Shia LaBeouf Marks 40th Birthday with New Girlfriend in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf celebrated a significant birthday milestone on Thursday in New Orleans, marking his 40th alongside his new girlfriend, Nicole Mumphrey. The outing comes shortly after the actor received a suspended sentence for a bar brawl incident that occurred during Mardi Gras.
LaBeouf and Mumphrey, who have reportedly been a couple since earlier this spring, were observed walking through the city hand-in-hand. LaBeouf was seen sporting a pale pink patterned short-sleeved button-up shirt, black shorts, and black Nike Cortez sneakers. Mumphrey opted for a white summer dress and brown thong flip-flops. The couple reportedly enjoyed dinner at a Mexican restaurant before visiting a cookie shop.
During their stroll, Mumphrey leaned her head on LaBeouf’s shoulder, and he was seen affectionately stroking her chin, indicating a close and affectionate dynamic between the two.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
The birthday celebration follows a recent legal development where LaBeouf entered a guilty plea to three misdemeanor counts of battery. These charges stemmed from a public disturbance at a bar during Mardi Gras. He was subsequently sentenced to two years of probation, mandated alcohol abuse rehabilitation, and required to attend sensitivity training and anger management classes.
Initially released on his own recognizance following his arrest on February 17 for battery, LaBeouf was later required to post a $100,000 bond. This was reportedly due to allegations that he used a homophobic slur during the altercation. A second charge carried an additional $5,000 bond, and a third battery charge was later added.
A statement from LaBeouf’s legal representative, Sarah Chervinsky, addressed the charges and the sentence. Chervinsky asserted that investigations confirmed LaBeouf’s initial account of the event as a minor bar dispute, stating, “The police and DA investigation proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning – that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle.” She further commented, “There is no evidence it was about bias or prejudice, which is why the state only charged these low-level misdemeanors.” Chervinsky concluded by noting LaBeouf’s willingness to take accountability and his desire to focus on personal matters and future projects: “Mr. LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so. Now he’s looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects.”
Personal Life and Reflections
The actor’s birthday celebration and the recent legal resolution come just days after the sentencing. Earlier in the year, LaBeouf participated in an extensive interview that aired on February 28, approximately one week after Mardi Gras.
During the interview, LaBeouf briefly touched upon the dissolution of his marriage to Mia Goth, with whom he shares a four-year-old daughter, Isabel. Following their separation in 2025, LaBeouf relocated to New Orleans, a city where he has family ties.
Reflecting on his marriage, LaBeouf stated, “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.”
The actor also shared personal family history in the interview, discussing his paternal grandmother, who was reportedly lesbian and married a man to serve as a public cover. He mentioned that his surname was initially spelled LeBoeuf but was altered by his grandmother in an effort to distance herself from her family, who had reportedly disowned her.
In the broader context of discussing differing viewpoints, LaBeouf made a remark regarding homosexuality: “I’m good with gay. Be gay over there though. Don’t be gay in my lap.”
