Honey Boy Q&A with Shia LaBeouf

Q&A with Shia LaBeouf, discussing his film HONEY BOY. At the Angelika New York on 11.15.19

[@ShaunteAlicia]

Shia is an Alchemist..he turned his PAIN into pure GOLD. Saw the movie today...teared up through some scenes...His authenticity is unparalleled...he’s the realest

[@briburchett999]

Luce Omega SAME!!! 😭😭 I was soo excited I could see the movie.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

How can i get to see this movie. Who has it

[@briburchett999]

Kaleah Collins it’s on amazon prime. It’s amazing!!! You might be able to find it on KZbin though.

[@madisonkuehn3015]

@@kaleahcollins4567 go to the website soap2day.to it's on there and it's legit

[@JenniSmith0826]

Pain is pure gold ❤

[@Terrann1]

I can not get enough of Shia. I have been watching everything on Shia! I just feel so moved by his authenticity. I have so much love for him. 😊

[@sunher3434]

Terrie Ann hmm I wonder if he ever says to himself.. “ where the fuck were these ppl when I needed em”

[@kwakiutlthunderbird]

Same here Terrie! Same here

[@ningzki6146]

Terrie Ann same here

[@maryrichards8472]

Meee tooo for real. Not big on being a super fan of anyone but do appreciate anyone with talent. Shia is different though. I love him, his talent, struggles and just overall keeping’ it real. I can relate to what he’s been through and it makes me hopeful listening to him speak!!

[@orlvndo]

I feel you so much!! Haha

[@JohnDoe-ep1cp]

I was born in 93 and looked up to him so much. Its crazy to think when i was young i wanted so bad to trade lives with him, i grew up with abusive parents and grew up in a drug house. He use to help me escape and laugh all the time with even stevens and had holes on repeat. Crazy to think the person that would help me escape my pain and anger, needed someone to help him just as much. Truly rooting for this man.

[@Al-bt1pr]

Exactly the way I feel… it’s crazy to me

[@TheSublime78]

The amazing thing about Shia, is there is no facade directing a commercial for who he wants you to think he is. He seems completely absent of ego, and doesn't protect you or himself from his imperfections. Instead he redefines what it is to be vulnerable and lives in each moment with pure candidness. You don't meet many people in general, let alone from Hollywood, who are as authentically themselves for better or worse. Its tough to gaze into the mirror for long enough to recognize the abyss, and Shia has clearly started that journey.

[@ItsJDHD]

MNSublime spot on 👌🏽

[@nikkicrisp8563]

God yes. Definitely an influence for my own writing and directing-it’s no bullshit with him, ever. Lol in a way I empathize.. myself, being a child creative turned fuck up from a narc grandma and developing terrible coping mechanisms) But every time I over share or talk about bizarre shit in my life, I don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed.. I feel truly free. I know it’s jarring to some people (if not everyone lmao) but I don’t really give a fuck 😅

[@oddmad8613]

"absent of ego" well said.

[@MoahGentle]

Keanu Reeves and Joaquin Pheanix comes to mind. I get what you're saying. Although nobody is completely without ego.

[@bailey9fuk]

Beautifully stated

[@icaptureditforyou]

I wish I could reach out to Shia just to let him know that i get it.

[@azam987654321]

It’s French.. you can never have this

[@tbvolcomskater]

I’m sure you have good intentions, but I don’t think shia needs anyone to tell him they “get it”. This movie is him telling us HE gets it.

[@xSTriKerZz30]

Christian Méza if you live in la I’m sure it honestly wouldn’t be hard to get in contact with Shia pretty sure he offers classes for anyone

[@lilithjade4363]

Tanner Bowman well said

[@maura1259]

i’m glad he made the film to tell me he gets it

[@brandoncook1801]

He should go on rogans podcast. Deep dive into his background and life

[@gmalish1456]

Yo Good Call!

