Shia LeBeouf Experiencing What May Be Mental Breakdown
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 6:37PM CST
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Here is how the TMZ reporter who experienced the show first hand described his experience:
"I walk into the gallery. A lady is standing behind a table with an assortment of different items apparently related to his life: whip [from "Indiana Jones"], a Transformer [from "Transformers"], Jack Daniels [he likes to drink?], bouquet of daisies, cologne, pink ukulele, etc. I pick the bottle of Jack and the lady escorts me to the next room separated by a curtain.
Shia is sitting down, paper bag on his head, hands firmly planted on the table. I introduce myself, offer him tacos. No response. I tell him I find the bag to be distracting and if he'd be willing to take it off. He obliges.
His eyes are red and puffy as if his cat just died.
I tell him this all seems incredibly self-serving. No response. I ask him to share a swig of whiskey with me. No response. I ask him if any slimy characters have put their lips on the bottle -- he breaks into a wide smile. Then immediately his face returns to its regular stoic self.
I tell him I think he's a good actor who's wildly misunderstood. I ask him if I can take a picture. No response. I say I'm a nice guy, please don't punch me in the face. I take a picture. He doesn't move. I thank him for his time and extend my hand -- he shakes it. I leave."
It seems LeBeouf is in a severe downward spiral, and where he'll go from here is anyone's guess. For the time being, we'll just hope that he gets some sort of help before he goes the unfortunate way many other celebrities have gone before him.

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Posted by Autobot032 on February 12th, 2014 @ 6:47pm CST
Posted by Rated X on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:04pm CST
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:05pm CST

Posted by Autobot032 on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:07pm CST
Rated X wrote:He is out of the cast so I dont see how this even qualifies as news. Where was the coverage when he got beat up outside of a bar ? On a side note, if he really got megan fox, wtf happend to his morale ?
If I had gotten with Megan Fox, my morale would be low too.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:10pm CST
Autobot032 wrote:Rated X wrote:He is out of the cast so I dont see how this even qualifies as news. Where was the coverage when he got beat up outside of a bar ? On a side note, if he really got megan fox, wtf happend to his morale ?
If I had gotten with Megan Fox, my morale would be low too.
ZING, GOT 'EM
Posted by Ultra Markus on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:11pm CST
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:14pm CST
Autobot032 wrote:I just can't figure out what's going on here. I really can't. Regardless, something needs to be done with him. Before it gets too serious.
Yeah, I don't know. But he seems to be really circling the drain. Like, beyond just typical celeb weirdness. My hope would be that he has some family or friend that sees this behavior and is willing to step in and help. Clearly he isn't just going through a hard time, he's devolving.
Posted by Spleenzorio on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:18pm CST
Posted by Tads on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CST

