Shia LaBeouf Tried Saving Marriage to Mia Goth, Friends Say

Sources claim actor made efforts to reconcile before 2025 split

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:39am

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According to sources, actor Shia LaBeouf tried everything to save his marriage to actress Mia Goth before they split in 2025. Insiders say LaBeouf "cares immensely" for their daughter Isabel and was present in her life, even as Goth was busy working. While Goth's sources deny her career played a role, LaBeouf's friends claim his drinking issues ultimately led to the breakdown of the union.

Why it matters

The high-profile split between LaBeouf and Goth, who met on the set of "Nymphomaniac" in 2012 and married in 2016, has garnered significant media attention. The reports of LaBeouf's efforts to save the marriage provide insight into the challenges faced by celebrity couples and the impact of personal struggles on relationships.

The details

Sources close to LaBeouf claim the actor "tried everything" to salvage his marriage to Goth, including embracing religion and taking vacations. However, Goth's representatives allege LaBeouf's drinking was a major factor in the breakdown of the union. Goth is said to have felt LaBeouf was not "capable of becoming a better person or working on his issues", and she hopes he will seek rehabilitation to address his problems.

  • LaBeouf and Goth quietly split almost a year ago, a source previously told Page Six.
  • The former couple welcomed their daughter Isabel in March 2022.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old actor known for his roles in films like "Transformers" and "Holes". He has reportedly tried to save his marriage to Mia Goth, including embracing religion and taking vacations, but his drinking issues ultimately led to the split.

Mia Goth

A 32-year-old actress who starred in films like "Pearl" and "Nymphomaniac". She is said to have felt LaBeouf was not capable of improving himself or addressing his issues, and she no longer wants to be married to him.

Isabel

The daughter of Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth, born in March 2022. LaBeouf is reported to have been present in his daughter's life despite the marital issues.

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What they’re saying

“She gave me hope when I was really running on fumes.”

— Shia LaBeouf

What’s next

Goth is hoping LaBeouf will attend rehab to address his alleged drinking issues following a recent arrest during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

The takeaway

The split between Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth highlights the challenges faced by celebrity couples in maintaining their relationships, even when one partner makes efforts to save the marriage. The reports suggest personal struggles, such as substance abuse, can ultimately undermine even the strongest attempts at reconciliation.