FKA Twigs has launched a fresh legal battle against her ex-partner, Shia LaBeouf, alleging that he is attempting to impose an "unlawful" Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to stifle her voice. The 38-year-old, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, has filed a complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court, seeking a court order to block LaBeouf, 39, from enforcing parts of the agreement that she believes violate California law.
In her legal papers, her attorney Mathew Rosengart emphasizes that this is not a case about monetary gain but rather about justice and the law. Rosengart explains that the lawsuit is an attempt to "right a wrong" and to stand up for other women who may not have the means to speak out against their abusers. She is determined to ensure that survivors of sexual misconduct are not bullied or silenced, as she was.
The complaint stems from a previous lawsuit filed by Barnett in 2020, where she accused LaBeouf of sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress. That case was settled in 2025. However, according to the new complaint, LaBeouf later claimed that she breached their agreement by violating its nondisclosure provisions following a 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. In the interview, FKA Twigs spoke openly about her lack of safety and her support for other survivors—remarks that she says were later used against her.
The new filing strongly disputes LaBeouf's position, stating that his argument "should offend every citizen of California." The complaint labels his legal stance as "nonsensical" and argues that it defies both common sense and state law. Barnett's attorneys argue that California's Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act protects survivors from being silenced and allows them to speak openly about their experiences of sexual misconduct. The complaint asserts that a provision in a settlement agreement that restricts the disclosure of factual information is prohibited under California law.
Additionally, the complaint notes that LaBeouf agreed to drop his arbitration demand in February. Meanwhile, LaBeouf is also facing other legal issues stemming from an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans earlier this year, which resulted in his arrest and charges of two counts of misdemeanor battery. In a February hearing, LaBeouf was ordered to enroll in substance abuse treatment, undergo drug testing, and post a $100,000 bond as conditions of his release.
FKA Twigs contends that the NDA is unenforceable under California's Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act, which limits confidentiality provisions in cases involving sexual misconduct. She argues that the agreement goes beyond the usual clause by not only restricting what she can say about her own experience but also prohibiting her from speaking openly about sexual abuse more broadly. She is asking the court to declare those provisions invalid and prevent LaBeouf from enforcing them without seeking any damages.
