Shia LaBeouf made headlines after causing a scene dressed only in his underwear at a hotel lobby in Rome.

The 39-year-old actor, recently involved in two arrests related to a Mardi Gras altercation last month, was seen without a shirt, asking passersby for a light for his cigarette.

This incident followed the Transformers actor receiving permission to travel to Italy for his father’s baptism, despite being out on bail.

In a short video clip, LaBeouf appears visibly agitated as he implores those around him, saying, “Come on bro, give me a f***ing match. You got a match?”

As one person walked away, a hotel concierge observed the situation, reaching across the front desk.

Throughout the clip, LaBeouf held an unlit cigarette between his lips, sporting nothing but black boxer briefs.

Shia LaBeouf, 39, was seen sparking a scene while only in his underwear inside the lobby of a hotel in Rome

It comes shortly after the Transformers star was granted permission to travel to Italy for his father’s baptism while out on bail; pictured February 17 booking photo

LaBeouf’s initial request to fly to Italy ‘for religious purposes, including his father’s baptism’ from March 1 to 8 was denied by judge Simone Levine during a February 26 court hearing, according to the publication.

But a second attempt at seeking permission was successful.

The Guardian reported that LaBeouf’s request to travel to Italy was granted on March 4 by magistrate Peter Hamilton.

The initial request was rejected primarily as no travel itinerary had been given to the judge, however numerous officials knowledgeable about the situation told The Guardian a travel itinerary was supplied in the second request. 

LaBeouf was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor battery on February 17 following an alleged fight outside a bar in New Orleans’ French Quarter. 

He was released the same day on his own recognizance, but judge Levine later ordered he pay a $100,000 bond after learning about alleged homophobic slurs the actor had used during the incident, according to The Guardian.

The Even Stevens actor was arrested again in connection with the same incident on a misdemeanor simple battery charge and had bond set to $5,000, according to TMZ.

According to the New Orleans Police Department incident report, officers were dispatched to R Bar on Royal Street at approximately 12:45 a.m. on February 17 in response to a reported simple battery involving a man who was allegedly ‘causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive.’

The actor was spotted shirtless as he asked strangers for a light for his cigarette

Throughout the video, an unlit cigarette was placed between the actor’s lips while he donned a pair of black boxer briefs

The Guardian reported that LaBeouf’s request to travel to Italy was granted on March 4 by magistrate Peter Hamilton; seen in 2025 in Cannes 

LaBeouf was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor battery on February 17 following an alleged fight outside a bar in New Orleans’ French Quarter

In the narrative section of the report, officers wrote that they were informed ‘a white male subject was aggressive and struck multiple people’ inside the bar.

It was claimed the actor yelled: ‘These f****ts put me in jail. I’m a Catholic.’

Judge Levine slammed LaBeouf for his alleged use of the slur against a ‘marginalized community’ that has faced so much ‘terror’ already.

Jeffrey Damnit, who was involved in the altercation, has called LaBeouf’s release ‘ridiculous’ and called for him to be charged with a hate crime.

Eyewitnesses alleged LaBeouf became increasingly aggressive at a business and was escorted out by staff, at which point he allegedly struck one man multiple times with closed fists.

Authorities say the situation escalated when LaBeouf returned to the scene and allegedly assaulted the same victim again before punching a second man in the nose.

Witnesses reportedly attempted to restrain him until police arrived.

LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries before being booked into Orleans Parish Prison. He was charged with two counts of simple battery.

Judge Levine slammed LaBeouf for his alleged use of the slur against a ‘marginalized community’ that has faced so much ‘terror’ already; seen in 2019 in Beverly Hills 

In his first interview since the brawl, LaBeouf made a series of bizarre claims – including that he felt ‘scared’ when approached by three gay men on Fat Tuesday.

‘Big gay people are scary to me,’ LaBeouf said bluntly during an hour-long interview with Channel 5.

The interview saw LaBeouf make outlandish and often controversial statements.

Among them was a claim that he felt ‘scared’ when approached by three gay men on Fat Tuesday.

‘Big gay people are scary to me,’ LaBeouf said plainly during one part of the hour-long conversation with Andrew Callaghan. 

‘When I’m standing by myself and three gay dudes are next to me, touching my leg, I get scared. I’m sorry. If that’s homophobic then I’m that.’

He also explained about the altercation, ‘I was drunk and then I felt infringed upon in terms of my proximity. But I wasn’t in my right mind, and so it’s on me.’

In his first interview since the brawl, LaBeouf made a series of bizarre claims – including that he felt ‘scared’ when approached by three gay men on Fat Tuesday; seen in February in New Orleans

He also explained about the altercation, ‘I was drunk and then I felt infringed upon in terms of my proximity. But I wasn’t in my right mind, and so it’s on me’; seen in 2024 in Cannes 

And he took accountability for reportedly using a gay slur, admitting, ‘I said words not ok to say. I don’t want to hurt nobody’s feelings… I’m wrong for what I did.’

His split from Mia Goth was also recently revealed, with the separation occurring last year following nine years of marriage. The pair additionally share daughter Isabel, three.

Sources previously told TMZ that Goth wants Labeouf to enter rehab to help manage his alcohol use.

The insiders claimed that the actor’s behavior has been happening for years now, with the recent altercation bringing it publicly to light.

While Goth and LaBeouf have split, the Frankenstein actress still has love for her ex and wants him to continue to be a part of their daughter’s life, the outlet’s source claims. 

His split from Mia Goth was also recently revealed, with the separation occurring last year following nine years of marriage. The pair additionally share daughter Isabel, three; seen in 2014 in London 

A source told the Daily Mail that Goth separated from LaBeouf five months ago – after the estranged couple tied the knot in 2016.

Two years later, they filed for divorce before later reconciling. Their daughter was welcomed to the world in March 2022.

During his recent interview with Callaghan, he additionally reflected on the end of his marriage to Goth. 

‘It’s not new heartbreak. I don’t want to talk too much about it. It’s not my story alone to tell, but my side is I failed my marriage, so I had to own up to that. So that’s why I moved out here,’ he said.