British singer-songwriter FKA Twigs, alias Tahliah Debrett Barnett, and Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf have amicably resolved her 2020 lawsuit against him for alleged abuse. FKA Twigs had accused her former lover of inflicting physical, mental, and emotional trauma upon her. In a unified declaration, their legal representatives affirmed the settlement, stressing that the intricacies of the agreement would "remain confidential."
LaBeouf, who had previously contested numerous accusations as unfounded, expressed regret for any pain he might have inflicted. This resolution brings to a close a legal battle that spanned five years with minimal headway. According to court documents accessed by Us Weekly, Barnett petitioned the court to dismiss all claims against LaBeouf permanently, precluding any future litigation. A trial initially scheduled for the preceding year was eventually postponed.
On Tuesday, Barnett's attorney, Bryan Freedman, and LaBeouf's counsel, Shawn Holley, conveyed their clients' mutual well-wishes. "Dedicated to paving a constructive way forward, we have amicably settled our dispute out of court," they articulated in the statement. "While the specifics of the settlement will stay confidential, we extend our best wishes for personal bliss, professional prosperity, and tranquility in the years to come."
Their romance blossomed on the set of the film 'Honey Boy' in 2018, lasting nine months until they parted ways in 2019 due to clashing work commitments. However, legal filings in 2020 revealed Barnett's allegations of "unrelenting abuse" by LaBeouf, encompassing "mental and verbal harassment" that escalated to "physical aggression." She recounted instances where LaBeouf woke her in the dead of night, choking her, shoved her into a vehicle during an altercation, and grew enraged when she engaged with other men.
In a 2021 interview with Louis Theroux on BBC Radio 4's 'Grounded' podcast, Barnett confessed to feeling "terrified, intimidated, and controlled" by LaBeouf, enduring lingering psychological scars from their relationship. "I suffered PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] as a result, a condition we seldom discuss as a society, particularly the healing process post-separation and the extensive work required to reclaim one's former self," she lamented.
LaBeouf, in an earlier interview with The New York Times, acknowledged that while many of Barnett's accusations were untrue, he owed her and Karolyn Pho, another plaintiff in the lawsuit, "the chance to voice their allegations publicly and to accept accountability for my actions." He continued, "For years, I've been abusive towards myself and those around me. I have a history of hurting those nearest to me. I'm ashamed of this past and apologize to those I've hurt. There's nothing more I can say."
Barnett recently released her album 'Eusexua,' garnering numerous accolades, including two Brit Award nominations for Best British Female Solo Artist. Meanwhile, LaBeouf's latest cinematic endeavor was the crime drama 'Henry Johnson.' He is renowned for his roles in the 'Transformers' franchise and 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'
