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 role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award. He began his film career with a debut in The Christmas Path (1998) and transitioned to directing with short films like Let's Love Hate (2004) and Maniac (2011), the latter featuring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi. LaBeouf has become a recognized figure in both television and film.

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2004: Essay in I Am Jewish

In 2004, Shia LaBeouf contributed an essay to the book "I Am Jewish", stating that he has a personal relationship with God within 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, arguing against restrictive copyright laws. He then tweeted a description of his next project, "Daniel Boring," which was a word-for-word copy of David Clowes' comic description, leading to a cease-and-desist letter from Clowes' attorney.

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 a series of performance art projects.

2015: #Allmymovies performance art project

In 2015, LaBeouf, Rönkkö, and Turner engaged in the high profile performance art project called #Allmymovies.

2015: "Just Do It" Internet Meme

In 2015, Shia LaBeouf appeared in #Introductions, a video collaboration with Central Saint Martins Fine Art students. One segment, an exaggerated motivational speech called "Just Do It," became an Internet meme after going viral.

2015: Endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn

In 2015, Shia LaBeouf endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's campaign in the Labour Party leadership election in the United Kingdom.

2016: #Takemeanywhere performance art project

In 2016, LaBeouf, Rönkkö, and Turner engaged in the high profile performance art project called #Takemeanywhere.

2017: Collaboration with Luke Turner and Nastja Säde Rönkkö

In 2017, LaBeouf, Rönkkö, and Turner continued their collaboration on high-profile performance art projects.

April 2020: Casting in Don't Worry Darling

In April 2020, Shia LaBeouf was initially cast 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 claimed he quit "Don't Worry Darling" due to lack of rehearsal time, disputing claims he was fired.

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 scheduling conflicts, though Olivia Wilde later stated she fired him due to his "combative energy."

2021: Hewillnotdivide.us performance art project completed

In 2021, LaBeouf, Rönkkö, and Turner concluded their performance art project Hewillnotdivide.us.

August 2022: Dispute Over Don't Worry Darling Firing

In August 2022, Variety published emails and messages suggesting Olivia Wilde asked Shia LaBeouf to reconsider quitting "Don't Worry Darling", contradicting her claim that she fired him. Wilde maintained he was replaced, and reports indicated an ultimatum between LaBeouf and Florence Pugh led to Wilde choosing Pugh.