The lad who was once the saddest boy in the world is about to become the luckiest.
If you ever happen to be in the peculiar situation of purchasing flowers for Megan Fox, it’s advisable to avoid selecting a bouquet of 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.
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.
This led to a scenario where, wherever she went, she found men figuratively falling at her feet and swarms of young lads aspiring to win her favor.
During Megan’s visit to London in June 2009, Harvey took a chance to make his move.
Harvey appeared extremely eager to present Megan with his gift, thrusting it within inches of her face.
The images capturing the unsuccessful encounter rapidly gained international attention, triggering a wave of sympathy for the 11-year-old, who became known as ‘Rose Boy’ on the internet.
Megan Fox, then 23 years old, became aware of the controversy during a press junket for Transformers.
In response, she offered a sincere and public apology to the boy, acknowledging the incident and expressing her regret.
“It breaks my heart. I feel so sad for him. That’s so terrible. That kills me.”
“Paparazzi would not let you to me. I’m so embarrassed.”
The narrative took an unexpected turn when Kodak intervened, announcing a reward for anyone who could assist in locating Harvey.
Leslie Dance, Vice President of Kodak’s Worldwide Brand Marketing & Communications, told PerezHilton.com:
“If this photo is any indication, this boy was really hoping to meet Megan Fox and give her that rose, and we’d love to help make his fantastical wish come true.”
His cousin, Holly Bramley, later confirmed that the devoted fan would be flying to New York to meet Megan in person.
Unfortunately, their highly anticipated meeting was thwarted when the show got canceled due to the sudden death of Michael Jackson.
Megan returned to LA, and Harvey found himself snubbed for a second time.
Nevertheless, Harvey made the most of his newfound fame with a couch appearance on Good Morning America, enjoying his 15 minutes in the spotlight.
