformers: Dark of the MoonRosie Huntington-Whiteley as Carly Spencer, preparing in front of a mirror in Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Credit: Paramount Pictures)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Acting Debut and Hopes for a Hollywood Future

Before making her acting debut in the third installment of the live-action Transformers film series, she worked with the film’s director, Michael Bay, on a commercial for Victoria’s Secret.

“It’s very hard to watch yourself, and it’s a very new experience for me. I think I did the best I could, and I’ll always feel proud of that,” the wealthy model said in an interview with BBC America about her role in the movie.

“I would very much like to make another movie. I have no idea what it’s going to be. I’m working towards that and I’m very excited to see what the future holds,” she added.

Director Michael Bay, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and actor Shia LaBeouf attend the "Transformers 3"Director Michael Bay, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and actor Shia LaBeouf attend the “Transformers 3” European premiere on June 25, 2011, in Berlin, Germany

Fashion Moments from the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Premiere

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was 24 years old when attending the film’s premiere at the Moscow International Film Festival on June 23, 2011.

Premiere of Transformers: Dark of the Moon in Moscow(L-R) Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, actor Patrick Dempsey, actor John Malkovich, actor Tyrese Gibson, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, actor Shia LaBeouf, Director/ Executive Producer Michael Bay, actor Josh Duhamel pose for a photocall before the global premiere of “Transformers 3” movie on the roof of the Ritz hotel on June 23, 2011, in Moscow, Russia (Credit: WENN / Patrick Hoffmann / PhotoXpress)

Paris Fashion Week: Rosie Stuns in Versace and Off-Duty Saint Laurent Look

Paris Fashion Week is a time to drool over runway-ready and off-duty looks from our favorite models.

Take, for example, Transformers: Dark of the Moon actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who, in January 2016, had the chance to strut the runway in a Versace dress that nobody had set eyes on yet.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wears her hair back as she arrives at Los Angeles International AirportRosie Huntington-Whiteley wears her hair back as she arrives at Los Angeles International Airport on January 21, 2016, for a departing flight to Paris (Credit: WENN / Patrick Hoffmann / PhotoXpress)

Rosie was spotted in an all-black ensemble at the Los Angeles International Airport before boarding her flight to Paris. She wore a Saint Laurent blazer with black jeans from Paige Denim.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wears a pair of Saint Laurent over-the-knee bootsRosie Huntington-Whiteley wears a pair of Saint Laurent over-the-knee boots (Credit: WENN / Patrick Hoffmann / PhotoXpress)

The model completed her all-black ensemble with a Givenchy tote and Saint Laurent “Cat” over-the-knee suede boots.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley arrives at LAX in an all-black ensembleRosie Huntington-Whiteley arrives at LAX in an all-black ensemble (Credit: WENN / Patrick Hoffmann / PhotoXpress)

Rosie looked gorgeous in her blue Versace dress on the runway. She liked it, too, considering she even uploaded a photo of herself in it as she worked the runway during Paris Fashion Week.

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In May 2014, we also spotted her at LAX in a pair of python ‘Rock’ ankle boots by Saint Laurent. The model also turned heads at Saint Laurent’s Paris Fashion Week event in February 2023.

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