Women’s Health – July 2011 Cover Story!

Find out how Rosie Huntington-Whiteley got into butt-kicking shape to star in the most anticipated flick of the summer

In movie land, it’s not uncommon for a director to butt heads with his leading lady. But the public feud that brewed—and eventually boiled over—between Transformers director Michael Bay and actress Megan Fox left Bay with a challenge that could make or break Dark of the Moon, the highly anticipated third installment of the blockbuster franchise: Find a replacement strong and sexy enough to outfox Megan.

Enter Rosie Huntington-Whiteley—a gorgeous model Bay met while filming a Victoria’s Secret commercial in 2009. The guy clearly has good instincts. Before a single frame of her was flashed on the big screen, Rosie had already been crowned Female Star of Tomorrow by CinemaCon, the convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners. No pressure or anything.

Thankfully, while acting is new to Rosie, being the center of attention isn’t. In addition to being a Victoria’s Secret Angel, the 24-year-old was the face of Burberry and has appeared in advertisements for brands such as BCBG Max Azria and DKNY. Last year, she was the subject of the book Ten Times Rosie, which features her in creative scenarios—including one in which she’s dressed only in body paint.

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