Brian Austin Green reflects on physical connection with Megan Fox

• Brian Austin Green reflected on his marriage to Megan Fox.
• The actor admitted their connection was initially based on physical attraction.
• He now prioritises developing genuine friendships before entering romantic relationships.

Actor Brian Austin Green reflected on the lessons he learned from his past marriage to Megan Fox, admitting that the relationship was built primarily on a physical connection. Speaking during a recent appearance on the I Do, Part 2 podcast on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the 52-year-old performer explained how he spent nearly 15 years with Fox, a timeline that included almost 10 years of marriage. Green disclosed that he initially led the romance with attraction before attempting to construct a traditional partnership around that initial spark.

The Hollywood Reporter style podcast detailed how the actor sought professional therapy following his high-profile divorce to avoid repeating the same romantic mistakes. Green utilised the sessions to gain a deeper understanding of his personal role in sustaining unhealthy relationship patterns. The actor now believes that genuine friendships should always precede romance, allowing two individuals to communicate in a transparent manner without worrying about whether the other person is truly invested.

Green noted that taking the time to know someone first establishes a foundation of honesty, trust, and improved communication. He explained that this deliberate approach makes it much simpler to evaluate whether a partnership is rooted in a real bond rather than a temporary physical connection. Green warned that relying solely on physical connection is unsustainable because couples eventually reach a point where personal friction erodes that initial superficial attraction.

The performer successfully applied this new mindset before meeting his current fiancée, professional dancer Sharna Burgess, in late 2020. The couple discussed their individual strengths and weaknesses early in their courtship before welcoming their son, Zane, in 2022 and getting engaged the following year. Green and Fox originally married in 2010 and separated in 2020, and they continue to share three children together. Following their split, Fox began a relationship with musician Machine Gun Kelly, with the new couple welcoming a daughter named Saga in 2025.