[@joshwilliams6517]

perfect fit.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

wow great idea SHIA SPEAK H E NEEDS HIS OWN TALK SHOW RADIO SHOW WHATEVER

[@ramiroofaragon9323]

Definitely!

[@sekekeretsu4172]

Joe "So you put on a paper bag on your head at the red carpet. Jimmy pull that up."

[@Userrrio]

I cried throughout almost the entire movie and it honestly reminded me of the relationship I have with my mom. Not as severe as Shia’s relationship with his dad, but still dysfunctional. It stuck with me for awhile

[@adrianmendoza8073]

Same it was more with my mom i had an impact like that

[@tianamaighan]

same

[@donalumani9801]

Adrian Mendoza same... the pain never leaves unfortunately

[@justinridingsmusic5362]

Same here with my dad

[@LaDeeDah]

Same. Messed me up. So many similarities to my mother

[@LittleMrsMiddleton]

Great movie. Good man. I loved him before I knew how broken he was. Now that I know, I love him more.

[@mariolisa2832]

Well said couldn't agree more. Even through the hate days i still had no issue with Shia at all...

[@katielee2699]

This movie hit me in my heart. The line where he says the only thing my Dad gave me was pain hit me in my soul. I love Shia. Great actor, genuine person. Keep doing you!

[@victortoomes5685]

Shia seems geniune. More than any actor I've seen. He talks like he's insecure but at the same time he just doesn't care. He's one of a kind for sure.

[@alexfarrell29]

T P you can just say Jewish

[@alexfarrell29]

T P lmao okay sheriff

[@leeqbui]

Honey boy is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen.

[@tammy800]

If you haven’t seen Peanut Butter Falcon, do yourself a favor!!! I’ve read Zack changed his life and they remain great friends!!! Such a great movie!

[@lup3wond3rland85]

Seriously one of the best actors out there! So real, honest, and talented.

[@bobsmith1292]

So glad Mel Gibson said no because Shia was wonderful in this role

[@t-rex4622]

Mel Gibson didn't say no shia tricked his dad into signing the papers to use his likeness so shia could play him.

[@joewatts4839]

Mel said he was in support of the movie. Whatever that means, but that he didn't want to play the role. Then Shia told his dad that Mel was on board to play him in order to influence him.

[@lindsay9587]

Shia is raw, honest, and authentic, I hope we get to see a lot more of his work.

[@dianarussell6047]

Shia is my secret obsession. I'm a fuck up too, but Shia just does it. He does life. He's the real deal and a real artist. Can't get enough of him.

[@tonybennett4159]

Everything that went into this movie paid off. It's one of the year's best.

[@frankieolmo6643]

This mans transparency is touching and inspiring

[@debbiegomez2818]

I love this guy. I'm so thankful he came around and did this movie. I could listen to him speak all day. I'm inspired by his authenticity, openness and raw honesty. Such an incredible actor and I hope he continues to touch us with more films.

[@CindyValencia]

I hope he continues to make more films and write and act more

[@ryanmitchell1421]

I can’t get enough of this dude, either. I have two daughters ages 19 and 20 so when they were kids they would watch Even Stevens, which it was probably re-runs - anyway, I used to tell them “that kid is good… He’s gonna make it“. I never felt that about any Disney kid, ever. Not before him nor after him. You could just tell that he had it. He is probably the only actor out there that I would REALLY care to meet.

[@purplecowmovement7677]

Same would love to meet him

[@michellerose9940]

I would watch Even Stevens as well. I didn’t even have kids at the time but I was probably 19 or 20 at the time. But always thought he had something special.

[@jacquelinemamahiggzhiggins2951]

Omg!!! I used to say the same thing to my kids when we would watch that show together!!! I’d say to them “you guys watch, I guarantee you when he gets older he’s going to make it big in Hollywood! He’s so talented!!” 💯💯😉

[@mbPhase23]

Shia man, you're beautiful. Effortlessly open, real and honest. Your words frame truth in such an interestingly articulate way that it invites people to not only listen but to identify. Keep on keeping on brother.

