In what appears to be a last-ditch effort to salvage their tumultuous relationship, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are reportedly viewing their recently announced pregnancy as a means to stay together, according to inside sources.
The 38-year-old "Jennifer's Body" actress revealed the pregnancy news through an Instagram post featuring her black-painted baby bump and a positive pregnancy test, writing "Nothing is ever really lost. Welcome back." This announcement comes after Fox disclosed suffering a miscarriage last year.
Sources close to the couple suggest the pregnancy might be serving as a "Band-Aid" for their struggling relationship, which has experienced numerous ups and downs. "There's a feeling that this pregnancy is really a desperate means of hanging on to each other," revealed an insider.
The couple's relationship timeline has been marked by intense highs and lows since they began dating in 2020. Fox confirmed earlier this year that they had called off their engagement sometime in 2023, though they later reconciled. Their relationship has reportedly been on and off "more times than a light bulb," particularly due to Kelly's erratic behavior, including a notorious incident where he smashed a champagne glass into his face during a 2022 New York City concert.
The relationship faced additional challenges as Kelly battled mental health issues, including a reported suicide attempt while on the phone with Fox. The rapper later sought help and made the decision to enter rehab in 2023, a move that sources say helped save their relationship.
Fox is already mother to three children - Noah (12), Bodhi (10), and Journey (8) - with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, while Kelly shares 15-year-old daughter Casie with ex Emma Cannon.
As the couple prepares for their first child together, those close to them express hope for stability, with one insider noting, "Everyone's hoping MGK has the maturity to handle what's coming next."
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