Shia LaBeouf on Playing His Father in Honey Boy, Writing in Rehab & Kanye West

Shia talks about hating his outfit, writing his new movie Honey Boy while in court-ordered rehab, playing his father in the movie, working with the young actor who played him as a kid, almost joining the Peace Corps, and his friendship with Kanye West.
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Shia LaBeouf on Playing His Father in Honey Boy, Writing in Rehab & Kanye West
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[@azzu12]

Shia is the most underrated, interesting and talented actors of this generation. I’m so glad he’s doing well

[@maryrose8478]

Totally agree.

[@starlight_rw]

+1

[@MeghanBean]

he's the kind of bizarre interesting james franco wishes he was without the perviness

[@cassandralynn4868]

@@MeghanBean Well put! I'm surprised to find such a thoughtfu response on a KZbin video, haha.l A brief explanation, yet profoundly revealing.

[@MeghanBean]

@@cassandralynn4868 haha thank you!

[@HoonAgain]

Shia, Joaquin and Keanu need to do a Tarantino movie together. Why the hell not.

[@beansontoast2158]

It can be either the most mellow movie ever or the most batshit insane movie ever.

[@reimourrpower9357]

Better yet Jim Jarmusch, Wes Anderson or Harmony Korine.

[@mattjohnston5807]

That's alot of egos for just one movie.

[@mattlower5625]

ReiMourr Power nah

[@PrincejayFit]

Keanu cant act.

[@drewjohnston7]

Once upon a time I was an Intern at the production company that was producing Lawless. I had to deliver a script to the producer's house because Shia was going to be over there later on and they were going to read through it. I brought it over and Shia was already there, early, he saw me outside the house down by the street getting out of my car and he stopped me, he goes, "Hey I have seen you around a lot, let me introduce myself, I'm Shia." and we talked for a minute he asked me about myself and was super friendly. Whole thing lasted 2 minutes but it stuck with me for a long time. Not because I was star struck or anything like that, but because of how nice of a guy he was when he didn't have to be. Awesome dude. Great guy.

[@tinagenesee3423]

He really is a nice guy. Met him when he lived in Burbank before transformers.

[@97STUDIOS.]

That’s amazing .. awesome cast that was on the movie

[@jtparker6286]

Drew Johnston I met him too! He was so nice to me. Not like tradition Hollywood nice where you can tell their being nice for publicity or whatever. He just like asked me how I was doing and just kinda talked for a second. It felt like just talking to a human being you know? He’s just not like any other celebrity’s.

[@inessa5923]

He does seem like a very friendly guy!

[@nadiakanchan284]

I real like him

[@JessieJiShe]

Shia hating his outfit the whole interview is so cute

[@sammysweetheart8600]

yea cause he's actually handsome in anything lmao

[@nicolettepievac4805]

Fast forward a month and Kanye is wearing the same outfit

[@dan.e-559]

i hate My outfit

[@D40Oz1]

Nicolette Pievac lmfao

[@obinnaokolocha4462]

The tones of his clothing are nice

[@callmeishmael4659]

Been riding with Shia ever since Even Stevens. He's the homie

[@Diana-ds1ir]

Callme Ishmael same love this guy

[@mc8627]

Callme Ishmael Lol what

[@emirates111]

he embarrassed himself with he will not divide us and his drunk and arrogant behaviour

[@callmeishmael4659]

@@emirates111 please, speak for yourself. Loved that

[@Yajarobi]

Facts

[@none377]

He's the friend I don't have. Damn this guy seems so likeable.

[@Copium88]

None realest comment I’ve seen on KZbin ever.

[@mikeyranks1911]

for real great comment

[@nadiakhan904]

Exactly!!! Itd be amazing to have a friend like him!

[@daniloletada8761]

@@nadiakhan904 0

[@none377]

@@Copium88 Thank you.

[@javpg1813]

Shia’s tears are real. His authenticity is refreshing but very hard won.

[@zp6097]

Jes, we recognize real. And we also recognize pain. He has used his pain to transform himself into who he is supposed to be! Solid guy, more to come from him in the future I bet!

[@heathercush5096]

Is it?

[@mputriss8125]

Love him!

[@Ajox191]

You live in a dream world.

[@kayleejeannn3229]

A joke

[@rob1111222]

Shia LaBeouf watched his dad watching Shia LaBeouf playing his dad in a movie about Shia LaBeouf.

[@antoniomartinezalmarcha8872]

🤯

[@killy_sfb1773]

Wow sherlock

[@MusicWorldPlayer]

so meta

[@s4ckm4n]

No wonder James Franco writes about him.

