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Shia LaBeouf Reflects on Past Struggles and Promotes New Film Amid Legal Challenges

The actor recounts living in Central Park during a turbulent period, shares his spiritual transformation, and prepares for a September trial while marketing his latest role in David Mamet’s 'Henry Johnson.'

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Overview

  • Shia LaBeouf revealed he lived in New York's Central Park during rehearsals for the 2013 Broadway play 'Orphans,' describing it as a challenging time in his life.
  • He admitted to using steroids during this period, attributing his struggles to a lack of spiritual grounding, which he later addressed by embracing Catholicism and living in a monastery.
  • LaBeouf stars as a highly intelligent prison inmate in David Mamet’s upcoming film 'Henry Johnson,' which he is promoting without major studio backing.
  • The actor has faced professional setbacks due to past controversies, including a public fallout with Alec Baldwin and a reputation for erratic behavior.
  • LaBeouf is set to face a September 2025 trial over sexual assault allegations brought by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, which he denies, though he has acknowledged some harmful behavior in past relationships.