FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over ‘Illegal’ NDA in Settlement
FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Over ‘Illegal’ NDA in Settlement
FKA Twigs accuses Shia LaBeouf of weaponizing an NDA to silence her after their 2020 settlement, amid new legal battles.
FKA Twigs has filed a new lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that Shia LaBeouf sought an exorbitant sum of money linked to an allegedly unlawful NDA connected to their settlement. The singer says LaBeouf used a benign public statement she made to pressure her financially and silence her, as part of ongoing control she says he exerted for years.
In court documents, Barnett's lawyers argue LaBeouf attempted to silence her by weaponizing the terms of the settlement, including an arbitration process he allegedly initiated last December over a interview she gave to a major magazine. The filing argues this move was part of an unlawful effort to chill her from speaking about her experience.
The case centers on the 2020 sexual battery settlement between the two, with Barnett contending that LaBeouf extracted a settlement that contained unlawful NDA provisions. Her team, led by Mathew Rosengart, says the actor’s actions amount to continued attempts to suppress her from sharing her story.
LaBeouf’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The dispute underscores broader debates about the use and scope of NDAs in cases involving survivors of abuse and the legal environment in California.
Barnett has remained active in advocacy work, supporting survivor-centered organizations and pushing for clearer, fairer NDA standards that protect victims while allowing legitimate discourse.
