Reflecting on FKA Twigs’ Abusive Relationship with Shia LaBeouf
Recently, FKA Twigs opened up about her tumultuous relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf, revealing the “relentless abuse” she endured during their time together. In an interview with Elle for the magazine’s March 2021 cover story, the British singer expressed her gratitude for surviving the ordeal.
“It’s a miracle I came out alive,” Twigs shared. “I think it’s luck. I honestly wish I could say that I found some strength, and I saw this light. I wish I could say, ‘[It is] a testament to my strong character,’ or ‘It’s the way my mother raised me.’ It’s none of that. It’s pure luck that I’m not in that situation anymore.”
Recovering from the alleged abuse has been incredibly challenging for Twigs, but she remains hopeful as she takes back control of her life. She described the process as “the hardest thing” she has ever had to do but emphasized her determination to make progress, one step at a time.
“I’ve given [LaBeouf] back his dysfunction now,” Twigs revealed. “I went on my whole Magdalene tour holding that dysfunction – it was with me onstage, every time I did an interview, on every red carpet. I was not enjoying any of it. Because I was still holding it. But now I’ve given it back. Now he gets to hold it. And everyone knows what he’s done.”
Just a week before Twigs’ interview, LaBeouf’s lawyers vehemently denied her claims, stating that the allegations should be dismissed because “none of the acts alleged were based on s– and/or the conduct was not sexual.”
The revelations from FKA Twigs shed light on the complex dynamics of abusive relationships and the long-lasting impact they can have on survivors. It serves as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against abuse and supporting those who have experienced it.
