Shia LaBeouf is an exceptional actor and writer who is currently worth around $25 million. Having acted in multiple A-list projects and billion-dollar franchises, the actor has accumulated vast wealth and continues to earn more. However, despite his fame, the actor has been involved in multiple controversies and scandals.
Thanks to his varied controversies a significant chunk of his huge fortune goes towards his legal fees amid his other investments in real estate and in seeking therapy and rehab.
Shia LaBouf’s Legal Fees Draining The Actor’s Fortune
It is no secret that in Hollywood, Shia LaBeouf is among the most controversial actors. From been arrested multiple times for causing ruckus while drunk, stealing, assaulting, and making allegedly racist comments, as well as facing a lawsuit after being accused by his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs.
Thanks to his many controversies and actions, the actor has been in legal trouble for a long time now, which has also jeopardized his career to some degree. His alcoholism is a major reason why he has had to face huge amounts of legal fees. Furthermore, his lawsuit with Twigs has been postponed till 2024 which means LaBeouf will continue to pay legal fees till it ends.
Shia LaBeouf Has Been In Multiple Controversies
Even before the actor became an actor, he had already been caught stealing. The actor has long battled with alcoholism, which has contributed majorly to his controversial acts. Here is a list of some major controversies the actor has been surrounded in the present or the past:
1. Caught For Stealing
The Transformers star was just nine when he was caught for the first time on suspicion of allegedly trying to steal a pair of Nike shoes. Although he was released after six hours, this was the first time he was ever arrested. He was later arrested at the age of 11 for trying to steal a Gameboy Pokemon from a Kmart.
2. Arrested For Being Drunk, Multiple Times
The Indiana Jones star has been arrested multiple times for being drunk over the years, causing disruption, engaging in fights, and drunk driving. Back in 2008, he was under suspicion of driving under the influence when his car got in a crash injuring two others. He was barred from driving after he said no to a breath test.
In 2014, he also drunkenly disrupted a performance of Cabaret and was arrested and sentenced to 3 months of alcohol abuse treatment. And just the year after he was arrested again for being too intoxicated in public at the Austin City Limits music festival.
3. Arrested For Altercation
In 2007, the star was arrested after allegedly trying to stab a neighbor leading to him spending two days behind bars. He was also involved in two bar fights in 2011, although no arrests were made. In 2017, he was again arrested on suspicion of assault, although all charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence. The same year he was later arrested for hurling racist slurs against a police officer.
4. Lawsuit For S*xual Battery And Assault
Shia LaBeouf’s ex-girlfriend and singer FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit against him for the alleged emotional, s*xual, and physical abuse he subjected her to during their relationship, from 2018-2019. She claimed the actor was often violent towards her including choking her, was emotionally abusive, and would not allow her to wear any clothing to bed, among other things. The lawsuit is ongoing.
