Most people know Brian Austin Green had children with his ex-wife, Megan Fox, but many do not realize that this was not his introduction to fatherhood. That happened years earlier when his eldest son, Kassius Lijah, was born in 2002.
But did Brian Austin Green stop seeing his son when he had three new sons with Megan Fox? And does he have any involvement in his life now, years later?
Who Is Brian Austin Green's Son, Kassius Lijah?
Kassius Lijah was born to Brian Austin Green and actress Vanessa Marcil. The former couple parted ways the following year, People reports. This was two years before Green started dating Megan Fox, but there is believed to have been trouble with his ex and his new relationship.
"Ever since Brian and Megan started dating, Brian had conflicts with Vanessa," a source told People. "Megan was very young when they started dating, and she was always jealous and nervous that Brian would go back with Vanessa."
Marcil also shared on Instagram that Fox and Green tried to gain full custody of her son in 2006 and told fans of her struggles with the former couple, including how they had cut Kassius out of their lives.
At the time of her post in 2018, she wrote, "They decided to completely cut Kass out of their lives and his younger brothers' lives. Kass has never met his youngest brother and is not allowed to know where his bio father, stepmother and three younger brothers live. He has only seen his dad in passing or in public places. Custody cases hurt the children only, and the truth shall set us all free. Put the kids first, you guys. There shouldn't be a 'more important parent' kids love both parents equally, no matter what either parent's struggles may be. Kass has been truly heartbroken since being cut out of his other families lives with NO explanation…"
These sentiments were echoed by a source who told People, "Everyone knows Brian doesn't have contact with Kassius. That's his choice, but it doesn't make it right. Brian is a great dad to his sons with Megan, so it's absolutely strange that he doesn't see Kassius." The sons the source refers to are the three children Green shares with Fox; Noah Shannon, mysterious son Bodhi Ransom, and Journey River.
At the time, the source told People, "It's just a sad situation. Brian could easily fix it, and it does seem he cares. Hopefully, Vanessa speaking out in public will now change things."
Did Brian Austin Green Become A Better Father To His Son Kassius Lijah?
In 2020, Vanessa Marcil decided to speak about her ex, Brian Austin Green, again. This time to reveal that he has not taken responsibility as a father.
"[I was] always honest with him about that [not loving Green]. I did, however, feel sorry for him. I still do," she wrote on Instagram (via Us Weekly). "He's a very angry/sad human being who still has too much shame to take full responsibility for his actions as a father. I consciously knew that I could work through childhood traumas through him, and I have. I have great empathy towards him and other people who are still in pain from their childhoods."
The allegations against Brian Austin Green are one side of the story, but what has the actor said about the situation? In 2023, Green's relationship with his son made headlines again, this time after Marcil responded to a Q&A and claimed that they didn't co-parent and that she raised Kassius alone (via Page Six).
Green was unimpressed with the claims and is reported to have refuted them on an Instagram story. He wrote, "So, I can't tell you all how frustrating it is to read continued lies from a 50+-year-old woman on social media like she is still in high school. She has never in her life been someone to walk the walk. Talk is cheap."
He also claimed that his ex-wife, Megan Fox, had been an involved stepparent. "Megan and I bust our asses to give Kass a well-rounded childhood since his mom was rarely there," he wrote. "I'm assuming that's why she posts so much of him now. When will she just GO AWAY."
What Has Brian Austin Green Said About Being A Father To Kassius Lijah?
These days, Brian Austin Green's firstborn, Kassius Lijah, is a young adult. But he has mostly chosen to live his life away from the public eye. But this appears to be changing…
It is not often that photos of him are shared online, which is why when they are, people take notice. In 2022, Us Weekly reported that Green had shared a photo of himself and his son on the set of their film, Rufus. You read that correctly; the father and son are collaborating on a movie.
While we cannot go deeper into their relationship and reveal precisely how close they are, it is unlikely they would be acting alongside each other if there was animosity between them.
As for the film? At the moment, very little is known about it, and it does not appear to have a release date. Green also shared another photo from their project in October 2022, using the caption to praise his son and his experience working with him. "Working with Kass on a movie titled 'Rufus.' Such a great experience!!" Austin Green wrote.
Fans of Brian Austin Green will be able to see more of his relationship with his son once their film is released. Depending on the promotion and success of it, there may be many joint interviews and red-carpet appearances. This could be the perfect opportunity for journalists to ask the questions they have been holding onto for years...
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