Christy Carlson Romano Shades Former 'Even Stevens' Co-Star Shia LaBeouf After Arrest

The Disney Channel alum opened up about her falling out with LaBeouf following his recent legal troubles in New Orleans.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Christy Carlson Romano, who co-starred with Shia LaBeouf on the Disney Channel series "Even Stevens", shaded her former co-star on Instagram after he was arrested in New Orleans. Romano hinted at their strained relationship, saying she's "stopped inserting" herself in LaBeouf's business and has "bigger fish to fry." This comes after Romano previously opened up about feeling "salty" over LaBeouf's post-"Even Stevens" success, admitting they were never really close despite playing siblings on the show.

Why it matters

The public shading of LaBeouf by his former co-star Romano highlights the complex dynamics that can arise between child stars who find varying levels of success after their shared time in the spotlight. It also speaks to the lasting impact that fame and career trajectories can have on personal relationships, even years later.

The details

In her new Instagram post, Romano lip-synced the phrase "I'm not involved. You made that very clear," seemingly in reference to LaBeouf's recent arrest in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. LaBeouf, 39, was charged with two counts of simple battery after allegedly starting a brawl. Romano did not directly name LaBeouf, but her post came just hours after news of his arrest broke. In a 2021 video, Romano opened up about her falling out with LaBeouf, admitting she felt "salty" over his post-"Even Stevens" success and that they were never really close despite playing siblings on the show.

  • LaBeouf was arrested on Tuesday, February 25, 2026 in New Orleans.
  • Romano shared her shading Instagram post on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Christy Carlson Romano

An American actress who co-starred with Shia LaBeouf on the Disney Channel series "Even Stevens" from 2000 to 2003.

Shia LaBeouf

An American actor who rose to fame as a child star on "Even Stevens" and has since become a major Hollywood star, appearing in films like "Transformers" and "Holes".

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What they’re saying

“When they ask you about your old costar, but you've stopped 'inserting yourself,'”

— Christy Carlson Romano (Instagram)

“I've got bigger 🐟 to fry.”

— Christy Carlson Romano (Instagram)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Romano and LaBeouf will publicly address their falling out or the recent arrest in more detail.

The takeaway

The public shading between former child stars like Romano and LaBeouf highlights the complex personal dynamics that can develop when one co-star finds significantly more fame and success than the other, even years after their shared time in the spotlight.