NEWSShia LaBeouf Admits He Drinks Daily Months After Pleading Guilty in Mardi Gras Fight
Shia LaBeouf admitted he drinks daily months after pleading guilty in a Mardi Gras fight.
Aug. 20 2026, Published 12:29 p.m. ET
Shia LaBeouf reported that he drinks alcohol daily, months after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a Mardi Gras incident in New Orleans.
Per court documents obtained by TMZ, the actor remained compliant with the terms of his probation following his guilty plea. LaBeouf also provided proof that he planned to complete anger management and substance abuse treatment by next month.
The documents detailed his latest updates as he continued to work through the requirements of his criminal case.
The 40-year-old was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to the charges. His probation supervisor reportedly confirmed that LaBeouf was checking in as required.
Court documents also noted that the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen actor declined mental health treatment. His self-reported alcohol use was included among the information provided to officials.
Shia LaBeouf Previously Discussed His Sobriety
Shia LaBeouf reported daily alcohol consumption while completing the terms of his probation.
LaBeouf previously spoke about his relationship with alcohol.
In 2022, he revealed that he reached a significant milestone in his sobriety journey. At the time, he said he had been over 600 days sober.
His more recent comments came after his February arrest in New Orleans, where he was accused of getting into fights outside bars during Mardi Gras. One of the encounters also resulted in an accusation involving a homophobic slur.
Shia LaBeouf previously discussed his sobriety after reaching more than 600 days without alcohol.
Following the arrest, LaBeouf addressed questions about his drinking and whether he needed professional help.
In an interview after the incident, he pushed back on the idea that alcohol was a problem for him and said he did not believe rehab was necessary.
The latest court documents offered a different update on his reported alcohol consumption as he continued to meet the conditions of his probation.
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Shia LaBeouf's Next Court Hearing Is Scheduled
Shia LaBeouf continued working for his next film as Mardi Gras battery case moved through the courts.
LaBeouf's case remained active as he worked toward completing the treatment requirements outlined by the court.
His next hearing is scheduled for September 23. However, a note in the court documents stated that LaBeouf would not appear because he was shooting a movie.
Shia LaBeouf's Alleged Stalker Made Bizarre Claims to Police
Shia LaBeouf's alleged stalker faced a misdemeanor stalking charge after a New Orleans incident.
A woman identified as Alyssa Couture was arrested in New Orleans on July 13 after authorities said she followed the Fury star to a parking lot where he was with his girlfriend.
TMZ reported that Couture made several bizarre claims to authorities, including that LaBeouf was a clone created in a secret lab using his DNA and hers.
She also said that she was trying to close the "demon portal."
