Many know Sharna Burgess from the glittering ballroom of Dancing with the Stars, but her life off the dance floor has drawn just as much attention. The Australian dancer, who won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2018, has navigated a high-profile relationship with actor Brian Austin Green, becoming a stepmother to his three children with Megan Fox while welcoming their own son.
Born: 21 June 1985 ·
Occupation: Dancer, actress, TV personality ·
Known for: Dancing with the Stars (winner Season 27) ·
Children: 1 son (with Brian Austin Green) ·
Partner: Brian Austin Green (engaged) ·
Years active: 2006–present
Quick snapshot
- Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green began dating in 2020 (IMDb (entertainment database)).
- Their son Zane Walker Green was born on 28 June 2022 (Entertainment Tonight (celebrity news outlet)).
- They announced their engagement on 22 September 2023 (Wikipedia (encyclopedia)).
- Exact details of the custody arrangement between Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox.
- Sharna Burgess’s net worth (various estimates, not verified).
- Megan Fox’s private relationship with Sharna beyond public statements.
- 2020: Relationship begins; Megan Fox files for divorce.
- 2022: Birth of son Zane.
- 2023: Engagement announced.
- 2024–present: Co-parenting with Megan Fox; Sharna judges DWTS Australia.
- Sharna continues her role as a judge on Dancing with the Stars Australia (SheKnows Soaps (soap opera news site)).
- Blended family dynamics likely to remain in the spotlight. (SheKnows Soaps (soap opera news site))
The following table serves as a quick biographical reference.
| Full Name | Sharna May Burgess |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1985, Nowra, Australia |
| Occupation | Dancer, actress, choreographer, TV host |
| Partner | Brian Austin Green (engaged) |
| Children | 1 son (Zane Walker Green, b. 2022) |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
Are Brian and Sharna still together?
Yes, Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green are still together as of late 2024. The couple began dating in 2020, following Brian’s separation from Megan Fox, and they announced their engagement on 22 September 2023 (Wikipedia (encyclopedia)). They share a son, Zane Walker Green, born in June 2022.
Is Sharna Burgess engaged to Brian Austin Green?
Yes. The couple announced their engagement in September 2023. People (celebrity news magazine) published a relationship timeline confirming the engagement.
How long have Brian and Sharna been together?
As of late 2024, they have been together for about four years. They started dating in early 2020, after meeting on the set of Dancing with the Stars in 2019 (E! Online (entertainment news)).
The implication: The couple’s ongoing commitment indicates they are weathering public attention on their relationship.
How did Sharna Burgess and Brian meet?
Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green met in 2019 on the set of Dancing with the Stars. At the time, Brian was still married to Megan Fox, but the two connected through dance. According to Brian, “We connected through dance and it felt natural” (E! Online (entertainment news)). Their relationship became public in early 2020, after Brian and Megan separated.
When did Sharna and Brian start dating?
They began dating in early 2020, shortly after Brian’s separation from Megan Fox. IMDb (entertainment database) lists the start of their relationship as 2020.
Were Sharna and Brian friends before dating?
They were not long-time friends; their connection was forged on the dance floor. They competed together on Dancing with the Stars season 30, becoming the first couple to enter the show as partners (SheKnows Soaps (soap opera news site)).
While their meeting was romantic, the timing — shortly after a high-profile marriage ended — meant the relationship immediately faced public scrutiny. Sharna has described the transition as “natural” but also acknowledged the complexity of blending families.
What is the age difference between Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess?
Brian Austin Green was born on 15 July 1973, making him 51 as of 2024. Sharna Burgess was born on 21 June 1985, making her 39. The age difference is approximately 12 years, with Brian being older (South China Morning Post (international news outlet)).
How old is Brian Austin Green?
Brian Austin Green was born on 15 July 1973. He turned 51 in 2024.
How old is Sharna Burgess?
Sharna Burgess was born on 21 June 1985. She turned 39 in 2024.
The 12-year gap is similar to the age difference between Brian and his ex-wife Megan Fox, who was 18 when they began dating and 23 years younger than Brian.
The pattern: Age gaps of this magnitude often draw public comment, but the couple has not let it define their relationship.
How many kids does Sharna Burgess have?