Posted by ZackRoyer on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:35pm CST
So Shia, if there is a remote chance that you're reading this now. Play Deus Ex, all of them.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 12th, 2014 @ 7:44pm CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:04pm CST
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Posted by ScoutBumblebee on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:05pm CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:07pm CST
Plus, it seems to be a bit on the wane these days - he may be desperately trying to cling to the spotlight, wondering if his best days are behind him. That drives some people to weird extremes.
He needs counseling or he'll come to a bad end.
Posted by #Sideways# on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:16pm CST
Seriously. What did I just read.
You know, I think this isn't a cry for attention, it's a cry for a friend. This guy just wants a friend who doesn't care that he's an actor, and I sympathize. I think TMZ did a bad move when they took a picture, but that's my personal opinion.
Sad to see him like this, but it's his fault for getting into trouble. Plus, it's his fault for caring. You shouldn't have to worry about what people think of you; that's a pointless maneuver, unless you are trying to get a Girlfriend.
Posted by Antron on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:18pm CST
Posted by PrymeStriker on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:20pm CST
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Posted by SlyTF1 on February 12th, 2014 @ 8:49pm CST
Posted by ILL-Star on February 12th, 2014 @ 9:17pm CST
Best to skip over It and move on.
Posted by Janus Prime on February 12th, 2014 @ 9:40pm CST
Posted by philswitch engage on February 12th, 2014 @ 10:45pm CST
My take on him is that he is trying to be an artist away from the main stream work he does in movies. Unfortunately i dont think he is any good at it.
Posted by NassaDane on February 12th, 2014 @ 11:15pm CST
I find this fascinating and a great idea. I love the fact he has his personal objects that reflect his career. There isn't anything loony or depressing about this. I wish I thought of it but I guess someone who isn't recognizable couldn't really pull this off. I would have loved to be there for this and experience it in person.
He's exploring his art in all sorts of avenues. I can't wait to see what's next. Keep pushing and he may even become avant garde.
Posted by RodimalToyota on February 13th, 2014 @ 12:32am CST
He deserves every bad thing that comes his way.
I got no sympathy for that punk. He's outcasted because of his
Attitude and demeanor. He can claim artist all he wants, but more likely
There just isn't any movies trying to cast a role for a akward teenager.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 13th, 2014 @ 2:31am CST
Posted by Burn on February 13th, 2014 @ 2:41am CST
RodimalToyota wrote:The guys a self absorbed douche nozzle in real life.
He deserves every bad thing that comes his way.
I got no sympathy for that punk. He's outcasted because of his
Attitude and demeanor. He can claim artist all he wants, but more likely
There just isn't any movies trying to cast a role for a akward teenager.
Or he could be, as the thread title suggests, having a mental breakdown, in which case regardless of what people may think of him, he does NOT deserve to be criticised.
Of course it could just be a publicity stunt, not uncommon for some "celebrities" to do weird things just to get attention.
Posted by Ravage XK on February 13th, 2014 @ 3:57am CST
Posted by Burn on February 13th, 2014 @ 4:05am CST
Ravage XK wrote:He must have many people around him who would recognise mental illness and get him the help he needs.
Trust me, that is more often NOT the case.
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 13th, 2014 @ 7:51am CST
Antron wrote:It appears he left the needle out of his little collections. Unfortunately, I know what a needle pusher looks like and Shia looks like he's chasing the dragon. Sad, because I like him. I've seen him on the late night circuit and could totally see him going into comedy. I hope he pulls through.
Good call. His behavior and appearance are certainly indicative of it. Sadly I get the gut feeling that his story will end much the same way as Curt Cobain of Nirvana and I give him about 2 years tops before it happens. Right now he's going through that "eccentric" Hollywood star phase, next it will be the seclusion of a failed potential "prodigy", bringing on a deep depression, and then *click*BOOM* as he's locked away in some dingy L.A. studio apartment. He won't overdose like so many others before him, the depression will drive him over the edge first. It's sad and it sucks but until he wants help for himself there's nothing that can be done. Sometimes people have to hit the absolute bottom before they realize what a mess they are and decide to claw their way out of it. Sometimes... sometimes they don't survive the impact of hitting bottom and that's just how it is.
Posted by vwpbl on February 13th, 2014 @ 8:22am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on February 13th, 2014 @ 8:22am CST
ScoutBumblebee wrote:Here's an interesting theory . This link was posted on our Facebook page.
I like that theory and hope it's true.
Alternatively I would like this to be his way of trying to turn into a trolling performance artist.
But if this is neither and it is a mental breakdown, I hope he gets help by someone who actually cares for him and his wellbeing. I've always liked him as an actor, and I've never been of the opinion that he should be made responsible for being in a bad movie.
Remember how he apologized to people because he thought Indiana Jones 4 was shit when it came out and Harrison Ford scolded him publicly because you're supposed to lie and promote the film you're in?
Also, he has proven that he is more than capable of different performances. I wish people would lay off him, the role of Sam would have been shit even without him.
Posted by shockblast2 on February 13th, 2014 @ 8:56am CST
Definitely strange, but cool at the same time. He is not having a mental breakdown. No more than any other person.
Posted by AutoBorst on February 13th, 2014 @ 9:26am CST
Posted by Vicalliose on February 13th, 2014 @ 11:13am CST
It might be different if he was actually involved with the production of any new Transformers film, but he isn't, and this site isn't Access Hollywood.
Gee why don't we just start covering news on all the cars each new Transformer is based on.