[@lynnturman8157]

mind blown

[@Jiovi92]

He should host SNL again. He is that type of guest that isn't afraid of being in weird sketches.

[@lifesquixotic]

He used to be a stand up comedian

[@shannonevans2674]

He'd be great at it

[@KartikChainani]

Or in real life

[@bobburl3412]

Mindless morons.

[@joey6437]

Hes done some crazy stuff over the last couple years, some of it alcohol fueled, some of it for obscure art. And I think hes focusing on normal movies again but yes he would be a nice welcome back.

[@fender0942]

This dude is such a great actor. Glad he’s making a comeback

[@ScarecrOmega]

don't call it a comeback he's been here for years

[@eyemallears2647]

Decent actor. AWFUL activist. Definitely not an intellectual.

[@raiders18dr]

eyemall ears an awful activist yet everyone knows what he was doing....

[@GyrusBeatz]

@@eyemallears2647 not intellectual? Dude is 33 and is still in the spotlight after many young youths go into drugs and never seen or heard of again except for scandals (example Lindsay Lohan). Dude has been in many great projects, both transformers, Holes, Fury was amazing, American Honey was good, and now Honey Boy. Not to mention his memes and was in Sia's music video. Dude has been very smart in making his moves and staying relevant throughout the years. Say what you want about his politics but dont knock his intellect, dude is an odd ball but he knows what hes doing

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

fender0942 same

[@kavenkaven4989]

Am I the only one who thinks Shia never went “crazy,” rather Hollywood’s pressures and constant criticism of millions of people shining on such an authentic individual overshadowed a brilliant artist who was always used in mediocre films when he was always destined for GREATER THINGS

[@humsabmagluhain]

I agree with each and every word you just wrote 🙏

[@kavenkaven4989]

Todd Johnson no doubt the substance abuse burdened his mind, but can you imagine already struggling with addiction under the microscope of the world? I’m so glad he’s finally letting himself free

[@CountDogula7]

No he went crazy.

[@Yeabro555]

Shia lost control. He knows who he is now though. That's the difference

[@CountDogula7]

Bryce Nolen tell me the difference between going crazy and losing control right now.

[@ironcrossadmiral9418]

As a recovering alcoholic and a victim of PTSD I can safely say this movie brought to light what its like growing up with bipolar, divorced parents and what that really does to a kid and how we carry that with us into adulthood often unwittingly. That scene where the Father gave him a cig and told him to smoke it in the bathroom resonates and being the telephone intermediary between fights every weekend. This man has done a great service opening up like that. Thank you.

[@josephwebster2909]

I guess I'm not alone. Thank you.

[@pnut3844able]

Anyone who used their kids as a go between for not only fighting but for any communication is messed up.

[@sfelmey]

I'll tell you what, I have complete respect for Shia. He seems like a genuinely good dude that is unappologetically himself.

[@tapio_m6861]

Also, nuts. But hey, that's okay when it doesn't go overboard. Which it has.

[@davidmatthews1710]

Look up hot ones...... the hot wing show.......

[@sfelmey]

@@davidmatthews1710 Yeah that was awesome. His interview on Kimmle a few years ago about his arrest was hilarious. I want to hang with that dude.

[@ellllllo77]

agreed super awesome dude

[@jsj31313jj]

Apart from his racist rants, he's a good guy😔

[@TheRedverb]

Shia comes off like one of the homies.

[@demiperez8308]

The best part is he's always been cool like that, sel aware, humble, and authentic!

[@marshallartsentertainment3741]

You have racist "homies" then?

[@autbot6911]

Depends On How You Say It. bc he is

[@GBuaccc]

Check our his interview on big boy’s neighborhood. He started an acting school in a barrio in the middle of LA

[@mylastnametwice645]

Cmon y’all, THATS CAVEMAN

[@tylerjacksonpuryear]

I am the man in the crowd giving Shia the laughs he deserves

[@ritacarlos9922]

Thank you for that 🙏🏾

[@notsoshyanna]

THIS

[@chaitanyajain3127]

Greatest job man

[@Kinobambino]

8:42 when that lady screamed WIAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH! I felt that.

[@waterlemon9838]

Hahahahahaha

[@Ejolf]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Closhen]

Hahahahaaa I clicked that timestamp just out of curiosity. Thanks for that. Lol!!

