Shia LaBeouf’s Ash Wednesday in New Orleans was a stark contrast to the chaos of the day before.
The 39-year-old actor, freshly arrested for assault and battery at Mardi Gras, was spotted running shirtless in a local park before attempting to visit two Catholic churches, both of which were closed.
After perusing the churches, LaBeouf headed to the upscale Mediterranean spot Saj.
Although he briefly chatted with a woman outside, he ultimately ate dinner alone, a quiet end to a turbulent 48 hours.
A day earlier, LaBeouf was arrested following a bar fight during Mardi Gras festivities.
Witnesses described him as “belligerent” and “terrorizing the city.”
He was treated by paramedics, booked into jail on two counts of simple battery and released from Orleans Parish Prison.
Hours later, he was seen mocking his arrest by dancing with his prison papers in his mouth while joining the parade crowd.
The actor, who has spoken openly about his past struggles with addiction, previously claimed sobriety and a renewed dedication to Catholicism after immersing himself in the faith while preparing for the 2022 film. Father Pio.
He was confirmed into the Catholic Church on New Year’s Eve 2023 and has even expressed interest in becoming a deacon.
LaBeouf’s personal life has also changed in recent years.
Page six reported that he and his wife Mia Goth quietly separated nearly a year ago, prompting him to move to New Orleans to be closer to family.