Posted by Shadowstream on February 13th, 2014 @ 12:14pm CST
Vicalliose wrote:This is highly irrelevant and shouldn't in any way be considered Transformers news.
It might be different if he was actually involved with the production of any new Transformers film, but he isn't, and this site isn't Access Hollywood.
Gee why don't we just start covering news on all the cars each new Transformer is based on.
I'd agree with ya bro, at least in this case since I'd hardly call the loss of this guy's sanity even remotely close to a tragedy if it really were the case, but take into consideration that excluding news about a former major character from the Bay film franchise is grounds for excluding news about ANY former TF franchise cast member, including ones we actually give a damn about. Granted it's not like we hear much about any of the other non-film actors anyway...
Posted by Banjo-Tron on February 13th, 2014 @ 1:08pm CST

Posted by helli0n on February 13th, 2014 @ 3:08pm CST
You can read the whole thing here - My Theory on Shia LaBeouf's Weird Behavior Is Logical if True - MILDLY NFSW due to the two posters at the top. They don't show anything bad, but the posters are "suggestive."
Posted by Stormrider on February 13th, 2014 @ 4:50pm CST
Posted by SlyTF1 on February 13th, 2014 @ 6:17pm CST
Stormrider wrote:I think Shia is just a weird dude.
He's always struck me as a crazy person just trying to look "cool" in the public's eyes. Even before the TF movies.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on February 14th, 2014 @ 12:29am CST
Am I the only one confused about the "offering him tacos" thing? Was part of the exhibit taking food in to him like he's an animal in a petting zoo, or the reporter just happened to have not finished their lunch...or what? Does TMZ have a Taco Bell endorsement deal right now? I don't give a crap about celebrity/Hollywood news, so it may be standard procedure for all I know.
It sounds more convincing than your average night of pro wrestling, but c'mon, it's not even that strange by performance art standards. Not familiar with von Trier, but the Topless Robot theory makes sense; dozens of directors had saner actors doing weirder s#!t than this even before John Waters, right?
Posted by Renne on February 14th, 2014 @ 2:11am CST
Posted by Optimus1116 on February 14th, 2014 @ 12:00pm CST
Posted by 5150 Cruiser on February 14th, 2014 @ 12:15pm CST
Vicalliose wrote:This is highly irrelevant and shouldn't in any way be considered Transformers news.
It might be different if he was actually involved with the production of any new Transformers film, but he isn't, and this site isn't Access Hollywood.
Gee why don't we just start covering news on all the cars each new Transformer is based on.
How is this any different than when we hear news of illnesses or deaths of G1, beast wars, energon etc. voice actors that haven't had anything to do with the franchise for well over 2 decades?
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 11th, 2014 @ 9:13am CDT
5150 Cruiser wrote:Vicalliose wrote:This is highly irrelevant and shouldn't in any way be considered Transformers news.
It might be different if he was actually involved with the production of any new Transformers film, but he isn't, and this site isn't Access Hollywood.
Gee why don't we just start covering news on all the cars each new Transformer is based on.
How is this any different than when we hear news of illnesses or deaths of G1, beast wars, energon etc. voice actors that haven't had anything to do with the franchise for well over 2 decades?
My thought exactly...
Whether it's a hoax or not, I hope he can get out of whatever state of mind he's stuck in. Whether its actual mental imbalance or just a dire need for attention, he needs to do something to get past this, or have people help him move on. Maybe using his money to get away from Hollywood for a year or so might do him good. Just chill on a beach and drink pina coladas or something. Though I know a lot of those people are scared to death to step away from the limelight in fear of fading away and not being able to live that life any more. But maybe that's the problem to begin with.