The chaotic spectacle of Mardi Gras in New Orleans found a new protagonist this Tuesday: Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf. Known as much for his volatile off-screen behavior as his on-screen intensity, LaBeouf was arrested and charged with battery after a drunken brawl in the French Quarter. But in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, fame holds little currency. The image of the Hollywood star, shirtless and screaming on the pavement, was captured by TMZ and beamed instantly around the world. Charged with two counts of simple battery, LaBeouf was treated at a hospital before being booked.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 18:05 UTC