'Home Improvement' Star Zachery Ty Bryan Admits To Deeply Personal Struggles After Allegations Surface

Zachery Ty Bryan has broken his silence in a deeply personal statement he released shortly after horrifying allegations against him were made public.

The "Home Improvement" star has faced intense scrutiny over the years following his several arrests on various assault and DUI charges.

Most recently, court documents revealed that Zachery Ty Bryan's then-girlfriend had been granted a five-year restraining order after allegedly being physically abused by the child actor.

As previously reported by The Blast, a court granted Bryan's then-girlfriend a five-year restraining order after he allegedly punched her in the head and threatened to kill her.

In a statement to TMZ, the '90s actor admitted he "deeply" regrets the situation and acknowledged that "domestic violence in any form is unacceptable."

Bryan continued, admitting he's battled deeply personal struggles since wrapping up his time on the hit ABC sitcom starring Tim Allen.

"The truth is, I've struggled with the lasting effects of early fame, addiction, and poor decision-making, which have hurt people I care about and led to repeated legal issues, including DUIs and past domestic incidents. This latest situation, involving a restraining order and serious accusations, has been a painful wake-up call," he said.

Bryan's alleged interaction with his then-girlfriend didn't end there, though, as court documents reveal the actor reportedly told the unnamed woman to "shut the f-ck up or I'm gonna shut you up."

Additionally, documents claim that during the alleged altercation, which occurred in the summer of 2025, Bryan reportedly sprayed their shared dog in the face with a substance before locking himself in a room and punching a door so hard that it split from its frame.

In his statement, Bryan also reflected on how challenging his legal woes must be for his eight children. "Being labeled a 'bad dad' cuts deep because my children are my world, and I know I've fallen short," he said.

As he continued, he explained that dealing with fame as a child star "left scars" that he's been unable to address properly. However, he revealed that he's begun taking the appropriate steps to heal, such as attending therapy, counseling, and anger management programs.

While the woman who reported the alleged encounter with Bryan from this summer has remained a mystery, the "First Kid" performer apologized for reportedly hurting her and their family dog.

Social media users began sharing their reactions to the gut-wrenching allegations made against Bryan almost instantly, with one user urging women to "stay away from him" because of his "short temper."

Another user seemingly agreed with Bryan's own statements about being damaged by the thrills of attention at a young age, writing, "I don't think a lot of these celebrities and star athletes ever grow up. They become millionaires at 19 years old, and they never have to deal with much adversity because there's people there taking care of all of your needs."

A third user also chimed in, "Guy needs some major anger management therapy. If he doesn't get his anger and drinking problems in order, he is going to end up spending time in prison. But sometimes it takes prison to straighten you out."

This isn't the first time Bryan has been in the headlines for his alleged misconduct, according to an earlier report from The Blast.

Bryan was previously arrested in 2020 after allegedly trying to strangle his ex-girlfriend and faced charges of "menacing – constituting domestic violence and assault in the fourth degree – constituting domestic violence."

He reportedly attempted to downplay the dangers of the situation in a separate interview, calling it "blown out of proportion."

"We didn't even really get that physical. We got really loud. We were screaming, and because we were in a townhome that had [thin walls], everybody could hear," he said. "Johnnie was, at the time, just really upset about my situation."

In June 2023, Bryan's "Home Improvement" co-star Allen shared his thoughts on the actor's growing struggles, seemingly admitting he'd noticed his challenges from afar.

 “I don’t know what’s going on with him. Zach is a great kid who has grown into a complex man. All you can do is step aside and let somebody go through their process," he said.