Shia LaBeouf Accused of Hurling Gay Slurs During Bar Brawl in New Orleans

The 'Holes' star allegedly called individuals 'f—–s' while striking them with closed fists outside a New Orleans bar early Tuesday morning.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:23am

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Shia LaBeouf has been accused of shouting gay slurs at two men amid a wild Mardi Gras bar brawl that ended in his arrest earlier this week in New Orleans. According to a police incident report, the 39-year-old actor allegedly called the individuals 'f—–s' multiple times while striking them with his closed fists outside a local establishment. LaBeouf continued to shout the slurs even after officers arrived to investigate and arrest him.

Why it matters

This incident highlights LaBeouf's ongoing personal struggles and legal troubles, which have included previous arrests for public intoxication, assault, and disorderly conduct. The use of anti-LGBTQ slurs during the altercation also raises concerns about potential bias-motivated aspects of the alleged crime.

The details

According to the police report, LaBeouf allegedly punched one of the individuals, possibly dislocating his nose. After his arrest, LaBeouf was heard saying, 'These f—–s put me in jail. I'm a Catholic.' One of the alleged victims told LaBeouf that he didn't want to fight, but the actor is accused of punching him anyway.

  • The incident occurred early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
  • LaBeouf was arrested on Tuesday and spent time behind bars at Orleans Parish Prison in Louisiana.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old American actor known for his roles in films like 'Holes' and 'Megalopolis', who has a history of legal troubles and personal struggles.

Two unnamed individuals

The two men that LaBeouf allegedly called gay slurs and physically assaulted during the bar brawl.

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What they’re saying

“These f—–s put me in jail. I'm a Catholic.”

— Shia LaBeouf

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow LaBeouf out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident further highlights LaBeouf's ongoing personal and legal troubles, raising questions about his behavior and potential bias-motivated aspects of the alleged crime. It also comes amid his recent split from wife Mia Goth, with whom he has a young daughter.