Alma Har El Supports Fka Twigs Amidst Shia Labeouf Allegations

For the first time, the filmmaker is breaking with her previous stance to voice support for FKA Twigs, who also starred in “Honey Boy.” In a statement obtained by Variety, the filmmaker said LaBeouf’s addiction issues do not excuse domestic violence.

“I have a deep respect for FKA Twigs’ courage and resilience,” wrote Har’el. “Reading what she endured left me heartbroken and I stand with her in solidarity. I’m sending my love to her, Karolyn Pho, all victims of domestic violence, and everyone who is trying to stop cycles of abuse.” Related Olivia Wilde Denies Rumors Florence Pugh Directed ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Scenes: ‘We Worked Very Well Together’ ‘Padre Pio’ Review: Shia LaBeouf Stars in Disjointed, Sloppy Drama About Italian Friar Related Oscars 2023: Remarkable Transformations Lead the Way in Makeup and Hairstyling Oscars 2023: Best Original Song Predictions
Pho is a stylist whose allegations of abuse by LaBeouf were also revealed in a New York Times piece about the lawsuit filed by FKA Twigs, née Tahliah Debrett Barnett. Har’el is making a donation to organizations that support victims of domestic violence in Barnett and Pho’s names. “As a filmmaker and an artist, I am drawn to stories that help us develop empathy for the messy parts of the human condition,” she wrote. “Like many of Shia’s collaborators and fans who battled substance abuse, suffered childhood trauma, and face mental illness, I am painfully aware of my past investment in his recovery. I want to send a clear message today that none of the above should excuse, minimize, or rationalize domestic violence.” The filmmaker ended by acknowledging the complex content of “Honey Boy,” which dealt with childhood abuse and addiction. “I’m grateful that survivors of childhood trauma have seen some aspects of themselves in ‘Honey Boy’ and might feel less alone in their pain. I hope that they don’t take these events as a discouraging moment in their own recovery.” Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.