The alleged Mardi Gras brawl involving Shia LaBeouf is perhaps something that we should have seen coming. A few months ago, the actor starred in a movie titled The Rooster Prince.
While he was reportedly a consummate professional when the cameras were rolling, there were also apparently some troubling signs. One source says that his behavior was erratic at times, including intense mood swings. It reportedly reached a point where others wondered whether he might be facing personal problems. Last year, Shia broke up with British actress Mia Goth. The ex-couple have one child.
Shia LaBeouf is facing allegations of assault
It’s complicated to dissect why Shia was reportedly behaving erratically on set for The Rooster Prince. While some were concerned about his well-being, it’s possible he was just in character. According to TMZ, Shia’s character suffers from mental health issues, which might explain the odd behavior.
The tabloid outlet made it clear that no one they spoke with saw any behavior like the kind he allegedly displayed when a huge fight broke out in the Big Easy this week. Shia was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery following the brawl. Less than an hour after his court appearance on Wednesday, he was at a local pub in New Orleans chowing down on a burger and fries.
Shia only recently relocated to the Big Easy, purchasing a $1 million home following his separation from Mia. He has a lengthy history of legal troubles. In 2020, his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs sued him for alleged sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress. He was arrested in 2014 for supposed disorderly conduct, harassment and criminal trespass at Studio 54 in New York.
He previously had to undergo a divergent program after being criminally charged with petty theft and misdemeanour battery in 2020. His last movie to be released was a documentary called Slauson Rec. It details Shia’s experimental acting at the Slauson Recreation Center in South Central Los Angeles. It also discusses its euphoric beginning to its collapse, marked by Shia’s volatile outbursts and physical confrontations.
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