Brian Austin Green says he values friendship over attraction

Actor Brian Austin Green has reflected on the lessons learned from his marriage to Megan Fox, stating that their nearly 15-year relationship was initially built on physical attraction rather than a deeper foundation. Green made the comments during a recent appearance on the "I Do, Part 2" podcast, which was released on July 12, 2026.

The actor, 52, said he spent almost a decade married to Fox after they began dating in 2004. He admitted that his approach at the time was to lead with physical attraction and then attempt to build a relationship around it. Following their separation in 2020 and subsequent divorce, Green said he was determined not to repeat the same patterns. He entered therapy to examine his own contributions to past relationship difficulties.

Green explained that this period of introspection led him to a new philosophy: building a friendship first. He said establishing a genuine, transparent connection allows a couple to communicate honestly from the start, reducing insecurity about whether the other person is truly invested. He credited this approach with the success of his current relationship with professional dancer Sharna Burgess, whom he met in 2020.