[@keplygatbikinibottomsmooth6418]

lmaoo shes a G for that, very supportive

[@mewgiah8057]

People don’t realize how awful ptsd is and think it’s only for those in war. But you can get ptsd with abuse especially at a young age. Shia LaBeouf was spiraling out of control and was crying for help. He was lucky he didn’t die because he was losing all control and was barreling towards destruction. The reason you know he genuinely had issues - is that he would show up on set to his films and was extremely professional and normal. But it was only when he wasn’t distracted with his work that he would get loaded on drugs and become angry. So he was a kind person 90% of the time, but when he was left alone to his own thoughts he would turn to drugs which then caused him to fall apart. The fact that he owned up to his mistakes and has even become friends with the police officer - shows that he just needed help. I know it’s easy to throw a rich person under the bus since we all have hard lives and wish we could have that money. But at the end of the day - he was still a child when he was abused. Regardless if he went on to become famous and earn a lot of money - he was a child like all of us were at one point, and no child deserves to be abused. I hope he continues to stay on this path. Continues to get the help he needs for his trauma.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen.]

He used the drugs to cope with his trauma. I honestly believe he never had a childhood and at the same time never grew up. IT'S NOT HIS FAULT. But now he is reparenting himself and healing his PTSD in a healthy way.

[@hawaiianheat9154]

I didnt see the movie. What trama did he have as a child? 🤔🙏 PTSD is not curable. You just learn to cope and deal with weekly therapy. 🥰🙏

[@JollyGoodJewWitch]

Hawaiian Heat Therapy doesn’t have to be a consistent weekly thing if you have learned the tools to cope. Set backs are possible but you can overcome it. I have.

[@hawaiianheat9154]

@@JollyGoodJewWitch O ok I know. That's true. I'm glad you've been able to overcome it

[@JollyGoodJewWitch]

Hawaiian Heat 💖Thank you so much! It was years of therapy and as with anything you have to really be ready for things to be better. To live.

[@MrCoomesn]

I was hoping he’d make a comeback. He’s a great actor that had real life hard times.

[@tamil8108]

Unfortunately that happens to many childhood actors and many of the times the parents exploit their kids. One good note, the kid who sang in the original Lion King had a good mom and made sure disney paid him in royalties that still pays out.

[@kodguerrero]

@@tamil8108 I can understand that, do you push your child to be a star even if it requires he lose his childhood? Or let him run around and be free and miss out on the career of a lifetime? It's gotta be hard

[@Kenyan2204]

Shia deserves an oscar for Honey Boy

[@joewhitehead3]

Iron Kyan Shoulda gotten one

[@itsthefluorescents4777]

Oscars are just a popular fest, they don’t dictate someone’s talent and an Oscar comes little to describe Shia’s talent

[@wizardgaming3313]

Well I think the girl who directed the movie got nominated for best director but I’m not sure.

[@HellionRex]

Oscars are overrated, they rarely go to someone more deserving than another, and more often than not, do not represent what people actually think. Seems more like something invented for critics/academy themselves to feel important, and a reason to stroke the ego now and again.

[@roccogiovacchini8925]

He definitely seems healthier and more grounded. Honestly I don’t know him personally but I actually feel proud of him.

[@liftedlimitedtv]

Yeah, the pride is real somehow

[@liftedlimitedtv]

Personally, am a fan since Even Stevens.

[@dannyganelin9777]

One of the best guests on Hot Ones, Shia is THE man.

[@zeetuslupeedus]

It really was great

[@hamidahamida5950]

Over to Hot Ones I go 🏃🏾‍♀️

[@emilietaylor3489]

I've watched that episode like 3 times already.

[@donishaantionette1929]

Right! I didn’t want it to end 💯💯💯

[@carmenpetro1781]

@@hamidahamida5950 make sure you hit-up Shia on sway45

[@lee.is.here1]

I love how he pats himself on the chest when he hears praises and compliments about his works. That shows he has been through a lot and learnt from it. It also shows self validation and learning only to love yourself and accepting the way things are like that. That takes growth and understanding. I am glad homeboy is doing good now. All the best man.

[@nadiakhan904]

And in all his interviews hes saying maaam and sir which goes to show how much he has turned himself around

[@sqcp7379]

Lee I know

[@DuDa-nu5lc]

That gesture meant thank you ...or no thank you. In iraq...wasup lol

[@juliafowlie]

ouch this comment hit different. so beautiful

[@tamzsha4776]

It also shows humility

[@itsthefluorescents4777]

I wish there was a longer and in depth interview about Honey boy because I found it so interesting when Shia said he got to understand his fathers emotions and actions when he played him on screen, and I think that was part of his journey to recovery. He’s such a good actor and screen writer, I’m glad he’s come such a long way.

[@pnut3844able]

Sometimes we're so mad or emotional at our parents that we can't see their side. Empathy goes a long way.

[@brettfavreify]

I'm really rooting this guy. He's one of a kind and totally hilarious.

