Career Timeline of Shia LaBeouf: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Shia LaBeouf built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Shia LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker known for his early role as Louis Stevens in Disney's "Even Stevens," which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award. He transitioned to film, appearing in various movies. LaBeouf has also ventured into filmmaking, directing short films such as "Let's Love Hate" and "Maniac," the latter featuring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi. His career encompasses both acting and directorial roles, showcasing his involvement in various aspects of the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

2004: Contribution to 'I Am Jewish' Book

In 2004, Shia LaBeouf contributed an essay to the book I Am Jewish by Judea Pearl, stating that he has a "personal relationship with God that happens to work within the confines of Judaism".

I Am Jewish: Personal Reflections Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl

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January 2014: Plagiarism Accusations and Daniel Boring Project

In January 2014, Shia LaBeouf addressed plagiarism accusations, stating that copyright laws were too restrictive. He later tweeted a description of his next project, Daniel Boring, which was also plagiarized from a comic by David Clowes. Clowes' attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter, which LaBeouf posted on Twitter.

2014: Collaboration with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö

In early 2014, Shia LaBeouf began collaborating with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö on a series of performance art projects, described as a meditation on celebrity and vulnerability. These projects continued through 2021.

2015: #Introductions Video and "Just Do It" Meme

In 2015, LaBeouf appeared in #Introductions, a video made in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Fine Art students. One segment, an exaggerated motivational speech called "Just Do It", became a viral Internet meme and was the most searched for GIF of 2015 according to Google.

2015: Performance art projects

In 2015, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in high-profile performance art projects, including #Allmymovies and #Touchmysoul

2016: Performance art projects

In 2016, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in high-profile performance art projects, including #Takemeanywhere

2017: Performance art projects

In 2017, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner engaged in high-profile performance art projects, including Hewillnotdivide.us

April 2020: Casting in Don't Worry Darling

In April 2020, Shia LaBeouf was attached to star in the psychological thriller film Don't Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde.

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August 2020: LaBeouf's Claim of Quitting Don't Worry Darling

In August 2020, Shia LaBeouf denied he was fired from Don't Worry Darling and stated that he "quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time".

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September 2020: Replacement in Don't Worry Darling

In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was replaced by Harry Styles in Don't Worry Darling due to ostensible scheduling conflicts. Olivia Wilde later stated that she fired LaBeouf due to his "combative energy" and issues with the cast and crew.

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2021: Performance art projects

In 2021, LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner concluded the high-profile performance art project called Hewillnotdivide.us, which started in 2017.

August 2022: Admission of Harm and Hiatus from Acting

Following the FKA Twigs lawsuit, Netflix removed Shia LaBeouf from its awards campaign for Pieces of a Woman. He took a hiatus from acting and began receiving treatment. In August 2022, he admitted to harming FKA Twigs, acknowledging his past selfish behavior during an interview with Jon Bernthal.

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August 2022: Dispute over Don't Worry Darling Departure

In August 2022, Variety published a story containing email forwards sent to Olivia Wilde and evidence disputing her claims of firing LaBeouf from Don't Worry Darling, including text messages and videos from Wilde asking him to reconsider quitting the film. It was also reported that LaBeouf gave Wilde an ultimatum to choose between him and Florence Pugh, with Wilde choosing Pugh.

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