Long before he became a household name as David Silver on Beverly Hills, 90210, I was already watching Brian Austin Green as the younger sibling of Tonya Crowe and one of Donna Mills' on-screen sons in Knots Landing. Even before his breakout role in the iconic teen drama, Brian was no stranger to television—he had already appeared in a number of beloved shows throughout the '90s, including Growing Pains, Melrose Place, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, Fantastic Four, MADtv, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac.

I recently had the chance to catch up with Brian for a brief but insightful interview during The Hollywood Show—and I’m excited to share it with you here.

Ruchel: What was it like growing up in the spotlight?

Brian: It's odd. It's weird meeting people at conventions—what's normal for them feels strange to me. I've never met any of you, yet everyone seems to know me. They know everything about my life back then, so it's kind of strange. It's not a natural thing at all. It's just... different.

Ruchel: How do you feel being part of The Hollywood Show convention?

Brian: This is fun for me because I know so many of the other actors and actresses here. It’s like getting to revisit my life when I was younger—we all knew each other, and the business was so much smaller back then. We’d all be together at events. Now, it’s so spread out, with so many shows and so many platforms for them. But yeah, this is really fun for me.

Ruchel: How has your perspective on fame and success evolved over the years?

Brian: I think when I was younger, I just took it for granted. I mean, there was a part of me that felt like, “Oh, this is just normal life for everyone.” Now, in my 50s, I really appreciate all the opportunities I had when I was younger—and I appreciate all the fans I’ve gained throughout my career and through all the different things I’ve done. I'm just much more appreciative. I'm much more… grounded.

Ruchel: You’ve seen a lot of changes in Hollywood since you started. What do you think has been the biggest shift in the industry?

Brian: The internet. I’ve been in this business since I was nine, so I’ve seen the evolution of all of it firsthand while I was working. Back then, you had your big three networks—now you’ve got 50 networks and all these streaming platforms. You’d think with all that opportunity, you’d be way busier, but that’s not necessarily the case.

There are so many different services now, and a lot of them want to cast unknowns for their stories. It’s different in that way. You used to build your career to a point where it sustained itself—people would want you for projects. Now, it feels like people are steering away from that, so it's kind of like refiguring how it all works.

Catching up with Brian Austin Green at The Hollywood Show was both nostalgic and refreshing. From his early days on Knots Landing to becoming a household name on Beverly Hills, 90210, Brian has navigated the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood with humility and perspective. His reflections on fame, the evolution of the industry, and the importance of appreciating each chapter of his journey offer a glimpse into the grounded person behind the spotlight. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering his work, one thing is clear—Brian’s story is still unfolding, and he’s embracing it with gratitude and authenticity.

Brian Austin Green and THS blogger Ruchel Freibrun