[@silverslider562]

I fux with Shia. Zero fakeness detected with him, def want to support his movie ^_^

[@transgenderific1507]

Astute statement

[@millymartin7191]

“Oh I look so stupid, I look like a corduroy karate kid.” 😂

[@huughmungis]

Milly Mae only he can pull that off 😂

[@kellyharper8072]

Milly Mae so cute ❤️

[@destroyedidiots4730]

You can't make me google corduroy to see if that's correct....

[@allmightyjosh85]

@ninjarawr21 nobody gives a sh*t

[@nicklentaylor]

@ninjarawr21 YOU sound quite damaged too me

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

"I don't know what happened here, I look so stupid" *when you see your clothes in the bathroom mirror at the party*

[@joshpurdy1797]

I'd love to see this guy on Joe Rogan's podcast.

[@Copium88]

Josh Purdy I say that to myself everyday

[@migue.7818]

I never watched Joe Rogan but he should definitely on Mike Tyson's podcast

[@FrenchToast663]

Have u heard about this Shia? Elks can turn into giant space robots

[@sweetbabyrays9238]

Yaaassss!

[@crystinamarie1]

OMG yes!

[@UstinUrtis]

He seems like a good bloke, I hope everything works out for him

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

He's physically assaulted different people. So no.

[@hafidz007]

Haveeeeeeeeee you see him in hot ones?

[@crazykiller1337]

@@Ghost-fe1vp so did many good people, even saints. So yes, it will.

[@SquirtMac17]

Hes the GOAT

[@bennetsgreen]

How can you judge a personality for real on a Hollywood talk show ya dumbass... most celebrities are trash

[@triple_axel973]

He was and will always be the official owner of bumblebee

[@sk0kiE]

💛🖤💛🖤💛

[@marajoyhutton5764]

Ohhhh yessshhhh original transformer kid! No matter who they put on that movie it'll always be him the kid who screams and made transformer movie popular

[@subhansaleem1448]

Give hailee some credit too Her performance also looked like she was the founder of Bee

[@streetmagik3105]

Sorry, the first homie is Spike. The 14 year old, son of Sparkplug. 1984 called, history wants it's stuff back!!

[@jebustavera8132]

There really was no point in watching them after he was let go from the franchise.

[@ginat3592]

He’s always so honest and transparent. I’ve never stopped loving Shia! So great seeing him getting his life together after so much adversity. The man has a relationship with the police officer that arrested him for goodness sakes! This guy doesn’t have an ego... love it!

[@queenwhitaker5407]

He has such a beautiful and complex soul.

[@millyv8787]

Agree

[@shadowfox277]

You nailed he is amazing

[@stepkickking9868]

Shia is one of the best storytellers I’ve ever heard. I could listen to him tell stories for hours.

[@26DeislerFCB]

he and aaron paul are the best

[@morgancarline4016]

Me too. I love hearing him talk about life.

[@vperkv6554]

How can you not like this guy, he is fUnny af. Heart on his sleeve

[@jorgeowells2441]

lmao ikr the only thing funnier than Shia is the official story of Jefferey Epstein's death

[@xdanhub2397]

U right i really don't know y ppl hate this guy

[@andothersuchnonsense2685]

@Breezy Mods "he preaches white privilege" So he's making you uncomfortable. Got it.

[@emirates111]

how ignorant

[@AnonYMouse-ky4sg]

Headwhacker Yes, I’ve heard people are not themselves when they get drunk, who could’ve known?

[@_LilacRoses]

Who's here after hearing about FKA Twigs and Sia's tweets... I honestly think he's unwell, you can see a deep sadness in his eyes. Not condoning anything, hope he gets the help he needs.

[@SwearWerdDebris]

Agreed...the saying "hurt people, hurt people."... is definitely alive and well here.😔 My heart hurts for him, Twigs, Mia and anyone else his abuse touched. Unhealed pain has such a shitty rippling effect, hate to see it.

[@theinitiative3139]

Such a bummer. :-/ Such a talented dude.

[@hazzaplayz808]

What were the tweets

[@redraisin7362]

Agreed. I don't condone any abusive behaviour but I also don't condone this cancel culture. People go through dark times that we know nothing about.. Our men need mending. This guy is hurting, hugely and he's a credit to his craft.

[@gabigabigabi123]

The weird thing is I see more compassion towards him than the women he abused, just because he made a movie about his struggles. Everyone suffers, the difference between him and other suffering people is that others actually want to go to therapy, while he just wants people to forgive him.

[@quintin1904]

Hopefully Shia is nominated for an Oscar

[@wizardgaming3313]

I think the girl who directed the movie got nominated for best director.

