Franklin Thomas Fox is a retired parole officer. But, Franklin is mostly known as the father of Megan Fox, a famous American actress and model.
He got divorced from his wife when her younger daughter Megan was only three years old. Franklin wasn’t allowed to meet his daughters after his separation from his wife as the custody of their children was solely given to his wife.
If you’re interested in learning more about Megan Fox’s father, Franklin Thomas Fox, you’ve come to the right spot. In this article, you will get to know everything about Franklin, including his early life, divorce, children, and much more.
Who are Franklin Thomas Fox’s Parents? His Birth Details
He is the son of Ewell T. Foxx (father) and Vivian Vier (mother). As for his date of birth, Franklin was born on January 7, 1951, in Tennessee, USA. He is 71 years old as of 2022. However, there is no available information on his siblings or education.
Besides, Megan Fox’s father Thomas Fox is American by nationality and is Caucasian by his ethnicity.
Franklin Was A Parole Officer
Fox, when it comes to his profession, is a former parole officer. He reportedly worked as an officer for several years. However, the reports about when Franklin joined or retired are still unavailable.
As we have mentioned above the 71-year-old only rose to fame for being the father of renowned actress Megan Fox.
Who Is Franklin’s Wife Gloria Darlene Cission? Their Marriage and Divorce
His former spouse Gloria is a former real estate manager. The duo tied the knot in 1971 after dating for a while. They have two daughters from their marriage, Kristi Branim Fox and Megan Fox.
Unfortunately, their marital relationship didn’t go long. Megan Fox’s father Franklin Thomas Fox and her mother Gloria decided to go their separate ways about 18 years after their marriage in 1989. Megan was just two years old when his parents divorced. Her mother Tony later married her new husband Tonachio, whereas, her dad Franklin has remained tight-lipped about his relationship status so far.
Who Won The Custody of Their Children?
Following their divorce finalization, the court granted Franklin’s then-wife Gloria sole custody of their daughters. After her marriage to Tony, Gloria took her children with her, making it difficult for Franklin to be involved in his children’s life. As a result, the former parole officer wasn’t able to present in Megan’s life while growing up.
Franklin Thomas Fox Children
Thomas has two grown children. Her oldest daughter is Kristi Branim Fox. She was born on June 2, 1974. She is 47 years old as of 2022. Fox was brought up by her mother and her stepdad.
Besides, Kristi once married a physical education teacher Douglas Ray. It is said that they met at the school named St.Lucie West K-8. She has also two sons, Kyler and Caleb (Franklin’s grandkids) with her now ex-hubby.
However, they decided to part ways in 2018.
Franklin Thomas Fox’s Daughter Megan Fox
His second child is a popular American model and actress Megan Fox. She was born on May 16, 1986, and her age is 35 in 2022.
Like her older sister, Megan was also raised by her mother Gloria, and her stepfather Tony Tonachio. She grew up in an extremely strict environment. She was not allowed to make a boyfriend or to invite her friends to her home. So, both of the sisters later left their mother’s house and began their own journey.
Her first acting venture was the family film Holiday in the Sun (2001). But, the actress came to the light following her appearance in the blockbuster movie Transformers. She has won a number of awards, including two Scream Awards and four Teen Choice Awards.
Besides, talking about her personal life, Megan Fox previously married an actor Brain Austin Green on June 24, 2010. After five years of marriage, Megan filed for divorce on August 21, 2015, for the first time. Nevertheless, the two surprised the public by getting back together and expecting their third child in 2016.
The couple again decided to end their marriage but this time, they didn’t reconcile. And their divorce got finalized on October 15, 2021.
As of 2022, the renowned actress is dating singer Machine Gun Kelly. They made their relationship public in Jun 2020 and Fox announced their engagement by posting a video on Instagram in Jan 2022.
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He Is A Grandfather of Five
Franklin is the grandfather of his five grandsons. From his eldest daughter, the former parole officer has two grandsons Kyler and Caleb. Additionally, he has three grandsons from his younger daughter Megan Fox. The eldest Noah Shannon Green was born in 2012, Bodhi Ransom Green was born in 2014, and, the youngest one Journey River Green was born in 2016. All of Megan Fox’s sons are from her ex-husband Brain Austin Green.
Although Franklin never had the opportunity to spend time with his daughters following his divorce, the old man is now super close with his grandchildren.
How Much Is Franklin Thomas’s Net Worth?
His net worth is $1 million. Since Thomas was a parole officer, it’s believed that he made decent money for a living. On the other hand, according to Celebrity Net Worth, his daughter Fox has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Mostly, she makes her fortunes through her acting and modeling career.
