Shia LaBeouf quickly rejoined the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans after being released from jail on Tuesday, February 17th. He’d been arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery following a fight that sent him to the hospital. The Daily Mail obtained video showing LaBeouf, shortly after his release, angrily ripping off a wristband and telling a photographer to leave him alone before jogging away. Despite the morning’s incident, he appeared eager to get back to enjoying the festivities.
The actor reportedly walked two miles to get to the main part of the parade, stopping at a store to buy a new shirt and sunglasses. Once there, he mixed in with the crowd, drank beer, and took photos with fans.
This appearance happened just hours after he was involved in a fight that several people had to break up. The fight took place early Tuesday morning outside a bar on Royal Street.
Videos from the scene showed Shia LaBeouf, without a shirt, wrestling on the ground with a group of men who were trying to hold him down. As he tried to get up, another man punched him twice in the face and told him to stay down.
Shia LaBeouf escaped from jail before completing a short, publicly-shaming walk as part of his sentence, reaching a new low point during Mardi Gras celebrations. Details of the incident and a leaked video of a bar fight have emerged.
— Simo Saadi (@Simo7809957085) February 17, 2026
This recent incident is a disappointing step back for the 39-year-old, especially considering how openly he discussed his commitment to staying sober. He announced in 2022 that he had stopped drinking for good and had been sober for over a year and a half.
He often talked about how his faith and the support of his community helped him change his life after years of public legal issues. On top of these challenges, Shia LaBeouf is also dealing with a personal change, as reports indicate he and his wife, Mia Goth, separated quietly last year.
The couple, who married in 2016 and have a young daughter, had a famously turbulent relationship. Sources say the actor recently moved to New Orleans to be closer to his family following the split.
Despite a history of unpredictable behavior, Shia LaBeouf continues to work steadily in film, with several projects planned for the coming months and years. He’s starring in the crime thriller God of the Rodeo, directed by Rosalind Ross, which tells a story of hardship and finding hope within the world of prison rodeos.
LaBeouf also has a leading role in David Mamet’s Henry Johnson and appears in the upcoming psychological drama Salvable. His career is often a blend of critically acclaimed work and public controversies.
He recently appeared in Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious film Megalopolis and is currently developing his own scripts. With a court hearing scheduled for March 19th, many are watching to see if he can build on the professional success he achieved while sober.
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2026-02-18 11:45