The Short Answer
Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess were introduced by their mutual business manager in October 2020.
Their first meeting was a coffee date. They did not meet as dance partners on Dancing with the Stars.
They became a couple later, and they competed together on the show in 2021, after they were already dating.
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How They Actually Met
The manager suggested the introduction, telling Burgess there was someone she thought Burgess should meet.
Green has said he went on the date reluctantly at first. He was still dealing with the end of his marriage to Megan Fox.
The coffee date went well. Green has said they lost track of time on that first date, and the same thing happened again on the next one.
They took the early part of the relationship slowly and kept it private at first. They did not go public on Instagram until January 2021.
The Timeline at a Glance
- October 2020: Introduced by their mutual business manager; first coffee date.
- January 2021: Made the relationship Instagram official.
- 2021: Competed together on Dancing with the Stars season 30, finishing 13th.
- February 2022: Announced they were expecting their first child together.
- 28 June 2022: Their son, Zane Walker Green, was born.
- July 2023: Green proposed on his 50th birthday; the engagement was announced that September.
- 2026: Burgess returned to Dancing with the Stars as a competing professional for season 35, partnered with Tyler Cameron.
Why the Dancing with the Stars Story Is Wrong
The old version of this story mixed up the order of events.
Burgess was already a Dancing with the Stars professional long before she met Green. She joined the show’s troupe in season 13 in 2011 and became a professional partner in season 16 in 2013.
She won season 27 in 2018 with radio personality Bobby Bones. That win had nothing to do with Green.
When she and Green danced together in season 30, they were already a couple. In fact, they were the first existing couple to compete together on the US show.
Who Is Sharna Burgess?
Sharna May Burgess was born on 21 June 1985 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
She is an Australian professional ballroom dancer and choreographer. She first gained attention on dance television in Australia and in the United States.
She became an American citizen in October 2022. She has also worked as a judge on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars.
Burgess is not married to actor Brian Justin Crum, and she was never married to him. That claim in the old article was incorrect and has been removed.
Who Is Brian Austin Green?
Brian Austin Green was born on 15 July 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
He is best known for playing David Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 2000. He later worked in television, including Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Green was married to actor Megan Fox. They married in 2010, separated in 2020, and their divorce was finalised in 2022.
Their Family
Burgess and Green share one son, Zane, born in June 2022. He is Burgess’s first child and Green’s fifth son.
Green also has four older sons. He shares Kassius with Vanessa Marcil, and Noah, Bodhi and Journey with Megan Fox.
Are Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess Still Together?
Yes, as of November 2026.
They are engaged, but they have not yet married. In 2025, Burgess said the wedding was still probably about two years away.
In June 2026, Burgess shared that she and Green had found a wedding location in Ireland. No wedding date has been confirmed in reliable reporting.
In October 2026, Green confirmed he was still supporting Burgess during her Dancing with the Stars return. He said he sometimes stayed home with the children because of restrictions on young children in the audience.
Do They Live Together?
Yes. They live in Los Angeles with their blended family.
That is a change from the old article, which only guessed at their living situation in 2020. By 2026, their shared home life and family are well established in interviews and public appearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Sharna Burgess meet Brian Austin Green through Megan Fox?
No. There is no reliable evidence for that claim.
They were introduced by their mutual business manager, not by Fox.
Did they start dating after Dancing with the Stars ended?
No. They started dating in late 2020, before they competed together in 2021.
Are they married now?
No. They are engaged. They have not announced a wedding date.
