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Shia LaBeouf has been one of the most controversial actors to date. There have been many severe allegations against the actor. Recently he also made several headlines after it was reported that he was removed fromDon’t Worry Darlingbecause he was too difficult to work with. According to the actor, he could have been canceled long before if Hollywood was not double standard.
In an early interview, theTransformersactor stated that the industry is more merciful with its actors than its actresses. In this particular interview, he also took a dig at Robert Downey Jr’sIron Man 2co–star Micky Rourke who also had his fair share of controversial stories in Hollywood.
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Shia LaBeouf’s remarks on Hollywood’s double standards
Besides his high-profile controversies,Shia LaBeoufalso came into the headlines due to some of his bizarre antics. TheFuryactor generated a major fuss when he appeared wearing a paper bag on his head at the 2014 Berlin Film Festival. He has also been in the news for his arrests due to multiple cases of being drunk.
According to theIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skullactor’s statements toVariety, many warned him to be more serious with his career-“People I respected just looked me in the eyes and said, ‘life’s too short for this sh-t.’ I’m still earning my way back.”
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Shia LaBeouf also added that with a reputation like his, it would have been difficult to thrive in the industry if he was an actress. He was of the view that the women in Hollywood need more grace to stay in the industry. He took a dig at Mickey Rourke and claimed:
“It’s a double standard, for sure. Women require grace for longevity. I don’t think men require grace. You can be Mickey Rourke.”
Mickey Rourkewas also subjected to headlines due to several reasons. He was subjected to wide discussions over his changed face or more precisely the classic Hollywood case of “plastic surgery gone wrong”. The actor who played Whiplash inIron Man 2himself admitted to his failed plastic surgery that ruined his reputation as one of the most good-looking men in Hollywood.
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Shia LaBeouf and Mickey Rourke- both have their names embroiled in controversies
In the case of Mickey Rourke, there is more to his story than the failed case of plastic surgery. He has been alleged to have some weird demands for his role inIron Man 2.Often, several of his statements have been subjected to headlines due to their controversial nature. The fans didn’t take him lightly when he called Tom Cruise “irrelevant” in the recent past.
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On the other hand, Shia LaBeouf has been subjected to more serious controversies after he was accused of sxual assault by several women. It mainly started after his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs called him out for physical and sxual abuse. Many women came to her support and raised their voices against the 37-year-old.
Earlier, theConstantineactor has also been accused of plagiarism and other issues of misconduct. His multiple cases of being drunk are also not unknown to many. He also got his name in a controversy with actors Brad Pitt and Scott Eastwood on the sets ofFury.However, Pitt later called him one of the best actors he had worked with.
Source:Variety
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