[@boringnames6920]

Or nominated to serve prison time

[@tinathepisces1485]

He's so rejuvenated. He's like an entirely different person. Just Happy.... so much growth. So happy he decided to stick with acting

[@cj5021]

I can honestly say I was 100% a Shia fan even at his lowest. I love how he’s such a normal guy in Hollywood. I rooted him for because he’s one of the absolute best actors too. Lawless will 100% be my favorite movie ever! Can’t wait to see the new ones coming out too.

[@cam1045]

Calli Johnson always loved Shia, honestly always been funny always been genuine and he was too good for people so they had to shut him up or something but I’m so glad he’s back into some normality and starring in movies once again making me so happy honestly

[@p.h.c.1113]

Same! He is the best. I always look forward to his movies.

[@brittany4926]

I love lawless too! And Shia so glad he’s back

[@sumeya1923]

Lucius Sulla oh shut up.why watch the video and comment to spew hate..🤦🏽‍♀️

[@blindguymcsqueezy7293]

@Lucius Sulla it's like the guy can punch a baby and his fans will still be like hEs So gReAt

[@helenli7302]

honey boy was a really jarring look at his childhood, I admire him a lot for coming from so little and getting to a better place

[@mom_life393]

I just watched "Honey Boy" earlier this evening. I also suffer from PTSD and had a childhood I had to recover from. Really hit home.

[@Qui_Gon_Jinn_76]

This guy's real, I'll give him that. Sincere and honest.

[@zp6097]

That’s what pain and growing from that pain looks like. He is solid now, I can’t wait for more films and whatever he brings in the future!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

I love how Shia has never let Hollywood dictate him, like most boring celebs do. He is still as real and down to earth as ever. No bullshit, he just speaks from the heart. Bless him

[@taylorclark6563]

Sobbed after watching Honey Boy. Bless this man and so happy he has turned his life around. I hope he can find true happiness and healing. Damn.. you have no idea what people are going through. Grew up watching Even Stevens and never would have guessed that little boy had such a rough life.

[@Vladkhanthehun]

taylor clark this movie made me cry for the first time in 3 years. Saw it with my mom, and the first time I could define to her the abuse I went through from my dad growing up. Subtract on the physical, but the mental and emotional abuse still affects me.

[@taylorclark6563]

AstralGambit I am so sorry! I hope you find healing and peace.

[@milesgillespie6665]

I waited on him when he filmed Indiana Jones on the Big Island of Hawaii. He only had a cheese pizza, but his entourage (mom too) had the most expensive meals, and bottles of wine. He paid for a crazy expensive check, when all he had was a $9.99 pizza. It really seamed like he was being taken advantage of... he was the only one at the table who was respectful and humble. I didn't even know who he was at the time, there were coworkers who had to tell me who he was. I have nothing but respect for the dude.

[@Kalas82]

Never thought i'd say this, but after his evolution i realy like the dude.

[@transgenderific1507]

Really

[@Heavenzvoice]

Kalas82 I never stopped liking him. We have to realize good people go through life and tough stuff. We see them as celebrities and think their lives are just what we are allowed to see but behind the scenes before they were famous they dealt with life and craziness just like USA they just happened to get famous. But they bleed, have mental issues, need money, can’t pay rent... he is the same guy who had troubles and due to who he is he could afford to have time to step away and get himself together. I’m glad you can see past his troubles though. Someone people just wrote people off.

[@eall5630]

if you can't handle him at his worst you dont deserve him at his best

[@maggiechery5607]

EAL L facts

[@christopherrubio8047]

Kalas82 same

[@miat789]

I feel like an RDJ -like come back is on its way.

[@EXG21]

Perfect comparison

[@loraovsiew8769]

Just gave the same comparison to my hubby! 👍🏻

[@HotStrange]

I hope so. Seems like a really good dude. He deserves a chance to really show his acting chops.

[@CB0915]

miat789 everything he’s in is great too

[@vincentj.9057]

I hope they cast Shia as Wolverine and then he can have a real Marvel-fueled comeback a la RDJ

[@Chris-cf2kp]

I've always thought Shia LaBeouf was a badass humble actor and person, all the way back to when I first saw him in Holes. Keep on keeping on

[@juancabrera8921]

Honey Boy was something else. Really brings out all the daddy issues in oneself. Thanks for the great film, Shia.

[@snipestyl]

One of the most genuine and real human beings out there

[@mm12345777]

Agree 👌🏻 I hope everything goes well for him in the future

[@locksmithmuggle]

He JUST DOES IT

[@Tazandd]

Watching the Hot Ones episode with him was one of the best episodes.

[@Oksana531]

I couldn’t agree more. He’s so humble and just straight up normal. There’s absolutely nothing Hollywood about him and I so love that!

