Netflix has removed mentions of Shia LaBeouf from its awards campaign following abuse accusations
- Shia LaBeouf has been removed from Netflix's awards-consideration page for its movie "Pieces of a Woman."
- LaBeouf does not feature in stills from the movie, and his name has been removed from the description on the awards page: "Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean are a Boston couple on the verge of parenthood." LaBeouf plays Sean in the movie.
- The changes have come after FKA Twigs filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf, alleging that the actor physically and emotionally abused her.
Netflix has removed all mentions of Shia LaBeouf from its For Your Consideration page, which lists the movies and TV shows for which it's pursuing awards this season, following FKA Twigs' lawsuit against the troubled actor.
LaBeouf starred in Netflix's "Pieces of a Woman" alongside Vanessa Kirby. The two played a married couple who suffer a tragedy after a home birth ends in the loss of their child. LaBeouf's supporting role in the movie was expected to be promoted, but, as first spotted by IndieWire, the actor is no longer mentioned in the film's synopsis and is not among the list of actors Netflix is putting forward for awards.
The synopsis now reads: "Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean are a Boston couple on the verge of parenthood whose lives change irrevocably when a home birth ends in unimaginable tragedy." LaBeouf plays Sean.
LaBeouf also doesn't feature in any of the images from the film on the page, though he is unavoidably present in the movie's trailer.
Citing a source close to the movie, IndieWire reported that the film's campaign was not set to feature LaBeouf in the first place.
The company is said to be expected to continue to promote the movie in other categories, including best picture, director, actress for Kirby, and both supporting actor and supporting actress for a smattering of performers in the movie including Ellen Burstyn.
The film could have been part of a continued renaissance for LaBeouf, who has starred in several acclaimed movies of late including "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and the autobiographical "Honey Boy," which he wrote. FKA Twigs' accusations against the actor, however, have altered that perception drastically.
On December 11, The New York Times published a report in which FKA Twigs accused LaBeouf of physically and emotionally abusing her. She said he grabbed her to the point of bruising, choked her, and forced her to sleep naked, while another ex-girlfriend of LaBeouf's, Karolyn Pho, accused the actor of headbutting her and making her bleed.
LaBeouf told The Times that "not all of these allegations are true," though he did say his ex-girlfriends deserved the right to air their criticisms of him and their experiences with him.
After the story broke, Sia tweeted that she, too, had been burned by LaBeouf, alleging that he "conned" her into a relationship after lying about his relationship status.
LaBeouf received acclaim for "Honey Boy," which tells the true story of how LaBeouf suffered as a child actor with an abusive father, who LaBeouf played.
The director of that movie, Alma Har'el, recently said she stood by FKA Twigs, who also starred in the movie. Har'el said LaBeouf's road to recovery did not excuse the behavior he was accused of.
While LaBeouf could still theoretically get a nomination (and even a win) without being part of a promotional campaign, it is highly unlikely.
Netflix and LaBeouf did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider.
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