[@DisenchantedElleJay]

mbPhase23 beautifully said.

[@nikitamohan3390]

Everyone has failures and struggles in life and falls flat on their face professionally, personally, etc. What matters more is picking yourself up. Glad Shia is back. Shia and Robert Pattinson should both sign good films from now on.

[@SasukeAvenges]

Shia, I love how open he can be with people. It's inspirational.

[@NukemNash]

"Low budget for you Josh Horowitz" Had me dying how Shia said that. I hit rewind at least ten times 😂

[@keelinday7828]

Nukem Nash 🤣

[@DhirC35]

Just anytime when the words josh horowitz came out of his mouth lmao. So dam funny

[@realSimoneCherie]

I’ve got to stop clicking on Shia’s videos and giggling like I ain’t married 🙄

[@sbulathe1]

Your husband ain’t getting it done for yot

[@Shellybelly778]

If he truely loves you he wont mind, In fact he should want you to watch the videos if you tell him that they bring you some happiness and joy. I know what you mean about Shia though he has a very peaceful and positive presence that radiates off of him.

[@victortoomes5685]

Your comment is one of the most innocent I've read ever. 😆

[@asdsdfbhgbggtrrerg]

You would let Shia bust his seed all over you.

[@victortoomes5685]

@@asdsdfbhgbggtrrerg dude...

[@tinaj99353]

Honey Boy was a great film. I can't imagine living through it.

[@vascanj]

This.

[@davidlee3638]

Gone through the fire and come out cool and clean and wise. Shia, you are immense.

[@doctoroctos]

When I saw the movie at night, I wanted to wake up my boys, hug them and tell them how much I love them, appreciate them and have great aspirations for them. It doesn't matter what relationship you have with your kids or your parents, this movie was a demonstration of what a parent means to a kid.

[@lifewithsulmy7504]

I could listen to him for hours, something about his calm voice.

[@savg6809]

he turned his pain into art. i admire Shia so much

[@damianhealy300]

What a heart tugging movie. I cried my eyes out towards the end. It touched me on different levels. I wasn't a childhood actor but my father was a character and had substance issues. He also called me "cool breeze" which is a similar type thing to honey boy. I am also currently a father to a 12 year old boy and some of my parenting struggles combined with the knowledge that i am a big impact on his life hit home as well.....

[@willjones1826]

He’s very in touch with his feelings and emotions. It’s a barrier most never break through. Shia is a good genuine person, regardless of the imperfections🙏🏻

[@stairs021]

Saw the movie yesterday. Very intense, dark and real. The best film I've seen this year.

[@ashleylove276]

I can't be the only one that has been in love with Shia since Even Stevens? He is so handsome to me and he puts off a manly man vibe in my opinion. I love him! 💜🥰💜🥰

[@shypandapanda2046]

Honey boy is the most realest, heart wrenching movie I've ever seen. I was hooked for the whole movie. I love you shia, thank you for sharing your story with us♥️sending you the biggest biggest hug my brother!

[@WesselsReaper]

Shia reminds me of Tyson...their personalities, wear their heart on their sleeve’s, tells you how it is, has come through self battles and emerged humbled with no ego. Just totally likable guys.

[@Zukotoosmooth]

Shia talks with such blunt and blatant rawness. Its a testimony to how open and vulnerably honest we can all be as humans about our lives and feelings.

[@Adam202]

I've really come to appreciate and respect Shia so much and I just want to see him succeed in life. The kind of guy that I would,just love to sit down and talk to.

[@austinklein1172]

Shia LaBeuf is an AMAZING Actor and Human Being. I have ALWAYS Loved everything hes in. I also Love how humble and down to earth raw he is. SO Happy he's back.

[@joehera8311]

Thank you shia for never giving up

[@miguellikesyoutube]

Saw the movie a couple weeks ago, and was worth every penny, go out there and see it!