[@mynemos2]

snipestyl 😂😂😂keep telling yourself that 😂😂😂

[@deraerai]

I get it. I get that look, that "tired and emotionally drained but I'm going to try my hardest to be positive and enthusiastic about life" look. Glad to see he's just moving on and living life.

[@tophadam9616]

Derae Rai 💯

[@thedexterbros]

Ugh. That's real

[@karaa7595]

Exactly. One more day closer to my death and then Ill be free. In the meantime, eat, drink and (try to) be merry.

[@christopherrubio8047]

Derae Rai wow nice take. Deep ❤️

[@shane8911]

Don’t drag others into your sad life to make yourself feel better

[@nilimadebbarma7694]

No matter what kind of person he is but he's a damn good actor and director. If he wasn't involved in so many controversies, he would've been very successful

[@boringnames6920]

I feel like he needs to be locked away. He's a bad character.

[@mastereditor3483]

I would say he’s pretty successful

[@TheAtomicBomb215]

​@@boringnames6920girl/boy byeee

[@jamiecaldwell4043]

I've always had a soft spot for Shia. 💗

[@radiokilledthevideostar3329]

He’s the most BEAUTIFUL man I’ve ever seen.

[@vm1ccc]

Right?

[@donishaantionette1929]

Radio Killed The Video Star definitely🤤😍

[@trkygrg]

Forever!

[@Pooty2003]

Radio Killed The Video Star 💯💯💯 I love this comment, because it’s not just his looks, to me, his whole being is beautiful.

[@MariahCareyTributeArtist]

GIRL HE IS EVERYTHING...BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT!!

[@SickiningApparition666]

Shia is arguably more authentically human than most actors.

[@dragon7590]

I love seeing him smile and laugh because it seems 100% honest and that's always nice to see in any human being that's been through a real tough time in life.

[@TheProphegy]

Shia is such a boss. I’m glad to see him doing better and better.

[@limpusshrimpus9810]

Yes

[@rachelpierson6957]

@ninjarawr21 he's still a person, not "goods".

[@shanesimpson4407]

Everything about Shia is genuine and from the heart.

[@michaelmeara6776]

Hes just acting

[@ferny2141]

Promotion run

[@shanesimpson4407]

Dziordan1 negative chief

[@shanesimpson4407]

LoganTheLionheart 👍🏻

[@shanesimpson4407]

Michael Meara life is an act. You choose what part you want to play

[@mego581]

Just got back from seeing this movie, I cried for 45 minutes after while driving home, it was so moving in a real way that almost no movies are! Shia has risen above and blessed us all!

[@michaeltimothyburgoyne9993]

I'm so elated he is back and really moving forward healthy. He is a fantastic entertainer, a leader in our generation.

[@michaelj.f.4602]

Shia is a good dude. He got lost for a little while but he reeled himself back in. He’s gotta be at the prime of his life right now

[@telmolicious]

U know him?

[@WitchDoctor87]

Yeah he seems like her doing better after his rehab and getting organized.

[@WitchDoctor87]

@@telmolicious Its just well known if you look up his life.

[@rishabh3687]

He is so self assured and articulate.

[@daniell5247]

@ninjarawr21 everything you wrote is wrong and dumb. Just wanted to point that out. ✌🏽

[@wojalert3959]

ninjarawr21 you’re a clown if you don’t believe in second chances. AND that people make mistakes. Poor you

[@yaboicaden200]

@ninjarawr21 Burn in hell, fool.

[@britt__182]

@ninjarawr21 yet here you still are huh?

[@LisannePlante]

Rishabh - as I was reading this... he swore and got « bleeped » 🤣

[@FranzBills]

So glad he's turned his life around, really big fan of Shia.

[@srednaart]

He really made a great movie and put his pain out there. I saw a lot of my own childhood in this movie, those of us who have had shitty parents can relate. Idk why he is still talking to his dad though, that guy doesn't deserve to steal any more precious moments from his son. Shia deserves peace and to be surrounded by those who genuinely care about him ❤

[@ophie20]

We need more humans like Shia. Stay authentic my dude

[@alainlalonde]

Watch him on Actors on Actors sitting with Kristen Stewart. He's so gracious. Makes it 96% about her. Great communicator.

[@Spark-In-The-Dark]

Not "troubled", just life... LaBeouf is awesome and very fortunate. He puts out great energy to the world.

[@batlefieldproes]

his mother gave him herpes

[@lainamuffy]

He’s one of the few actual down-to-earth celebrities. Not just playing the part of a down-to-earth celebrity.

[@afiftysixteen9584]

Cause you know him?

[@toxicasset5097]

He's a treasure. I was hoping for this comeback.

