History of Shia LaBeouf in Timeline

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, making his debut in The Christmas Path (1998). LaBeouf has also ventured into directing, with short films like Let's Love Hate (2004) and Maniac (2011), featuring rappers Cage and Kid Cudi, showcasing his diverse creative endeavors.

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2004: Contributed essay to I Am Jewish

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".

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2007: Justin M. Damiano comic by Dan Clowes

In 2007, Dan Clowes created the comic Justin M. Damiano, which Shia LaBeouf's short film Howard Cantour.com was accused of plagiarizing in 2013.

2007: Declared religion had 'never made sense'

In 2007, Shia LaBeouf, who had previously described himself as Jewish, declared that religion had 'never made sense' to him.

2010: Apology lifted from a Yahoo! Answers post

Following the plagiarism accusations for his short film, Shia LaBeouf's apology in 2013 was criticized, with some sites noting that it appeared to have been lifted from a 2010 post on Yahoo! Answers.

2012: Met Mia Goth while filming Nymphomaniac

In 2012, Shia LaBeouf met British actress Mia Goth while filming Nymphomaniac.

December 17, 2013: Released short film Howard Cantour.com and plagiarism accusations

On December 17, 2013, Shia LaBeouf released his short film Howard Cantour.com, which was noted for its close similarity to Justin M. Damiano, a 2007 comic by Dan Clowes, leading to plagiarism accusations. LaBeouf removed the film and apologized.

January 2014: Plagiarism accusations and cease-and-desist letter

In January 2014, Shia LaBeouf spoke about plagiarism accusations, described his next project as Daniel Boring (referencing David Boring, another comic by Dan Clowes), and received a cease-and-desist letter from Clowes' attorney.

June 26, 2014: Arrested at Studio 54

On June 26, 2014, Shia LaBeouf was arrested at New York City's Studio 54 theater and subsequently charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and criminal trespass. Following the incident, LaBeouf sought outpatient treatment for alcoholism. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.

October 2014: Found God doing Fury and became a Christian man

In October 2014, Shia LaBeouf stated in an interview that "I found God doing [the film] Fury. I became a Christian man [...] Brad [Pitt] was really instrumental in guiding my head through this."

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2015: Appeared in #Introductions and "Just Do It" became an Internet meme

In 2015, Shia LaBeouf appeared in #Introductions, a half-hour video made in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Fine Art students. A segment from the video, dubbed "Just Do It", became an Internet meme after going viral and became the most searched for GIF of 2015 according to Google.

2015: Endorsed Jeremy Corbyn

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

October 10, 2016: Apparent marriage to Mia Goth in Las Vegas

On October 10, 2016, Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth appeared to have married in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator.

July 8, 2017: Arrested in Savannah, Georgia

On July 8, 2017, Shia LaBeouf was arrested in downtown Savannah, Georgia, for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and obstruction. He was shown making "profanity-laced racial remarks" towards police officers during his arrest.

October 2017: Plea and Sentencing

In October 2017, Shia LaBeouf pleaded no contest to the charge of disorderly conduct and was found guilty of obstruction but not guilty of public intoxication. He was sentenced to probation for one year, a $1,000 fine, and therapy for anger and substance use issues.

September 2018: Separation and divorce filing from Mia Goth

In September 2018, it was announced that Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth had separated and filed for divorce.

2018: Dated FKA Twigs

In 2018, Shia LaBeouf began dating British musician FKA Twigs.

2019: Relationship with FKA Twigs ended

Shia LaBeouf's relationship with British musician FKA Twigs lasted from 2018 to 2019.

April 2020: Attached to star 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: Denied firing from Don't Worry Darling

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

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September 2020: Criminally charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft

In September 2020, Shia LaBeouf was criminally charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft for his involvement in an altercation with a man in June of that year. He pleaded not guilty.

September 2020: Replaced in Don't Worry Darling

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

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December 2020: Sued by FKA Twigs for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress

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 detailed allegations that he abused another ex-girlfriend, stylist Karolyn Pho.

2020: Began dating Margaret Qualley

In 2020, Shia LaBeouf began dating American actress Margaret Qualley after they co-starred in her sister Rainey Qualley's short film music video "Love Me Like You Hate Me".

January 2021: Relationship with Margaret Qualley ended

In January 2021, the relationship between Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley reportedly ended.

May 2021: Ordered into a diversion program

In May 2021, a judge ordered Shia LaBeouf into a diversion program, with the charges possibly dropped should LaBeouf complete the program within a year.

February 2022: Reconciliation and pregnancy announcement with Mia Goth

In February 2022, it was reported that Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf had reconciled, and she was pregnant with their first child.

March 2022: Birth of daughter with Mia Goth

In March 2022, Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth's daughter was born.

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August 2022: Remarks on Real Ones podcast

Following the lawsuit by FKA Twigs, during an interview with Jon Bernthal on his Real Ones podcast in August 2022, Shia LaBeouf remarked that he had "hurt that woman", adding, "I was a pleasure-seeking, selfish, self-centered, dishonest, inconsiderate, fearful human being."

August 2022: Variety published story containing email forwards about Don't Worry Darling

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

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August 2022: Fell in love with the Catholic faith

In an August 2022 interview with Bishop Robert Barron, Shia LaBeouf said that he had fallen in love with the Catholic faith while studying for the role of Padre Pio and staying in a Capuchin monastery.

April 17, 2023: Original date of the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.

April 17, 2023 was the original scheduled date for the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress, for the suit filed by FKA Twigs.

May 2023: Undergoing Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

In May 2023, Shia LaBeouf confirmed that he was undergoing the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

November 6, 2023: Second scheduled date of the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.

November 6, 2023 was the second scheduled date for the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress, for the suit filed by FKA Twigs, after being previously scheduled for April 17, 2023.

December 2023: Confirmed into the Catholic Church

On December 31, 2023, Shia LaBeouf was confirmed into the Catholic Church by Bishop Barron and expressed a wish to enter into the diaconate.

October 14, 2024: Third scheduled date of the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.

October 14, 2024 was the third scheduled date for the trial for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress, for the suit filed by FKA Twigs, after being previously scheduled for April 17, 2023, and November 6, 2023.

September 29, 2025: Scheduled trial date for lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs

The lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs against Shia LaBeouf for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress is scheduled to proceed to trial in September 29, 2025, after being previously scheduled for April 17, 2023, November 6, 2023, and then October 14, 2024.