Brian Austin Green has finally addressed the long-swirling allegations that he “groomed” ex-wife Megan Fox when their relationship began nearly two decades ago. The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star spoke candidly during a podcast interview, dismissing the claims as “completely twisted” but admitting that the scrutiny has taken a toll on his personal life.
Green, 50, met Fox when she was just 18 and he was 30, sparking years of public whispers about the age gap and power dynamics. “People love to rewrite history,” Green said during the interview on PodcastOne. “But there was no grooming. Megan was incredibly independent even then.”
Brian Austin Green breaks his silence: “There was no grooming. Megan was 18, and one of the most self-assured people I’d ever met.” https://t.co/FqXvAlvV1X #MeganFox pic.twitter.com/tsdSHZoPaE— People (@people) May 10, 2025
The actor’s comments come after years of online speculation and a wave of renewed criticism on TikTok and Twitter, where younger fans have reevaluated celebrity relationships through the lens of power imbalance and consent.
“I get why people have questions,” Green admitted. “But to paint me as some predator is heartbreaking. It’s just not who I am.”
“It’s heartbreaking to be called something you’re not,” Brian Austin Green says in emotional podcast interview addressing Megan Fox ‘grooming’ rumors. https://t.co/LBStRds46r #Entertainment pic.twitter.com/s3rwFYxSPq— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 10, 2025
Fox has largely stayed silent on the allegations, though in past interviews she has described herself as “an old soul” and has credited Green with supporting her through the pressures of early fame. The two were married in 2010 and split in 2020, sharing three children together.
Social media erupted in response to Green’s remarks. Some fans voiced sympathy, while others doubled down on criticism. A viral tweet from @PopCrave read, “Brian Austin Green says there was no grooming — but the internet isn’t buying it.”
Brian Austin Green’s attempt to clear the air over Megan Fox grooming allegations has ignited a firestorm online. Fans divided. https://t.co/kWJwHRaEwb #CelebNews pic.twitter.com/MnOY6VOBYx— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 10, 2025
Critics have pointed out that the conversation around celebrity couples with large age gaps has dramatically shifted in recent years. “What was normalized in the 2000s now raises real red flags,” media analyst Amy Keller told CNN.
Meanwhile, Green’s defenders are rallying behind him, arguing that his decades-long career has been unfairly overshadowed. “We should be careful before destroying someone over rumors,” one fan wrote on X, earning thousands of likes.
“Let’s not rewrite history just to cancel someone,” Brian Austin Green supporters say as backlash heats up. https://t.co/ymFbPXDQNo #CancelCulture pic.twitter.com/1qDgYr0uDJ— TMZ (@TMZ) May 10, 2025
The controversy is unlikely to fade soon, with podcast clips racking up millions of views and debate raging across platforms. As one viral TikTok creator put it, “We’re all having to rethink the celebrity relationships we once idolized.”
For now, Green says he hopes to move forward and focus on raising his children. “At the end of the day, my kids are what matter,” he said quietly. “They know who I am. That’s what counts.”
