Why Mia Goth Walked Away From Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf has never been far from controversy, but his latest arrest in New Orleans has cast fresh light on the personal struggles behind the headlines. 

Just days after being released from jail following a drunken bar brawl, new details emerged about his crumbling marriage to Mia Goth. 

According to a source close to the couple, Goth quietly ended their relationship months ago, citing LaBeouf’s erratic behavior and constant fights as the breaking point.

When Shia LaBeouf exited the New Orleans jail wearing the same clothes from the night before, there was no bodyguard, no agent, and no sign of support. 

The 39-year-old had been arrested after a drunken bar fight that required paramedics. 

Instead of retreating quietly, he jogged two miles back toward the heart of Mardi Gras celebrations, beer in hand.

The troubling scene followed what a source describes as a much deeper personal blow. According to the insider, LaBeouf’s wife, Mia Goth, ended their tumultuous marriage five months ago. 

The source explained that the “Frankenstein” actress made the decision herself. 

“Mia broke it off with him, because his behavior was erratic and she didn’t want to deal with it any more as they were always getting into fights. It doesn’t look like they will be getting back together either,” they told the Daily Mail. 

For LaBeouf, who once said Goth “saved” his life during a 2022 rehab stint, the loss appears to have hit hard.

Those close to the couple say the split was not sudden but the result of long-standing strain. 

Mia Goth met Shia LaBeouf in 2013 on the controversial film “Nymphomaniac.” They tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2016, divorced in 2018, reconciled two years later, and welcomed daughter Isabel in March 2022.

However, the actor’s personality reportedly made stability difficult. As one source put it, “Shia is not the easiest person to be with. He is a very intense individual, very opinionated and goes to the beat of his own drum.” 

The insider explained that friends, colleagues and lovers all seem to have trouble handling him and being around him for a long time.

At the same time, that intensity appears to be part of what draws people in. 

“But that is also a reason they are attracted, or want to be in his presence, because he is a very interesting guy – a one of one, very intellectual. He is somebody people gravitate to, so it is a bit of a Catch-22,” they added.

For Goth, however, motherhood seems to have shifted her priorities. 

In October, she reflected, noting that she didn’t have time for “bullsh*t” like she did in the past, which she revealed “helped a lot.”

LaBeouf’s struggles did not begin with fame. Born in Los Angeles, he rose to prominence at 13 on Disney’s “Even Stevens,” but his childhood was marked by instability. 

His father, Jeff, a Vietnam veteran, struggled with addiction and once served prison time. His mother Shayna separated from Jeff when LaBeouf was three.

The “Transformers” star has said much of his turmoil stems from childhood PTSD. At nine, while living with his mother in Tujunga, he overheard her being raped next door, a trauma that has haunted him.

His adult life has included multiple arrests, public intoxication incidents, and racist rants. He famously clashed with Alec Baldwin during a Broadway production after allegedly harassing him in rehearsals. 

Also, in 2020, former girlfriend FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit accusing him of abuse, though LaBeouf denied the claims and a settlement was reached.

Shia LaBeouf’s father has long voiced concern. After his altercation with Baldwin, Jeff moved to Costa Rica. 

In 2019, he reflected, “Every parent worries when their children are doing bad.” 

He acknowledged recognizing the pattern, noting that when LaBeouf began getting into trouble, he hoped and prayed it would end. Unfortunately, things got worse. 

Jeff revealed how frightening his son’s behavior had become. He said, “A week before that, he scared the f-ck out of me. I told him, ‘Please leave. Don’t hurt me.’”

Eventually, Jeff admitted he felt powerless. “You know, it’s out of my hands. It’s more than I have the knowledge or the capacity to fix. Please, God — if there is a God, and I believe there is — do whatever you do to help him,” he shared.

Reports suggest LaBeouf moved to New Orleans last year, a city where he has relatives. 

During Mardi Gras, locals claimed he had been “terrorizing the city,” while a bouncer described him as “somewhat belligerent.” 

Photos captured him hopping between bars, drinking heavily, and taking selfies. At one point, he was pictured shirtless on the ground after headbutting a reveler.

The scenes stood in stark contrast to the ambitious 21-year-old who graced the cover of Vanity Fair in 2007. Back then, he insisted he was determined not to waste his potential. 

LaBeouf revealed he didn’t like going to clubs, adding that if he ever wanted to party, he’d do it at home. 

He admitted, “And to say that I’ve never had a drink or smoked weed – coming from my family – is insane.” However, he also warned, “I know what it does if you get out of control.”

After leaving jail this week, LaBeouf returned almost immediately to the bars of New Orleans, a cycle that insiders say ultimately became too much for Goth to endure.