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From apparent Instagram shade to shared custody…
It's no secret that Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have had their fair share of ups and downs throughout the years but in 2021, it became clear that there was no saving their relationship. By the beginning of the year, the couple had already filed for divorce (for the second time) and Megan had gone public with her new beau Machine Gun Kelly.
Here's all that went down between Megan and Brian this year…
Brian Requests Joint Custody Of Their Children
At the end of 2020, Brian filed a petition for joint legal and physical custody of the estranged couple's three children -- Bodhi, 7, Noah, 9, and Journey, 5. His filing came at the same time Megan filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause.
Brian Goes Public With Girlfriend Sharna Burgess
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In January, Brian sparked dating rumors with "Dancing With The Stars" pro Sharna Burgess after they were spotted on a tropical vacation together. Following weeks of speculation, Brian and Sharna made things Instagram official, sharing a photo from their holiday vacay.
Brian later revealed that he and Sharna had begun dating a few months prior after being connected by their shared business manager. He explained that meeting her "was something I'd never experienced before in my life” and “noticeably different from anything” else.
Brian Posts a Seemingly Shady PDA Selfie With Sharna
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After several months of dating, Brian shared a PDA-packed photo kissing Sharna during a trip to Walt Disney World. In the caption, he reflected on his relationship with Sharna and some fans speculated that his comment was throwing shade at the time he spent with Megan.
"It's been a really long time since I've been with someone I can truly share life with," Brian wrote.
Comments flooded in from fans, questioning Brian's motive with the caption and wondering if he was intentionally implying that he had not been able to truly share his life with Megan.
Megan Comments on Brian & Sharna’s Photo
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Amid the speculation surrounding Brian's caption, Megan chimed in with her own comment which also left fans puzzled. Megan simply wrote "Grateful for Sharna," adding in a purple heart emoji. In response, some fans commented that she sounded "bitter" about the situation while others thought that she was throwing shade back at Brian.
Brian Clarifies The Drama
Brian and Megan's Instagram interaction immediately made headlines -- and it was enough that the actor felt that he needed to step in and say something. In an Instagram Story, Brian clarified that he didn't mean any harm by his caption and implied that Megan was being sincere.
"For people that need or want clarification, Megan and I get along great. Neither of us are sending petty digs to each other. We both work really hard to get along and coparent [sic] well for our kids," Brian wrote.
Brian & Megan Finalize Their Divorce
Things seemed to have settled down between Brian and Megan as they focused on their children and both of their new relationships. In October, the former couple reportedly reached a divorce settlement and are waiting on a judge to sign off on the paperwork. According to TMZ, the docs state that the couple will share joint custody of their children and since they never signed a prenup, they will also share anything acquired during their 10-year marriage.
