Overview

• Shia LaBeouf faced criticism after comparing his ambition to Timothée Chalamet’s in a recent interview, calling Chalamet’s pursuit of greatness 'cute' while suggesting his own was not perceived the same way.
• Fans reacted strongly on social media, accusing LaBeouf of shading Chalamet and resurfacing allegations from FKA Twigs’ 2020 abuse lawsuit, which LaBeouf denies and is set for trial in September 2025.
• To counter claims of discord, LaBeouf shared a screenshot of a friendly 2023 email exchange where Chalamet praised his performance in the play 'Henry Johnson' and LaBeouf responded warmly.
• In his social media post, LaBeouf praised Chalamet as 'doing better work than anyone alive,' emphasizing mutual respect and dismissing feud rumors.
• The controversy highlights ongoing scrutiny of LaBeouf’s public persona, shaped by his acting career, personal controversies, and legal challenges.