Shia LaBeouf’s Ash Wednesday in New Orleans was a stark contrast to the chaos of the day before.
The 39-year-old actor, fresh from a Lenten arrest for battery, was seen jogging shirtless through a local park before attempting to visit two Catholic churches, both of which were closed.
After his pilgrimage, LaBeouf made his way to the exclusive Mediterranean resort of Saj.
Although he briefly chatted with a woman outside, he eventually ate alone, a quiet end to a turbulent 48 hours.
Just a day earlier, LaBeouf had been arrested after a bar fight during Mardi Gras festivities.
Witnesses described him as “belligerent” and “terrorizing the city”.
He was treated by paramedics, charged with two counts of simple battery and released from Orleans Parish Prison.
Hours later, he was seen mocking his arrest by dancing with his prison paper in his mouth as he rejoined parade crowds.
The actor, who has spoken openly about past struggles with addiction, had previously claimed sobriety and a renewed devotion to Catholicism after immersing himself in the faith while preparing for the 2022 film Padre Pio.
He was confirmed in the Catholic Church on New Year’s Eve 2023 and even expressed an interest in becoming a deacon.
LaBeouf’s personal life has also changed in recent years.
Page six reported that he and wife Mia Goth quietly split nearly a year ago, prompting his move to New Orleans to be closer to family.
