Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Shia LaBeouf. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Shia LaBeouf is an American actor and filmmaker. He gained initial recognition for his role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, earning him a Daytime Emmy Award. LaBeouf transitioned to film, making his debut in The Christmas Path (1998). He has also ventured into directing, with short films like Let's Love Hate (2004) and Maniac (2011), which featured rappers Cage and Kid Cudi. He is known for his work in both television and film.
In 2008, filming took place for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, where Shia LaBeouf reprised his role as Sam Witwicky. He sustained a hand injury during this period, leading to script revisions. He also injured his eye near the end of filming.
In 2009, Shia LaBeouf reprised his role as Sam Witwicky in the sequel to Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. He received a Razzie nomination for Worst Screen Couple.
In 2013, Shia LaBeouf was criticized for his apology regarding the Howard Cantour.com controversy, with some noting that the apology itself appeared to have been lifted from a 2010 post on Yahoo! Answers.
In February 2013, Shia LaBeouf pulled out of his planned Broadway debut in Lyle Kessler's play Orphans, citing creative differences.
On December 17, 2013, Shia LaBeouf released his short film Howard Cantour.com, which was noted for its close similarity to Dan Clowes' 2007 comic Justin M. Damiano. LaBeouf later removed the film and issued apologies.
In January 2014, Shia LaBeouf addressed plagiarism accusations, claiming copyright laws were too restrictive. He then 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.
On June 26, 2014, Shia LaBeouf was arrested at Studio 54 in New York City and charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal trespass for "acting disorderly, yelling and being loud". He later sought outpatient treatment for alcoholism and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
On July 8, 2017, Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and obstruction. He made profanity-laced racial remarks towards police officers and later attributed the incident to his alcohol addiction.
In October 2017, following his July arrest, Shia LaBeouf pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and was found guilty of obstruction. He was sentenced to probation, fined, and ordered to seek therapy for anger and substance use issues.
In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was criminally charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft for an altercation that occurred in June 2020. He pleaded not guilty.
In December 2020, Shia LaBeouf was sued by his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit also alleged abuse of stylist Karolyn Pho.
In May 2021, a judge ordered Shia LaBeouf into a diversion program following his charges of misdemeanor battery and petty theft. The charges could be dropped if LaBeouf completed the program within a year.
Following the lawsuit, Netflix removed Shia LaBeouf from awards consideration for Pieces of a Woman. In August 2022, during a podcast interview, LaBeouf acknowledged hurting FKA Twigs, describing himself as selfish and dishonest, and stated he had been receiving treatment.
April 17, 2023, was initially scheduled as the trial date for the lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs against Shia LaBeouf, but was later postponed.
November 6, 2023, was the second scheduled trial date for the lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs against Shia LaBeouf, but was later postponed.
October 14, 2024, was the third scheduled trial date for the lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs against Shia LaBeouf, but was later postponed.
September 29, 2025, is the currently scheduled trial date for the lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs against Shia LaBeouf, alleging sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.
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