Shia LaBeouf Denies Claim Olivia Wilde Fired Him From Don’t Worry Darling -- And He Provides Receipts!

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More updates on the Don’t Worry Darling drama!! We’re sure you’ve heard about the behind the scenes proceedings on Olivia Wilde’s latest film, and how she claimed to have fired Shia LaBeouf from production due to his “process” not being “conducive” to hers, as we’ve previously reported.

Well, looks like that may not have been the full truth, and Shia is making sure his side is HEARD. Following Olivia’s Wednesday Variety cover where she spilled all the tea about the 2020 change in cast for the role of Jack from Shia to Harry Styles, the Transformers star is pushing back.

In emails sent to the outlet Thursday, Shia denied ever being fired and instead claimed on on August 17, 2020, he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time.” Yeah, that’s definitely NOT how Olivia detailed it! Related: Harry & Olivia Clap Back At ‘Toxic Negativity’ Aimed At Their Relationship The Even Stevens alum came prepared with receipts in the form of texts to and from Olivia herself, where he seemingly informed the director he’d have to back out of the role.

According to the messages, the two met in person in LA August 16, 2020 to discuss their concerns, to which the Booksmart director responded later the same evening via text: Additionally, the Honey Boy actor shared a video which Olivia reportedly sent him on August 19, 2020, where she attempts to reconcile, while alluding to tension between Shia and his on screen wife, Florence Pugh: This doesn’t exactly add up with what she claimed Wednesday — that her top priority was protecting Florence, and makes us ponder their alleged feud even more. Related: Olivia & Ex-Husband Jason Sudeikis ‘Don’t Speak’ Amid Custody Battle Shia ALSO forwarded emails he shared with Olivia herself earlier this week