Brian Austin Green is reflecting on a lesser-known chapter of his personal life, opening up about a relationship that stayed firmly out of the spotlight during the height of his fame. In a recent podcast appearance, the actor shared details about a romance many fans never knew existed — Brian Austin Green quietly dated Tichina Arnold during his time on 90210.
How Their Paths Crossed on Fox
Speaking on the Funny Knowing You podcast with Deon Cole, Green explained that the two actors met in the early 1990s when both were working on Fox shows. Green was becoming a household name as David Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210, while Arnold was starring as Pamela James on the hit sitcom Martin. Being part of the same network and social scene naturally brought them together.
At the time, Green said his life revolved heavily around hip-hop culture and the clubs and communities tied to it. That shared environment influenced his dating life and the people he connected with most closely.
A Relationship That Felt Natural — but Stayed Private
According to Green, their bond formed easily. Spending time together through work and mutual interests led to a casual romance that gradually turned into dating. However, from the very beginning, Arnold made it clear that she wanted to keep the relationship private.
For Green, who was in his early 20s and still finding his footing in Hollywood and in life, that secrecy had an emotional impact. While he understood her concerns, he admitted it created insecurity and confusion about where the relationship truly stood.
When Secrecy Took Its Toll
Although Arnold eventually became more open to the idea of going public, Green said the foundation had already been affected. Keeping their connection hidden caused him to mentally distance himself, viewing the romance as something temporary rather than a fully grounded relationship.
In hindsight, he acknowledged that the dynamic never really had a healthy start, which made it difficult for the relationship to evolve in a meaningful way.
Clearing the Air Years Later
Time, however, brought perspective for both. Green shared that he and Arnold have since had honest conversations and put any lingering misunderstandings behind them. Arnold also addressed their past on the same podcast in a previous episode, offering her own candid explanation for why she chose to step away.
She revealed that she believed Green would ultimately build his future and legacy with someone else, and she decided to remove herself before getting hurt further. Despite that realization, she described the relationship as a positive experience and spoke warmly about Green’s character.
Looking Back Without Regret
Today, both actors seem at peace with that chapter of their lives. Green went on to marry Megan Fox, with whom he shares children, while Arnold has continued her successful television career, currently starring on The Neighborhood. Though their romance was brief and largely unseen by the public, it remains a meaningful memory — one shaped by timing, culture, and the realities of fame in the 1990s.
