After Gibson got sober, he turned to Catholicism. LaBeouf later converted to Catholicism as well, after he found himself at the center of controversy. LaBeouf was arrested in 2017 in Georgia.

Shia LaBeouf has credited his sobriety to his friendships with Mel Gibson, Sean Penn and Josh Brolin. This week, Shia, 38, told The Hollywood Reporter he and Mel, 69, were still "very close".

Shia LaBeouf revealed that he met Mel Gibson in 2022 while researching a film. Gibson introduced him to Latin mass services and supported him during a tough time.

Though he credits actors Sean Penn, Mel Gibson, and Josh Brolin for help in his recent recovery, LaBeouf also told The Hollywood Reporter he believes he’s been blacklisted from the industry.

Shia converted to Catholicism after attending church services with Mel while researching his 2022 movie Padre Pio. This week, Shia, 38, told The Hollywood Reporter he and Mel, 69, were still "very ...

Elsewhere in LaBeouf's interview with THR, the 38-year-old -- who has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction -- shared how his "close" friend Mel Gibson, along with ...

In LaBeouf's Thursday, May 8 interview, he confirmed that he and Gibson are still “very close.” “Big respect, big love. He’s always been very lovely to me,” LaBeouf said.