Shia LaBeouf Reveals Living in Central Park Amid Alec Baldwin Broadway Tensions

Shia LaBeouf revealed in multiple interviews that during a difficult period in 2013, while preparing for the Broadway play "Orphans," he was "sleeping in Central Park" and dealing with significant personal struggles, including being on steroids and feeling insecure. LaBeouf and co-star Alec Baldwin had mounting tensions during rehearsals, which contributed to LaBeouf eventually quitting the production. He described their relationship as contentious and competitive but noted that they have since reconciled, attributing much of the conflict to fear and a lack of spiritual grounding in his life at the time. LaBeouf credited his later embrace of Catholicism and time spent in a monastery with helping him change and improve his approach to work and life. Despite the challenges, LaBeouf is currently focusing on new projects, including the film "Henry Johnson," directed by David Mamet. This reflection highlights LaBeouf's journey from a troubled period to a place of personal growth and healing.