[@iAmSantiCruz]

Shia is the dudes dude. We love you man

[@nuckymancini7013]

CERTAINLY plays one here & FUCKING NAILS IT!

[@tetr02]

He is so articulate & I love the way he expresses/explains himself like a regular-degular guy.

[@EvoSGooD]

Poor kid, some of us where born to handle more. I’ve been thru similar situation tot his guy. Really maid me tuff, have no relationship to my parents I dont hate them. I just realized they were unworthy of being parents. It’s life guys, no need to cry about it just keep moving. I now have 2 sons and protect them with my life, I’m giving them the life I Never had, and that’s good enough for me.

[@missmmlas]

EvoSGooD people that grew up stable will never understand it. Not to do a whole “it’s us vs them” thing. But no matter what there are just some things other people will never be able to relate to. I don’t have contact with my dad anymore and it took me till I was 23 to cut it off and up until I was about 31 to understand why. My kids will never be treated the way I was. I refuse to end up being the kind of parent he was. I get you and I respect you for breaking the cycle

[@a_legitimate_salvage]

Check out "the drama of the gifted child" by Alice Miller. That book fucked me up in a way I really needed.

[@dani-ol5xb]

Major crush on shia since the disturbia movie. Love this man and his journey just doing the work. Super inspiring and being this transparent shows major strength. Beautiful soul man.

[@thecollectingconnoisseur6345]

Shia is the man. I saw honey boy all the way on back. I wish theyd put him in a big franchise. Hes a seasoned actor

[@sylviagomez9523]

I’ll watch anything with him in it. He’s a favorite

[@srpdesigns]

Right there with ya Sylvia.

[@addie_luvs.soccer8]

I’m just waiting on Shia to hop on JRE. That would be epic. Such a cool dude. Down to earth and authentic.

[@nva6141]

Joe talked a lot of shit on Shia in one of his podcasts so it’s doubtful

[@RonnieCunningham]

Shia you my boy. You very honest and real. I look up to you.

[@mr.irrelevant8826]

Shia lebeauf. Wow its been years. I’ll never forget the day i watched even Stevens,holes,transformers. Damn

[@skins4thewin]

I know exactly what it's like to go thru absolute hell growing up. My childhood was literal fucking hell and I basically wished for death thru most of my childhood, so I can 100% relate to anyone who has gone thru some of the same bullshit. His Just Do It rant actually inspired the hell out of me, as I've had some real struggles with motivation in my life due to the extreme issues I have with my past. They have truly affected my life in horrible ways. But yeah, I love this guy. A true real deal no bullshit actor.

[@plentyofair3845]

the way shia describes the set sounds amazing

[@tarafrye9398]

I love him lol he’s so real about everything

[@RAY.POLARIS]

I like shia' style he always looks like he's been sleeping on the street. Makes him real , humble, not full of himself.

[@serg1813141]

He does so intentionally for that purpose

[@ajjohnstone7063]

Sergio Lopez I believe he does it to not fit in. He’s not a people person and doesn’t like fame

[@SomberCarlo]

T P i hope you het help

[@kkbing777]

You HAVE to watch the movie Honey Boy!!! The whole cast is AMAZING. It shows just a small glimpse of what Shia has been through in his life. Honey Boy was directed by Alma Har'el, and is one of the BEST movies I have seen in years!! Many blessings to Shia, and his family always.

[@PaulybiGGballZ0820]

One of the best movies i have ever seen,anything shia does,or has even a small part,i will watch!

