Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf, bringing their nearly decade-long marriage closer to an official end. The Pearl actress submitted the petition to Los Angeles County Superior Court on October 6, 2026, just four days before what would have been the couple’s tenth wedding anniversary. Although their separation had previously been reported, the court documents reveal that their relationship had already ended more than a year earlier.
According to court records obtained by USA Today and TMZ, Goth, 32, cited “irreconcilable differences” and listed July 28, 2025, as the couple’s separation date. She is also seeking primary legal and physical custody of their four-year-old daughter, Isabel, while requesting visitation rights for LaBeouf. The actress has additionally asked the court to terminate its ability to award spousal support to either party.
The filing offers a clearer picture of when their marriage actually broke down. While news of their separation became public in February 2026, Goth and LaBeouf had reportedly been living apart since the previous summer. It also marks a more definitive step than their earlier breakup, which ended in reconciliation rather than divorce.
Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf’s relationship had survived an earlier separation
Goth and LaBeouf first met in 2012 while filming Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. Their relationship began during that period, and after several years together, the actors married in Las Vegas on October 10, 2016. What initially appeared to be an unconventional Hollywood romance would eventually become a relationship marked by separations, reunions and considerable public attention.
In September 2018, representatives confirmed that the couple had separated and were moving toward divorce. However, they never legally ended their marriage. By 2020, Goth and LaBeouf had reconciled, and in March 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Isabel.
Their decision to reunite made the relationship’s latest developments particularly notable. Unlike the 2018 separation, which was followed by another attempt at making the marriage work, Goth’s October 2026 petition formally places their relationship in the hands of the court.
The dates also tell an important part of the story. Although the couple married in October 2016 and are approaching their tenth anniversary, their actual time together as spouses was interrupted by multiple separations. Their most recent split had lasted approximately 14 months before Goth filed for divorce.
What Mia Goth’s divorce filing reveals about their daughter
The custody arrangements requested in the petition are among its most significant details. Goth is seeking primary legal and physical custody of Isabel, which would give her principal responsibility for the child’s residence and major decisions concerning her upbringing, subject to the court’s determination.
LaBeouf would retain visitation rights under Goth’s proposed arrangement. However, the filing represents what the actress is requesting rather than a final custody order. The ultimate terms will depend on the legal proceedings and any agreement reached between the parents.
Goth has also asked that neither party receive spousal support. According to USA Today, the petition requests that each spouse cover their own legal fees and expenses. The filing does not establish how the couple’s marital assets will ultimately be divided.
The divorce comes during a period of renewed scrutiny surrounding LaBeouf’s personal life. The actor was arrested in New Orleans in February 2026 following an altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations and subsequently pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges. However, Goth’s stated separation date predates that incident by several months. There is no confirmed evidence linking the arrest directly to her decision to seek a divorce.
Mia Goth’s career has continued to grow beyond her marriage
While her relationship with LaBeouf has frequently attracted headlines, Goth has steadily established herself as a major presence in contemporary horror cinema. Her performances in Ti West’s X, Pearl and MaXXXine helped build her reputation as an actress capable of carrying unusual, psychologically demanding roles.
Her portrayal of Pearl, in particular, became a defining moment in her career, earning considerable critical attention and introducing her to a wider audience. Since then, Goth has continued moving into larger productions, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter.
LaBeouf, meanwhile, remains best known for his work in the Transformers franchise, Fury, Honey Boy and The Peanut Butter Falcon. Both actors have maintained independent professional careers despite the public interest surrounding their relationship.
Neither Goth nor LaBeouf has publicly provided a detailed explanation for their divorce as of October 9, 2026. Their court proceedings will now determine the remaining legal, financial and parenting arrangements. For a relationship that began on a film set in 2012, survived an earlier breakup and eventually led to parenthood, the latest filing represents a significant step toward a permanent separation.
