Shannen Doherty opened up about her “super awkward” short-lived fling with former co-star Brian Austin Green. She revealed the lack of chemistry and awkwardness, though Green previously denied hooking up. Despite the failed romance, they remain close friends, especially amid Doherty’s cancer battle.
Shannen Doherty and Brian Austin Green
Shannen Doherty, the renowned actress best known for her roles in “Charmed” and “Beverly Hills, 90210,” recently opened up about her short-lived romance with her former co-star, Brian Austin Green. In a candid conversation with her friend Tori Spelling on the latter’s podcast, “Mismatched,” Doherty dished on the details of her “super awkward” fling with Green.
During the podcast episode, Spelling confronted Shannen Doherty about her fling with Green, admitting that she had been unaware of it until she listened to Doherty’s podcast. “I did not know until I listened to your podcast that you hooked up with Brian. Oh my God, what?” Spelling exclaimed.
Shannen Doherty, known for her honesty, didn’t hold back as she recounted the brief romantic involvement. “Yeah, yeah, way later, like, maybe when I was doing ‘Charmed.’ I don’t know, it was so much later. I know I was living at the Marmont house, but it was really short-lived,” she explained.
The 52-year-old actress went on to describe the awkwardness that ultimately led to the fling’s demise. “It was short, and it wasn’t like, it’s like we tried something, and then we just went, ‘Yeah, this isn’t going to work.’ Like, the kissing didn’t even make sense. Like, we were like, ‘This is not…’ I can’t even imagine you guys kissing,” Shannen Doherty confessed.
Spelling, seemingly amused by the revelation, couldn’t help but agree, saying, “I know, I know. I can’t imagine it now either, right? Like, that’s why it didn’t go anywhere because it was awkward. It was super awkward.”
Shannen Doherty further elaborated on the lack of chemistry between her and Green, stating, “You’re like, ‘This is not…’ I mean, you guys would have been super hot together, but I just… yeah, it was so like, there was no fireworks because we were so close, and we’d known each other since we were like little kids essentially. So there was just no…“
Despite the failed romance, Shannen Doherty expressed her fondness for Green, describing him as “one of my favorite humans.” However, Green has previously shared a different perspective on his romantic history with his former co-stars.
During a 2019 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Green was asked about his romantic entanglements with his “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars. When the host inquired, “Okay, so you hooked up with Tori? Did you hook up with Shannen?” Green responded, “No, we didn’t.”
Regardless of the conflicting accounts, it is clear that Shannen Doherty and Green’s fling was short-lived and ultimately not meant to be. However, their friendship has endured, particularly during Shannen Doherty battle with stage 4 breast cancer.
In September, Green spoke highly of Shannen Doherty resilience, telling E! News in an exclusive interview, “She’s doing great. I mean, if anybody that I know is going to have to deal with what she’s dealing with, she’s the one that can get through it.”
As Shannen Doherty continues to fight her battle with grace and strength, her openness about her personal life, including her “super awkward” fling with Green, has endeared her to fans worldwide. Her candid nature and unwavering spirit have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, and her journey continues to inspire countless individuals facing their challenges.