FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf have reached a private settlement in the high-profile lawsuit filed by the musician in 2020, effectively bringing the case to a close just weeks before it was scheduled to go to trial.

On Monday, attorneys for both parties confirmed that the legal matter had been resolved out of court. The case, which stemmed from allegations of physical and emotional abuse during the former couple’s relationship, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the plaintiff, FKA Twigs, cannot refile the claims in the future. “Committed to forging a constructive path forward, we have agreed to settle our case out of court,” the parties said in a joint statement provided to Rolling Stone. “While the details of the settlement will remain private, we wish each other personal happiness, professional success, and peace in the future.”

FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, filed the lawsuit in December 2020, detailing multiple alleged incidents of abuse that she said occurred over the course of her relationship with LaBeouf. The two met while filming the 2019 drama Honey Boy, in which LaBeouf starred and also served as writer. Their romantic relationship began shortly afterward.

In the original complaint, Barnett accused LaBeouf of “relentless abuse,” including sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress. Among the most serious claims was an incident in February 2019 at a gas station, where Barnett alleged that LaBeouf violently threw her against a car and attempted to choke her while shouting in her face. She also described a separate episode in which he allegedly drove recklessly while threatening to crash their vehicle unless she verbally affirmed her love for him.

Barnett’s filing painted a picture of a relationship marked by manipulation, isolation, and escalating violence. According to the complaint, LaBeouf also imposed controlling behaviors, including monitoring her daily schedule and restricting her contact with others.

Shortly after the lawsuit was made public, LaBeouf responded with a statement to the New York Times in which he acknowledged past wrongdoing without directly addressing the specific claims. “I have no excuses for my alcoholism or aggression, only rationalizations,” he said. “I have been abusive to myself and everyone around me for years. I have a history of hurting the people closest to me. I'm ashamed of that history and am sorry to those I hurt.”

However, in a legal response filed in February 2021, LaBeouf denied the allegations brought by Barnett. His attorneys stated he did not cause her any injury and argued she was not entitled to any damages. He maintained his position through pre-trial proceedings while also entering a residential treatment program, according to his legal team at the time.

A trial had been scheduled to begin on September 29, 2024, in Los Angeles Superior Court. But with Barnett’s formal request to dismiss the suit, which was filed “with prejudice”, the legal process has now concluded. The terms of the agreement remain confidential, and both sides have expressed a desire to move forward privately.

The lawsuit drew widespread public attention as part of a broader cultural conversation around abuse in relationships, particularly involving high-profile figures. Barnett’s decision to speak out was lauded by advocacy organizations, and she later shared her experience in interviews, citing the emotional toll of reliving trauma in a legal setting but emphasizing the importance of accountability.