[@rikkiroxx1430]

20 years ago..the late Bill Paxton said : "Watch out for this kid Shia Labouf".. he was right.

[@karaa7595]

It was obvious to me when I saw him in that one thriller movie. Disturbia?

[@nickr4015]

@Grinder Man Twister! Come on, dude!

[@nickr4015]

@Grinder Man True Lies with two Aronolds. He plays a guy who pisses his pants.

[@eh5872]

Rikki Roxx no he wasn’t. What has this dumbass done since they kicked him outta transformer franchise? I’ll wait

[@Omar-kl2lb]

@Grinder Man the guy that has been killed by terminator, predator and alien

[@chrisfloyd77]

He's a singular talent. I find him to be one of the most interesting people on Earth.

[@rainydaze9318]

I absolutely adore him. When I watched him in Even Stevens and I felt like he had something special. I thought this kid is going to be a huge star. His dad was right he could see in his son he had what it takes! Blessings Shia!

[@RubyStar4]

He is so delightful. I could hear him talk all day.

[@saraayers4072]

Why does Kimmel feel the need to belittle people? He does it often. He laughs like he is joking but a lot of time you can tell he is just judging them. Shia is very gracious in this interview.

[@Ash-A1]

Sara Ayers I noticed that too. It’s very subtle, but it’s there!

[@carringtons7682]

I think Jimmy is really honest and good natured, so he is just being honest

[@brittdavis1]

I don't think he's judging, thats just his humor. You can tell when he genuinely enjoys the person he's interviewing...

[@asjchy123]

Jimmy added depth to this interview by asking amazing questions which gave shia the tools to shine. It was a good interview.

[@jeffbrown8117]

I didn’t get that at all. I can’t even pin point a specific time you could be referring to. Can you elaborate? And knowing how real Shia is, I can’t imagine him ALLOWING someone to “belittle” him.

[@tia5845]

I'm so proud of him and his development. I've always been a big fan of his and would love to see him thriving again.

[@AllThingsLex]

I love Shia! I love all his off camera moments, his authenticity, awkward crazy sh*t, and vulnerability. He's a fantastic actor, from Disney's Holes to now. Full support.

[@junayedalam6383]

Shia hit bullseye this year. The peanut butter Falcon And Now Honey Boy Two damn great movies

[@junayedalam6383]

@Maori Boy 😂

[@bryanlee7989]

I am waiting for his next movie "Potato Bread"

[@jacquelinesilva3893]

And the one after, “Fluff”

[@dianemoonstone4715]

HONEY BOY is the childhood name his father used with him.

[@BROTHA891]

Honesty growing up watching him on Even Stevens and Transformers and being a big fan then seeing him go crazy for a few years was sad to see, but I’m so glad he’s making a comeback recently

[@lcloco100]

100% Agreed

[@WaffleSauze]

you don't know him until you have seen Holes.

[@nelsonlorenzo6424]

He never went crazy.. He was just on drugs

[@xaviersamuels429]

Nelson Lorenzo Which is crazy

[@dianemoonstone4715]

This movie, HONEY BOY, is autobiographical. So this would go a long ways into explaining his personal demons. He was forced to confront his issues by the Court-mandated rehab counseling sessions. It served as an intervention which probably explains his gratitude to Officer Bryant.

[@urbanrose51]

I’m so proud of him, I’ve loved him for so long

[@roseclemons]

I’ve always been a fan of Shias and I love seeing him happy. He seems like such an amazing person not to mention he’s an amazing actor. One of a kind.

[@loks2315]

No matter what people say, this guy has the best freestyle on sway I've ever heard.

[@wesleyturner833]

His was nice but hands down in my opinion the best freestyle on Sway was Chris Webby and honorable mention Lil Dicky.

[@cheez4]

It was dope because legit off the rip..but not better then black thought...my opinion

[@loks2315]

@@wesleyturner833 for an actor, hes the best hands down. Lil Dicky and chris webby are legit animals. But I'm just saying as an actor who no one knew was a lowkey rap animal lol hes the man. Hands down

[@travis_redfern6771]

I’m solar...you’re a toaster

[@eerroottaa]

Well it's a good thing what people say doesn't matter to you because any Hip Hop fan would have to disagree with that outrageous statement

[@TeamBroccoli]

He is like the most real person in an “actor” that I think I’ve ever seen. Does that make sense...? Haha. He seems amazing and so down to earth.

[@Mark-hn1si]

Team Broccoli how about Jim Carrey?

[@DeuceSF]

Have you ever seen Marlon Brando?

[@AJ-das]

Juaquin phoenix

[@Halldog7]

That’s because he’s an actor that doesn’t have Hollywood culture inside him anymore.

