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Shia LaBeouf credits three Hollywood actors with saving his life and helping him stay sober

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Published 10:24 9 May 2025 GMT+1

Shia LaBeouf credits three Hollywood actors with saving his life and helping him stay sober

Shia LaBeouf has heaped praise on three Hollywood actors who he believes saved his life

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

Shia LaBeouf has credited three Hollywood actors for saving his life and helping him stay sober in recent years.

LaBeouf was notably arrested October 2015 for public intoxication and has been very open about his alcohol struggles.

He famously thanked the police officer who arrested him for changing his life.

On top of abuse allegations by ex partner FKA Twigs, the actor is now back with a new movie called Henry Johnson, which releases in cinemas on Friday (May 9).

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But it's certainly been a tough journey for LaBeouf, with the actor telling The Hollywood Reported how Mel Gibson, Sean Penn and Josh Brolin have all helped him along the way.

In fact, the 38-year-old said the acting trio ultimately saved his life.

Shia LaBeouf has documented his sober journey (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Shia LaBeouf has documented his sober journey (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

LaBeouf said: "He [Gibson] held my hand when I was really s****ing on myself. Dude really stepped up for me in big ways.

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"Him, Sean Penn, James Brolin — these guys got me to sobriety. They got around me and kept me alive.

"Sean also showed up and motivated me to do this as a play. I was scared as f*** when this thing started.

"There was a bunch of guys that I looked up to that just started popping up. I had never, ever felt that kind of love — not like that."

LaBeouf added: "I hope my whole life is squaring things, getting it right. It’s what I want to do with the rest of my life. And there’s a lot of things to get right.

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"I’m blessed that I still have this craft and I’m still allowed to do it at a high level with the highest. It feels like a f***ing miracle.

Shia LaBeouf has credited the three Hollywood actors (Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Shia LaBeouf has credited the three Hollywood actors (Mike Marsland/WireImage)

"It’s all part of the same thing — God’s everything or nothing. I believe that. Me and Dave have big God talks. I’ve been to temple with him. He’s been to church with me. Been deep dives for both of us."

Henry Johnson, the actor's new movie sits at a 54 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes after receiving some mixed reviews from industry critics so far.

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But you can make up your own mind as the film releases in cinemas across the US today.

Please drink responsibly. If you want to discuss any issues relating to alcohol in confidence, contact Drinkline on 0300 123 1110, 9am–8pm weekdays and 11am–4pm weekends for advice and support

Featured Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for HFA

Topics: Celebrity, Film and TV, Hollywood, Sean Penn, Shia LaBeouf, Health, Mental Health

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

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