FKA Twigs files fresh lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf over 2025 settlement under California’s STAND Act

Musician FKA Twigs has brought a fresh lawsuit against actor Shia LaBeouf, disputing the validity of a non-disclosure agreement created after they reached a July 2025 settlement. This dispute relates to whether or not the non-disclosure agreement infringes upon California's STAND ACT, which prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements to silence claims of abuse by individuals in positions of power in California.

FKA Twigs vs. Shia LaBeouf dispute reignited after interview and arbitration attempt

FKA Twigs aka Tahliah Barnett’s earlier lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf citing sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress created the basis for this legal dispute. The allegations included accusations of continuing verbal and mental abuse which developed into physical violence. While Shia has denied many of these specific incidents, he had previously admitted to exhibiting "abusive" behaviours. A settlement was reached in July 2025, two months prior to trial, with the terms of the settlement remaining private from the public.

In October, tension re-emerged for FKA Twigs who talked about her experiences following the outcome of the case. When asked if she felt safe, she answered: “No, I wouldn’t say I feel safe. I feel really passionate about being involved with organizations such as Sistah Space and N More, to help survivors in any way that I can. I think it’s less about me at this point and more about looking forward. Just, you know, moving on with my life.”

Shia LaBeouf's legal team requested arbitration in December, claiming that the interview breached the NDA. Reports say that Barnett is not allowed under the NDA to talk about her own experiences (i.e., her marriage) or convey information based on abuse more generally. The arbitration request was ultimately dismissed.

The new lawsuit against FKA Twigs doesn’t ask for damages but requests an injunction against enforcing some part(s) of the NDA. Her legal team asserts that this case is about “justice and law, not money.” FKA's lawyers claim that they represent other women who are victims of sexual and domestic violence. It is, “on behalf of other women who are the victims of sexual and domestic violence who do not have the resources to speak out and defend themselves from predators.”

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