[@lataniamarshall9299]

Love how it all has come full circle for Shia! ✨🙏🏽👏🏽💯

[@justinridingsmusic5362]

I cried through the whole movie, I relate so much

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

Shia is really amazing and finally.....cannot wait to see this movie WOW thanks and miss him in Transformers and he is great on talk shows

[@artfernandez7127]

Outstanding truely open heart, honest, personal exploratory talk from Shia both as an actor and even more as such a giving and selfless human being...Wow! You can see how truthful Shia's journey has been with this movie especially from the audience reactions and how deeply it is resonating personally on that human level as well as from the respect for the acting from all these amazing actors and the organic processes from the director, editing, crew everyone but ultimately how this truthfulness and honesty and sincere search for healing, redemption, forgiveness and rebirth has begun with Shia and his father in real life! There is the real proof of this pudding. Mega props and boundless respect to Shia and all who pulled off this amazing endeavor with this movie to share with the world! 😎💔💖

[@dizzasta64]

Wow 19 days! They shot honeyboy in 19 days?! That's insane! I love this dude, always have. What a real person. And so inspirational and amazing to not only go thru that and deal with that kind of terrible parenting but to write a movie about it, PLAY the role of his father and to do it all in 19 days? Wow

[@athan5891]

He is a guy that you have no choice but to like him. Too bad I heard that he is canceled because of his recent troubles. I hope everything goes well for him he is a very good actor!

[@brigittekrause3944]

I also feel like I want to be able to talk to Shia and till him that I appreciate what he has done, that I to understand it.

[@RexMunger]

Pretty big indicators of trauma control in Shia. He’s definitely using his heart and creativity to turn what appears to be legitimate abuse as a child into something positive.

[@taoistr966]

No, it’s not making abuse positive. Making the best of his future, but don’t make abuse positive or him a hero

[@memeingmywaythrulife]

@@taoistr966 true

[@Inressa]

@@taoistr966 ??? This actually makes no sense. It's turning an abusive past experience into a well-made, authentic, positive outlook for the future and just a good movie product in general. You need to turn your abuse into something not negative, whether that be directly turning that experience into something you can take insights from or using the insights from it to creature futher positive things. Nothing about it makes him a hero for creating something good out of something horrible, it just is authentic. If you don't "make abuse positive" in some facet you are wallowing in regret and misery and not progressing with your life, you need the fuel from the trauma to push yourself further.

[@paulineshadden7938]

Great movie. You are a gift. Thank you

[@ryanmitchell1421]

It seems like the audience doesn’t always know when they should be laughing.... it’s kind of awkward. Shia is hilarious. Almost everything he says is so freaking funny.

[@nope...........]

@T P You need a Snickers lol.

[@timnelson7689]

@@nope........... definately, he's been on a clinic writing the same post on a bunch of different comments.

[@beastxcore1721]

im sure its hard to tell when its appropriate or not to laugh, shia is a natural dry comedic

[@aleigh805]

Having bounced around on rock bottom and have spent forever trying to find somebody to have a deep conversation about mental health... I would love to sit down and just talk to this guy for awhile.

[@Myshinobiway418]

Much respect Shia! It made me feel so happy to see him being himself and succeeding. He has such a good heart and a great voice wish he’d do a podcast next.

[@christinevalero9166]

Coming from a similar background I applaud how you went about telling the tale and embraced the humanity. We can go endless generations flawed but it takes just as many generations of attempts to climb out of the depths of bad behavior and overcome the demons that keep us down. The final scene with the father holding on to the son on the motorcycle got me. So good. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@meghancook8569]

I love Josh, one of the best interviewers out there

[@trumusic289]

I've been a fan since I was 15 years old. Always will be. Good for you Shia *much love*

[@tbuchanable]

A great example of strength in vulnerability. Bravo.

[@savannahsalinas8127]

i absolutely love him!! seen so many of his interviews which I'm surprised bye his greenbay packers windbreaker, he said he wasn't a fan of sports or the competitive ideal

[@giasaleen2]

shark bate he also stated that he likes clothes that are comfortable and like shape. And gets whatever looks cool. I don’t think he cared if it was a sports team on his jacket.

[@kevinducharme8908]

This is one of or thee beat movies I have ever seen.

