In a significant development, British singer-songwriter FKA Twigs and actor Shia LaBeouf have reached a settlement in the abuse lawsuit filed by Twigs in 2020. The agreement, while confirming the end of a legal battle that has lasted five years, leaves the details of the settlement undisclosed. The singer, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, had accused LaBeouf of various forms of abuse, including physical and emotional violence during their brief relationship.
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Settle Abuse Lawsuit After Years of Legal Struggle
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf Settle Abuse Lawsuit After Years of Legal Struggle
Settlement reached in 2020 lawsuit alleging abuse marks an end to a lengthy legal battle between the singer and actor.
In a joint statement released by their respective legal teams, both parties expressed a commitment to moving forward positively. "Committed to forging a constructive path forward, we have agreed to settle our case out of court,” the lawyers stated. They wished each other personal happiness and success in their careers, while also ensuring that Barnett's claims against LaBeouf would not be refiled in the future. The original trial was set to take place last year but was delayed multiple times.
The couple first met on the set of the film "Honey Boy" in 2018, starting a relationship that lasted approximately nine months before ending in 2019. Twigs had claimed that the relationship involved "relentless abuse," detailing frightening incidents where she experienced physical violence. She has previously spoken about the mental scars left after the relationship, indicating that it led to her suffering from PTSD.
LaBeouf, who has largely denied the abuse allegations, has expressed remorse regarding the pain he has caused, acknowledging his history of abusive behavior towards those close to him. Over the past years, he has publicly stated his willingness to accept accountability for certain actions, even admitting to a pattern of harming the people around him.
Since their breakup, FKA Twigs has focused on her music career, releasing her album "Eusexua" earlier this year and achieving multiple accolades including nominations for Brit Awards. LaBeouf's recent work includes the crime drama "Henry Johnson," adding to his well-known roles in major film franchises like "Transformers" and "Indiana Jones."
The couple first met on the set of the film "Honey Boy" in 2018, starting a relationship that lasted approximately nine months before ending in 2019. Twigs had claimed that the relationship involved "relentless abuse," detailing frightening incidents where she experienced physical violence. She has previously spoken about the mental scars left after the relationship, indicating that it led to her suffering from PTSD.
LaBeouf, who has largely denied the abuse allegations, has expressed remorse regarding the pain he has caused, acknowledging his history of abusive behavior towards those close to him. Over the past years, he has publicly stated his willingness to accept accountability for certain actions, even admitting to a pattern of harming the people around him.
Since their breakup, FKA Twigs has focused on her music career, releasing her album "Eusexua" earlier this year and achieving multiple accolades including nominations for Brit Awards. LaBeouf's recent work includes the crime drama "Henry Johnson," adding to his well-known roles in major film franchises like "Transformers" and "Indiana Jones."