Sharna Burgess has one biological child, a son named Zane Walker Green, born on 28 June 2022 (Entertainment Tonight (celebrity news outlet)). She is also a stepmother to Brian’s three children from his marriage to Megan Fox: Noah, Bodhi, and Journey. Additionally, Brian has an eldest son, Kassius, from a previous relationship with Vanessa Marcil (E! Online (entertainment news)).
How many children does Brian Austin Green have?
Brian Austin Green has five children in total: Kassius (with Vanessa Marcil), Noah, Bodhi, and Journey (with Megan Fox), and Zane (with Sharna Burgess) (E! Online).
Does Sharna Burgess have children from previous relationships?
No. Zane is her first and only child. She has described Zane as her first child and Brian’s fifth child (ABC News (broadcast network)).
Sharna stepped into a blended family with four children from Brian’s past, including three from his marriage to Megan Fox. The dynamic has been described as “unplanned” but ultimately bringing the family closer together.
Why did Megan Fox leave Brian Austin?
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green separated in 2020 after 10 years of marriage. Reports cite irreconcilable differences and a changing dynamic. Fox began a relationship with musician Machine Gun Kelly after the split. Despite the divorce, Fox and Green have maintained a cordial co-parenting relationship, and Fox has publicly supported Sharna Burgess as a stepmother to her children.
How old was Megan Fox when she dated Brian Green?
Megan Fox was 18 when she met Brian Austin Green in 2004. They began dating shortly after, and she was 23 years younger than him.
Do Megan Fox and Sharna Burgess get along?
Publicly, the two women have shown mutual respect. Sharna has said, “We both just want what’s best for the kids” (E! Online (entertainment news)). Megan Fox has also spoken positively about the co-parenting arrangement.
The breakup of a high-profile marriage could have led to tension, but both Fox and Burgess have publicly championed a harmonious blended family — a rare dynamic in Hollywood.
Timeline: Sharna Burgess’s life and career
- 1985: Born in Nowra, Australia.
- 2006: Moves to Los Angeles to pursue dance career.
- 2007–2012: Appears as a troupe member on Dancing with the Stars.
- 2013: Becomes a full-time professional partner on DWTS.
- 2018: Wins Mirrorball Trophy with Bobby Bones (Season 27).
- 2020: Begins relationship with Brian Austin Green; Megan Fox files for divorce.
- 2022: Gives birth to son Zane.
- 2023: Announces engagement to Brian Austin Green.
- 2024–present: Appears as judge on DWTS Australia; co-parents with Megan Fox.
Confirmed facts
- Sharna Burgess was born on 21 June 1985.
- She is engaged to Brian Austin Green and they have one son.
- Brian Austin Green has five children: Kassius, Noah, Bodhi, Journey, and Zane.
- Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green divorced in 2021.
- Sharna won the Mirrorball Trophy in 2018.
What’s unclear
- Exact details of the custody arrangement between Brian and Megan.
- Megan Fox’s private relationship with Sharna beyond public statements.
- Sharna Burgess’s net worth (various estimates, not verified).
In their own words
“We both just want what’s best for the kids.”
— Sharna Burgess, on co-parenting with Megan Fox (E! Online)
“We connected through dance and it felt natural.”
— Brian Austin Green, on meeting Sharna (E! Online)
For Sharna Burgess, the dance floor has been a launching pad into a life that includes fame, motherhood, and a blended family that continues to evolve. The challenge ahead is balancing a public career with the private realities of raising five children across two households. For her and Brian Austin Green, the choice is clear: prioritize the kids, or risk the same tension that ended his previous marriage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sharna Burgess’s net worth?
Various estimates place her net worth around $3 million, but these figures are not independently confirmed.
Where is Sharna Burgess from?
She was born in Nowra, Australia.
Is Sharna Burgess married to Brian Austin Green?
They are engaged as of September 2023 but not yet married.
What Dancing with the Stars season did Sharna Burgess win?
She won Season 27 in 2018 with partner Bobby Bones.
How tall is Sharna Burgess?
Her height is not publicly documented in verified sources.
Does Sharna Burgess have any siblings?
She has a brother, but details are not widely reported.
What is Sharna Burgess’s Instagram handle?
Her Instagram handle is @sharnaburgess.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Australian News Desk, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.