[@dombak0531]

I absolutely enjoy all of Shia’s performances (he’s my favorite actor). But my favorite role of mine, of his is Sam from Transformers 1,2 and 3

[@daniellealexandra237]

I feel like Shia could be a life guru or something similar. Things he's been through have made him very wise. You can tell that he seriously re-evaluated his life in that institution. I really wish Shia could be the reasoning voice in my head every time I'm about to make a bad decision

[@CrayzMark]

Lol Shia out there, but he's a regular dude too. Easily one of the best actors in the last 15 or so yrs.💯💯

[@aarond9563]

Sick sick interview. Absolutely loved this film!

[@gabrielah9896]

This was so great.

[@willyllanes]

“I’m not cut out for prison” , never met a man or woman who is

[@ilitardo160]

William Yllanes Bronson?

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

are you fucking kidding, plenty if not nearly all are cut out for prison humans are cunts

[@tammy800]

William Yllanes probably meaning he would’ve ended up in even more trouble!!

[@briancannon3987]

I have

[@jhonlee3668]

Honey boy was inspiring. Been a long time since I’ve seen a good movie. You go boy

[@angelah682]

I love Shia LaBeouf and always have I think he's amazing and one of the best actors of our time and i love him even more for being so honest and raw... He's played a variety of different roles and kills each and every one. I am not much of a follower of any topic really, I love certain movies, songs or people here and there and half the time couldn't tell you their names. I've always felt a connection to Shia LaBeouf though even before social media had so many negative things to say and focus on... I know I'm a little late but I'm just seeing honey boy trailer and I can't wait to watch. I myself have PTSD from the way I grew up and FYI it's no joke it's a daily struggle even now at 38. It seems the older I'm getting the harder I struggle which to me makes no sense but is whats happening so I'd love to see the media not dwell on his issues all the time cuz we all have them some are just better at hiding it or are so worried about what people may think about them they're able to fake it. Instead let's celebrate him for the amazing actor he is!!!

[@shortsfail69]

After watch the movie "Fury" I fell in love with Shia. He is a great actor

[@trick351]

Just when I thought I couldn’t love Shia more!!! 🦄🧜🏼‍♀️💞

[@samuelfinkelstein8099]

yo. this dude is the real deal. just damn

[@nox5870]

Such an emotional film. Gosh.

[@OperationLove777]

Watched the movie it was a great and honest movie of real life, I am very familiar with this story real close to home between me and my father, thank you for sharing Shia.....

[@jessicabrackmann5956]

His life actually is similar to my own experiences in small ways! It’s beautiful!

[@chrisrobinson-cj6tq]

That movie was GREAT! Good acting throughout!

[@brigittekrause3944]

I don't think I have ever seen such an intimate and authentic interview. Saw Honey Boy last night and Shia is an incredible actor even before than, but I have no words for what he must have gone through and despite that pick himself up and deliver this. Such a kind person

[@thebarkermc]

13:41 when he asks him to open up about a "heartbreaking line" you can tell the pain is still so raw for Shia, he completely deflected it and absolute props for moving on from the subject from the interviewers part rather than pressing the question again.

[@Codycjhh]

Honey boy made me reanalyse my relationship with my dad in a less shameful light and it's changing me

[@BrattyNatty]

Lol when he said he was living in the theater for four days it reminded me that’s something from his first interview for Holes, the interviewer asked “are you ready for the fame?” And he said “no, I’m not ready for nothing I’m sixteen I live right over there.” 🤣🤣

[@omarguerrero6336]

Shia ur awesome man keep going my brew. U have an Oscar in ur future

[@B_Dizzle]

I love this guy

[@marianaruiz8845]

He needs a ted talk

[@joem13yearsago73]

His name is shia, not Ted, and he is talking

[@mia.2857]

Shia is...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scoobydoo3738]

Great Actor. Complex guy. I like the guy

[@arizonabountyhunter9038]

Can't wait to see this flick.

[@TreasureHunter5000]

My favorite actor who can spit those freestyles