Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf, 39, found himself in legal trouble early Tuesday morning in New Orleans during the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebrations.
TMZ reports that the Fury star was involved in a physical altercation outside a French Quarter bar shortly after midnight, prompting paramedics to respond to the scene.
Video shared online shows LaBeouf being treated near an ambulance, shirtless and showing his large back tattoo, before being seen sitting in the back of a car while interacting with people on the street.
Police records indicate he is now facing two charges of simple battery.
Partying Turns Chaotic Outside French Quarter Bar
According to reports, LaBeouf had been escorted out of the bar by staff earlier but returned to confront someone, which escalated into a fight.
Observers captured the actor on a gurney inside an ambulance with the doors closed, looking exhausted.
Interestingly, just the day before, LaBeouf was seen enjoying Mardi Gras festivities in a casual outfit with a red hat and a bottle of beer, appearing to take in the parade in high spirits.
A History of Legal Encounters and Public Incidents
This is not LaBeouf’s first brush with the law.
The actor’s history includes multiple arrests related to public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor battery. Notable incidents include:
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June 2014: Arrested at Studio 54 in New York City for disorderly conduct and criminal trespass during a Broadway Cabaret performance.
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October 2015: Arrested in Austin, Texas, for public intoxication.
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2017: Arrested in Savannah, Georgia, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, which led to court-ordered rehab and a PTSD diagnosis addressing childhood trauma.
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2020: In Los Angeles, involved in a misdemeanor battery and theft incident, resulting in mandated therapy, 12-step program participation, and sobriety monitoring.
LaBeouf has publicly acknowledged his struggles with substance abuse and past abusive behaviors, stating in the New York Times that he has been “abusive to myself and everyone around me for years” while also disputing certain allegations.
Personal Life: Marriage and Family
The actor is married to British actress Mia Goth.
The couple welcomed their daughter Isabel in March 2022.
LaBeouf and Goth originally met in 2012, married in Las Vegas in 2016, separated briefly, and later reconciled to build their family.
Previous Legal Battles With FKA twigs
LaBeouf was previously involved in a high-profile lawsuit with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs (Tahliah Debrett Barnett), who alleged sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress during their 2019 relationship.
The case was settled out of court in 2025, with both parties issuing a statement wishing each other happiness and peace.
FKA twigs has since focused on advocacy work supporting survivors of abuse.
What’s Next?
LaBeouf is currently facing legal proceedings for the Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans.
Court dates and potential sentencing have not yet been announced.
Observers and fans will likely be watching closely to see how authorities handle this latest incident.
Meanwhile, the actor’s ongoing efforts to maintain sobriety and stability in his personal life will remain under public scrutiny.
Summary
By HEIDI PARKER, US DEPUTY SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR
Shia LaBeouf was arrested early Tuesday in New Orleans during Mardi Gras after a fight outside a French Quarter bar.
He faces two charges of simple battery. The 39-year-old actor has a documented history of legal issues involving disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and misdemeanor battery, and has undergone court-mandated therapy and rehab.
LaBeouf is married to Mia Goth, with whom he has a daughter, and previously settled a lawsuit with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs.
