Shia LaBeouf looked like he didn’t have a worry in the world on vacation with his wife and baby after being embroiled in drama surrounding Olivia Wilde’s much talked about film Don’t Worry Darling.
The 36-year-old actor was seen enjoying a dip in the sea with wife Mia Goth, 28, during their holiday in Portofino, Italy with five-month-old daughter Isabel.
Last last month, Shia angrily denied claims made by Olivia that he was fired from her movie due to his ‘combative energy’ and provided evidence to the contrary – citing a video of the actress begging him to stay attached to the project.
Family fun: Shia LaBeouf was seen enjoying a dip in the sea with wife Mia Goth, 28, during their holiday in Portofino, Italy with five-month-old daughter Isabel
Making a splash: The happy couple enjoyed a swim together in the sea
Since then, the thriller has been plagued by further drama, with lead star Florence Pugh noticeably avoiding any interaction with Olivia at the Venice film festival.
But Shia looked worlds away from all the controversy while on vacation, as he showed off his collection of tattoos as he swam in a pair of black Ex-Officio boxer briefs.
His short brown locks were disheveled as he sported a beard and kept his eyes protected with black shades.
Shia was later seen in an orange short-sleeved button down shirt, black shorts, and black Nike Cortez sneakers.
He looked every bit the doting dad as he had his infant daughter strapped to his chest in a baby carrier while walking in the city on the Italian Riviera.
Out and about: The 36-year-old actor was later seen in an orange short-sleeved button down shirt, black shorts, and black Nike Cortez sneakers
Aww: He looked every bit the doting dad as he had his infant daughter strapped to his chest in a baby carrier while walking in the city on the Italian Riviera
Rocking it: He swam in a pair of black Ex-Officio boxer briefs
Body art: He showed off his impressive collection of tattoos
One with water: Shia paddled along
Right there with him: Mia seemed comfortable in the water
Wow factor: Mia showcased her impressive post-baby body in a brown bikini
Mia showcased her impressive post-baby body in a brown bikini while swimming in the sea.
She later donned a white blouse with matching Nike Air Force 1 low-top sneakers along with matching crew socks.
The actress accessorized with a large basket-weave sun hat and knit brown and white striped tote bag.
Shia and Mia began seeing each other in 2012. They tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2016, but divorced two years later, and Shia was involved with both FKA Twigs and actress Margaret Qualley during that time.
That’s her girl! Mia fawned over the baby as she rested in her floatie
Aww! The parents doted on their adorable tot
Precious cargo: The Even Stevens actor gently carried his girl
Happy campers! Goth beamed jubilantly at her daughter
Selfie time: Mia appeared to be taking a photo as she held out her phone
Aww: The couple wrapped their daughter in a towel as they returned to dry land
R&R: The actor floated away along the peaceful water
Bonding time: The happy couple spent time in the shade with their bouncing baby girl
Up and down: Shia and Mia began seeing each other in 2012. They tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2016, but divorced two years later, and Shia was involved with both FKA Twigs and actress Margaret Qualley during that time
Moving on: Shia put on his button-up shirt as they prepared to leave
The couple reconciled sometime after the Honey Boy actor and Margaret broke up. They were then seen wearing wedding rings in March 2020, according to E!
This comes weeks after Shia publicly denied claims made by director Olivia Wilde that he was fired from her movie Don’t Worry Darling due to his ‘combative energy.’
The actor instead insisted that he quit the project.
Backing up his claims, a video of Wilde was leaked online Friday, August 26 that clearly shows the director begging LaBeouf to stay with the project, and she hints at tensions with his would-be co-star Florence Pugh by saying him leaving would be a ‘wake-up call to Miss Flo.’
Family fun! Isabel lay on the little floatie as her parents watched over her
Stylish mama! Goth looked stylish in a wide brim hat and white top as she carried her daughter
Mom and dad! Goth appeared to be adjusting the towel on her daughter as her father held her close
Controversy: Shia has been embroiled in drama with Olivia Wilde over disputed claims of how he departed her film Don’t Worry Darling; Wilde pictured 2022
Days prior Wilde, 38, gave an interview to Variety where she said LaBeouf’s process was ‘not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions’ after the role was ultimately recast with her now-boyfriend Harry Styles.
Styles, 28, plays the character Jack alongside main star Florence Pugh, who is said to have had some ‘tension’ with LaBeouf.
However, LaBeouf retorted as he supplied alleged evidence that refutes Wilde’s claims, including an email he sent to the director and a video that she sent to him, that was later leaked online, proving he walked away from the film.
Real-life drama: Wilde claims she fired LaBeouf from the project but the actor insists he actually quit
LaBeouf claims he ‘quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time’ on August 17th in 2020, and forwarded Variety two emails that he claims he recently sent to Wilde.
In his messages to Wilde, LaBeouf states: ‘You and I both know the reasons for my exit. I quit your film because your actors and I couldn’t find time to rehearse.’
In the email, he references his troubled relationship with FKA Twigs and also spoke of his daughter Isabel who he shares with partner Mia Goth.
Recast: The Even Stevens actor was ultimately replaced by singer Harry Styles
Some studio sources have claimed to the publication that LaBeouf had been fired, while another said it was down to a ‘collective recognition that LaBeouf’s style of acting wasn’t a good fit for Wilde’s approach as a director.’
Variety reports that LaBeouf sent the publication screenshots of his conversations with Wilde, which claim they met in person to discuss his exit from the project.
In the email to Wilde, LaBeouf acknowledges his relationship with Twigs, where he writes: ‘My failings with Twigs are fundamental and real, but they are not the narrative that has been presented.’
Twigs – real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett – accused LaBeouf in a lawsuit of knowingly giving her a sexually transmitted disease and also accused him of ‘relentless abuse,’ including sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress. He has denied the claims.