Sharna Burgess is opening up about life in a blended family and the deep mutual respect that defines their dynamic. The Dancing with the Stars alum, 39, spoke candidly to People about her fiancé Brian Austin Green’s continued support for his ex-wife Megan Fox — a gesture she views not only as admirable but essential to their co-parenting success.
“I love how much he supports her,” Burgess said of Green’s relationship with Fox. “I think some people feel insecure about that, but for me, it only shows how much of a good man he is. He knows it’s the right thing to do, she deserves it, and it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.”
Green, 50, shares three sons — Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8 — with Fox. He is also the father to 23-year-old Kassius from a previous relationship with Vanessa Marcil. Fox, now in a relationship with musician Machine Gun Kelly, welcomed a daughter earlier this year. Despite their high-profile ups and downs, Fox and Kelly remain committed to co-parenting.
For Burgess, supporting Fox is a natural extension of the love she has for Green and the children involved. “It’s because we all support each other,” she explained. “[Fox] is the mother of my bonus babies. She is the mother of three kids that I absolutely love, and she’s a part of them. And so absolutely the only way forward is to support.”
Burgess emphasized the importance of unity and understanding within their family and praised Green for modeling what healthy co-parenting should look like. “He can stand there and show love and support for her because he knows that it really doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. It’s our family unit,” she said. “I get really proud of him.”
The dancer, who welcomed son Zane with Green in 2022, has frequently spoken about the joy and challenges of parenting in a blended household. But through open communication and mutual respect, she says, they’ve built something deeply meaningful.
As Hollywood continues to see its share of fractured families and public drama, Burgess and Green’s approach offers a refreshing example of mature co-parenting and emotional growth. “It’s not always easy,” Burgess added, “but when love is the priority — for the kids and each other — it all falls into place.”