Here's Why Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green Split Up & Why She 'Feels Fortunate' For Him Now

You might have some questions about Megan Fox‘s relationship with ex-husband Brian Austin Green amid her separation from Machine Gun Kelly.

This week we learned that the 38-year-old actress and the 34-year-old musician called it quits over Thanksgiving weekend. Brian, who was married to Megan between 2010 and 2020, came to her defense following the news.

It’s not clear what’s next for Megan and MGK, who are currently expecting a child together. However, it is clear that she and Brian have maintained a healthy relationship even after they went their separate ways.

In fact, an insider revealed that she currently “feels fortunate” for him. Why is that and why did they break up?

Keep reading to find out more…

Brian confirmed that he and Megan had split up in May 2020. She filed for divorce that November, and they finalized the separation in early 2022.

News of their split came amid rumors that Megan was dating MGK. However, Brian denied all the whispers about his ex cheating on him.

A definite reason for their split is not confirmed. However, Us Weekly noted that Megan cited irreconcilable differences when she filed to divorce Brian in 2015. The couple reconnected after that and stayed together for five more years before splitting up for good.

The former couples share three children – sons Noah Shannon, Bodhi Ransom and Journey River.

Brian has since moved up and married Sharna Burgess in 2020.

Amid her current split, a source told People that Megan gets along well with Brian and his new wife, who she “trusts around her boys.”

“Brian‘s a great dad, too. Megan feels fortunate that her boys are loved and always taken care of,” they told the outlet.

See what Megan had to say about her divorce last year. Brian has also revealed the co-parenting rule that they established.