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 recognized for his early role as Louis Stevens in Disney's "Even Stevens," earning him Young Artist Award nominations and a Daytime Emmy win. He transitioned to film, debuting in "The Christmas Path" (1998). LaBeouf expanded his creative endeavors by directing short films, including "Let's Love Hate" (2004) and "Maniac" (2011), the latter featuring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi, showcasing his diverse artistic interests beyond acting.

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

2004: Contribution to "I Am Jewish"

In 2004, Shia LaBeouf contributed an essay to the book "I Am Jewish", discussing his personal relationship with God within Judaism.

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

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November 2014: #Interview piece

In November 2014, LaBeouf discussed feeling remorseful at the start of the #Iamsorry performance, during the trio's #Interview piece.

2014: Collaboration with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö

In 2014, Shia LaBeouf began collaborating with British artist Luke Turner and Finnish artist Nastja Säde Rönkkö on performance art projects exploring celebrity and vulnerability.

2015: Appearance in #Introductions and "Just Do It" meme

In 2015, LaBeouf appeared in #Introductions, a video made with Central Saint Martins Fine Art students. A segment called "Just Do It" became a popular Internet meme.

2015: Performance art projects

In 2015, Shia LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner continued their series of performance art projects.

2016: Performance art projects

In 2016, Shia LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner continued their series of performance art projects, including #Takemeanywhere.

2017: Performance art projects

In 2017, Shia LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner continued their series of performance art projects, including Hewillnotdivide.us.

April 2020: Attached to "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: Dispute over "Don't Worry Darling" departure

In August 2020, Shia LaBeouf claimed he "quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time", disputing Olivia Wilde's claim that he was fired from "Don't Worry Darling".

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September 2020: Replacement in "Don't Worry Darling"

In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was replaced by Harry Styles in the film "Don't Worry Darling", with Olivia Wilde stating she fired him due to his "combative energy".

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2021: Performance art projects

In 2021, Shia LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner continued their series of performance art projects, including Hewillnotdivide.us.

August 2022: Continued Dispute over "Don't Worry Darling" Departure

In August 2022, Variety published emails and messages disputing Wilde's claims of firing LaBeouf from "Don't Worry Darling", with Wilde later stating "all I'll say is he was replaced".

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