[@PrasannaKumar-ug9tr]

yo, this dude is so good. such a genuine guy. i feel sorry for people that don't get how good he is. i just watched his movie Honey Boy and it moved me to tears. i loved every bit of it. he deserves all the respect he's getting.. matter of fact, he deserves more. he's amazing. im really happy for Shia. love him.

[@KarlaJTanner]

I just watched this film. I had complex ptsd. I’ve been working on my health for over six year and still going. This film was real. Hard. I’m proud of him.

[@ataylor7522]

Shia is so mesmerizing! He is what an actor should strive to be he doesn’t ever appear pretentious or self serving.

[@boringnames6920]

He just beats his girlfriend behind close doors but ok.

[@avrilpeters]

wow this interview was like two friends just having a chat just so natural and Shia is a very funny guy

[@anneparham]

I watched this, then watched it again because I am so impressed by the manner Jimmy interviews Shia with. He is so light and comical about some really challenging topics to ask him about regarding the movie. Their chemistry is great. If you don’t notice what I am saying, imagine Jimmy Fallon trying to ask the same questions.

[@physhac]

Such a lovely guy. Funny that his honesty makes him so lovable

[@sadago2690]

Shia is so real he shines a light on kinmels fakeness and leaves him so out in the open it's kinda crazy

[@CountDogula7]

Sadago kinmel

[@Ravver]

lol at this edgy comment, Kimmel doesn't seem fake here.

[@StarNBars94]

From binging through Shia interviews the past couple hours, this was my exact thought. I get that talk show interviews are formulaic and fake, but they miss so much. Shia talking is way more interesting than Kimmel throwing in his corny one-liners.

[@danielstash4305]

Dang for real

[@Ruby-yh9fr]

“robot Russian friends on Facebook” Lmao

[@Anti-HyperLink]

Can you not hear properly?

[@user-bc8nk1ml8b]

'...robot friends, russian friends..."

[@louisbabycos106]

@Edgar Barcelona Trump is your president. MAGA.

[@Beradikals]

Louis Babycos ... you obviously drink Kool-Aid made by an orange demagogue.

[@FinneySP]

Wasn’t Facebook found guilty in doing what the Russians did on a larger scale. China, Easter Europe in general, Nigeria all did what Russia did. This is a scapegoat ploy to get people to blame this countries problems on the outside

[@MicheleKlinger]

I’m watching this interview after just finishing rewatching Even Stevens for the first time in god knows how long. I’ve always adored Shia and I’m so glad he’s found success and clarity in life.

[@nativechique7589]

I went from crying watching the Honeyboy trailer to laughing here.

[@louieboone7209]

Native Chique same , I saw it today 💚

[@FairuzaMNasir]

HOLES is still my favorite Shia film.

[@jeffreybratton6186]

I like him in transformers......OPTIMUSSSSS!!!!!

[@Mr3clectic]

I like Disturbia

[@vodkavohn4344]

You gotta go and dig them holes.

[@miaallen6161]

diggin’ up ho-holes diggin’

[@katiewinchester3757]

I forgot about Holes, but yeah, he was perfect for the role of Stanley Yelnats! I like him best as the character of Sam, in Constantine

[@666lupine666]

Kimmel is very comfortable during this interview, and that makes it all the more worthwhile.

[@flala2261]

Yep

[@JoexLegacy]

A bit way too comfortable perhaps 😂😂😂😂

[@babyrambo7300]

Ive said for years now how underrated Shia is. My all time favorite actor. One of the most humbled actors there is. Juss an all around cool dude💯

[@nicoleeverett1696]

What a lovely humble human being Shia is. I'm so glad to see how much he has grown since

[@Vicjavm]

I can watch this guy tell stories for a whole day, never change Shia

[@brothercartman]

There is no one else like Shia. One of the best actors of our generation.

[@MasterBetty69]

Criminally underrated. (no pun intended)

[@aboutthatlife917]

Not even remotely close

[@amymay2838]

I'm so glad Shia is back. I've missed you dude! F n love everything your in! BIG HUGS

[@wuas568]

Amazing. Much love to Shia man. All the ups and downs he still know how to bring it all together and still be happy.

[@martianmilktvofficial]

I’m glad to see him making a comeback

[@markl5998]

Stanley Yelnats never left

[@jltaco85]

Where did he go anyway or what happened to him?

[@samsaraslight8377]

@@jltaco85 mental problems that were handled poorly and being a celeb doesn't help at all, sadly. It all escalated in drug abuse. He seems fine now, though.

[@rugr82day]

He himself said he felt his career was over so to Shia this feels like a comeback and that's what matters.