Shia LaBeouf's History Of Headbutting Resurfaces Amid Wild Mardi Gras Drama
By Afouda Bamidele on February 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM EST
Shia LaBeouf's recent street altercation has got people rummaging through the archives.
The actor was captured headbutting a man outside a bar before getting assaulted by a group of boys during his Mardi Gras celebration. This is not the first time he has been named in a case involving physical assault, violence, and other questionable acts.
Recent events have raised eyebrows in the media about Shia LaBeouf's struggles with the law. His marriage is reportedly taking a toll amid the drama as he and his wife have been separated for a while.
Shia LaBeouf Pulled What Maybe His Signature Move
The recent fight that broke out outside a bar in New Orleans has gained media attention. Viral videos show the actor headbutting a man after an intense exchange of words before casually walking off. A previous video has sufficed, which shows a similar event that took place years ago.
TMZ has shared footage from 2014 where LaBeouf pulled the same stunt with a guy in South London. In that scene, the former child star is seen talking to the man whom he later attacked using vulgar words before getting in his face and smashing his head into him.
The similarities between the events over a decade apart pull the narrative that headbutting might just be his go-to move in fights. After the fight, which made headlines on Tuesday morning, LaBeouf was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery.
The Actor Was Also Physically Assaulted
The TV star took a beating after the fight he allegedly started. He was captured being beaten up by a group of boys in the presence of some onlookers, before the law enforcement agents intervened.
LaBeouf was filmed shirtless on the floor surrounded by three men who hit him repeatedly. They were later joined by a fourth man who was captured getting off a phone call to join in on the fun.
The Blast reported that a witness confirmed the brawl broke out after a bar worker escorted the actor out. The attackers left him lying powerless, yelling, "We gon' beat the f-ck out of you, boy. Chill!" Eyewitnesses also reveal that he was behaving wildly, showed up shirtless, and without cash.
While it has not been determined that LaBeouf's aggressive actions were fueled by intoxication, the doorman at the bar claimed that he was incoherent and "somewhat belligerent." Paramedics attended to him when they arrived at the scene, then loaded him onto the ambulance.
The 39-Year-Old's History Of Getting Physical Extended To His Romantic Relationships
The Disney alum's ex-girlfriend had previously accused him of being abusive during the course of their relationship. FKA Twigs, who dated the former child star for almost a year, claimed that he subjected her to lengthy periods of abuse.
She alleged that he was controlling and attempted to take control of all parts of their lives and the relationship. She also claimed that he would assign daily doses of acts of affectionfor her to fulfill.
Twigs claimed that she felt controlled, low, and confused, and there was the underlying fear of leaving the relationship lurking within her.
Acknowledging that the relationship was overwhelming and unhealthy for her, she decided to walk out of it, seek help, and plans to sue LaBeouf on the grounds of domestic violence.
The 'Fury' Star Went Back To Drinking Shortly After His Release
After spending a night behind bars in New Orleans, LaBeouf was photographed in public drinking and walking along the Mardi Gras parade. As reported by The Blast, an eyewitness claimed they saw him stop at a Shell gas station and buy a Gatorade.
Then he was reportedly seen walking about two miles to the Mardi Gras parade route in the same clothes he had worn the previous day. While on his walk, he appeared to grab a Topo Chico beverage before heading into Cajun Mike's Pub and Grub.
The 39-year-old was also seen enjoying a cold beer as the day went on, talking to some fans before purchasing some new clothes. Uploaded photos showed LaBeouf in his new outfit, chugging a Paradise Park lager, raising questions about his sobriety.
Shia LaBeouf Has Reportedly Split From His Wife
One thing that stood out in his recent pictures was the absence of his wedding ring, and recent reports reveal that the pair have been estranged for about a year.
The Blast previously reported that their marriage has been thorny for a while now, and sources say this led to a quiet split. While it remains unclear whether either of them has taken steps to dissolve the marriage officially, Mia Goth and the actor are not together.
An insider also revealed that the Disney alum moved to New Orleans after the breakup to be closer to some of his family. The duo's relationship has not been smooth sailing for a while.
In 2018, they made headlines after their rep confirmed they had filed for divorce, but two years later, they seemed to have reconciled and were seen together in public.
