Shia LaBeouf has once again captured the public's attention, and not just for his acting chops. The actor's escapades during New Orleans' Mardi Gras weekend took a dramatic turn, leading to his arrest and sparking a frenzy online. Allegedly involved in an altercation outside a bar, LaBeouf is now under scrutiny, especially after claims from one of the individuals involved suggest it was a hate-motivated incident.
But it wasn't just his late-night antics causing a stir. A resurfaced clip of LaBeouf discussing unique ways to lure people back to church has also made waves, drawing a cheeky response from OnlyFans creator Haley Nicole.
“I saw the clip and honestly, I respect the vision. If the goal is getting people through the doors, I feel like I’m more than qualified. I’ve been building a congregation online for years, the only difference is mine doesn’t have stained glass windows.”
Caught in a late-night altercation at the R Bar in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, LaBeouf's night was far from ordinary. The incident, which occurred just past midnight, left two bartenders injured and LaBeouf facing two charges of simple assault. Released on his own recognizance by Tuesday afternoon, the actor is scheduled to return to court on March 19.
Adding to the drama, reports have emerged that LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during the confrontation. This revelation, along with video footage of him dancing through the French Quarter, has only intensified the spotlight on his Mardi Gras behavior.
Amidst the chaos, Haley Nicole, known to her fans as Hazey Haley, engaged with LaBeouf's bizarre church recruitment comments. The OnlyFans star, who boasts nearly 3 million followers on Instagram, shared the video clip – originally posted by an X user – featuring LaBeouf's suggestion that "heavenly a-s would bring folks back to church."
Nicole took the opportunity to tag LaBeouf directly, posting a playful photo of herself and querying, "Do you think I would bring folks back to the church?" Her humor didn't stop there, as she further commented on the situation, highlighting her own unconventional 'congregation.'
The incident didn't go unnoticed by LaBeouf's former co-stars either. Christy Carlson Romano, from "Even Stevens," shared a video of herself lip-syncing, seemingly distancing herself from the situation. Meanwhile, Khleo Thomas, who starred alongside LaBeouf in "Holes," humorously referenced a scene by grabbing a shovel and exiting the frame.
In response to the uproar, LaBeouf made a brief public statement on X, simply stating: "Free me."