Shia LaBeuF Engages in Tense Exchange With Fan at Cannes Film Festival

Shia LaBeouf Clashes with Overzealous Fans at Cannes Film Festival
By Adam S. Levy for DailyMail.com | Updated: 03:26 BST, 20 May 2025

[IMAGE: Shia LaBeouf surrounded by fans in France, looking composed but tense. Caption: Shia LaBeouf faced aggressive fans while promoting his documentary at Cannes.]

Shia LaBeouf, 38, demonstrated restraint during a tense encounter with persistent fans at the Cannes Film Festival, where he is promoting his documentary Slauson Rec. The actor, known for his roles in Transformers and Honey Boy, grew visibly frustrated as fans repeatedly demanded selfies and autographs outside the event.

According to eyewitness reports, one fan claimed to have traveled from Greece specifically to meet LaBeouf. “What do you need?” the actor asked calmly before obliging with a photo. However, the situation escalated as others encroached on his personal space, prompting him to assert, “Please leave me alone… You got [your picture] four or five times.”

[IMAGE: LaBeouf speaking sternly to a fan. Caption: The actor urged fans to "back off" after multiple photo requests.]

Despite his irritation, LaBeouf maintained composure—a notable shift from past controversies involving his temper. Dressed in a black patterned sweatshirt and navy pants, the Megalopolis star later attended a screening of Slauson Rec, a documentary chronicling his Los Angeles-based theater project. The film, directed by Leo Lewis O’Neil, received a two-minute standing ovation at Cannes’ Grand Palais.

In the documentary, LaBeouf reflects on personal growth: “I’ve done a lot of coming to terms with the failure that was my life… I left a lot of people in the wake of my personality defects.”

[IMAGE: LaBeouf at the Slauson Rec premiere. Caption: The documentary explores LaBeouf’s journey and past struggles.]

While the actor’s candidness has drawn praise, footage in the film also highlights his volatile moments. Fans and critics alike await his upcoming projects, hoping his maturity off-screen matches his evolving artistry.

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