Shia LaBeouf's scorching Tom Hardy feud: From luxury cars to knockout punches

Ah, 2012—a year of cinematic marvels and a pot-stirring feud between two of Tinseltown's leading men: Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy. As if their on-screen camaraderie in Lawless wasn't explosive enough, the duo set the gossip mills ablaze with their off-screen antics.

When LaBeouf Labeled Hardy a 'Clown'

At the height of their respective careers, LaBeouf and Hardy found themselves neck-deep in a movie that screamed opulence. Lawless, rife with crime and drama, saw the duo awash with the grandeur of riches and swanky cars. But while most would revel in such lavishness, LaBeouf had quite the opposite take.

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In a sizzling interview post-movie release, Shia didn't hold back. Discussing his distaste for luxury, he lamented, “At this point I have enough money to live 25 lifetimes. [But] I have no interest in the materialistic bulls*** money can buy.” The comment alone was enough to raise eyebrows, but Shia went further, directing his frustration at Hardy and co-star Jason Clarke, "If Clarke pulled up in a Ferrari right now, my idea wouldn’t be, ‘What a cool f***ing guy!’ It would be, ‘Look at this clown.’”

A Punch That Echoed Across Hollywood

Beyond the verbal volleys, the duo's tempestuous relationship took a physical turn back in 2011—a year before Lawless*'s release. In a startling revelation by Tom Hardy to Den of Geek, he admitted, “I got knocked out by Shia LaBeouf, actually, yeah. He knocked me out sparko. Got very aggressive. Knocked me out cold. He’s a bad, bad boy.” Talk about intense method acting!

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Shia, always one to add his two cents, later dismissed the altercation as playful fun gone wrong. Hardy, however, continued to jest about the incident in subsequent interviews. Their explosive dynamic was evident to all, and as fate would have it, the two powerhouses never shared screen space post-Lawless.

As we nostalgically look back at this fiery feud almost a decade later, it's hard not to appreciate the passion and intensity both actors bring to their craft. Despite their differences, there's no denying that Lawless remains a testament to their undeniable on-screen chemistry. For those yearning for a dose of high-octane drama, Lawless continues to stream on Netflix. Just remember, the on-screen drama might pale in comparison to the real-life fireworks!

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