Brian Austin Green says 'Martin' star Tichina Arnold hid dating him

Entertainment Weekly • January 15, 2026 • entertainment

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Brian Austin Green revealed on the Funny Knowing You podcast that he dated actress Tichina Arnold during the 1990s while working on Fox shows Beverly Hills, 90210 and Martin, respectively, but their romance was kept secret at Arnold's insistence.
Green, who was deeply immersed in hip-hop culture at the time, explained that he naturally dated mostly Black women due to shared interests, emphasizing it was not a conscious cultural choice.
Arnold initially demanded their relationship remain hidden, which triggered insecurities in Green and led him to view their romance as unhealthy and not serious.
Despite their breakup, Green and Arnold have since reconciled and maintain mutual respect, with Arnold recently describing Green as a "really, really nice