Overview

• Shia LaBeouf revealed he lived in Central Park during a turbulent period in 2013, while working on the Broadway play 'Orphans,' which he later left due to personal struggles.
• He admitted to substance abuse, including steroid use, and described being 'not in a good way' at the time, which contributed to professional and personal tensions.
• LaBeouf credits his spiritual transformation through Catholicism and time spent in a monastery with reshaping his character and approach to life and work.
• The actor faces ongoing scrutiny, including a 2021 sexual-battery lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, which he has publicly acknowledged as part of his past abusive behavior.
• LaBeouf is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of a documentary about his acting school, Slauson Rec, marking a significant step in his efforts to redefine his career and public image.