Christy Carlson Romano doesn’t believe Shia LaBeouf deserves to be on the fictional Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. In a now-deleted social media post, the “Kim Possible” alum seemed to slam her “Even Stevens” co-star, sparking widespread chaos and plenty of online discussion. While it’s unclear why Romano made her post, LaBeouf has been involved in a string of legal issues in 2026.
Christy Carlson Romano Says Shia LaBeouf ‘Doesn’t Deserve’ To Be Considered A Disney Channel Legend In A Since-Deleted Social Media Post
A week ago, Raven-Symoné was asked in an interview who she believed should be on the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore, according to The Blast. While answering, the “That’s So Raven” actress said she would place herself, Hilary Duff, Lee Thompson from “The Famous Jett Jackson,” and LaBeouf on it.
When asked about Miley Cyrus’ place on the monument, Symoné said that while she loves Cyrus, her Disney Channel fame came after the others had already paved the way.
Symoné received some backlash over the comment, while others defended the 40-year-old.
Romano, however, seems to believe Symoné made a mistake and wasted no time letting people know.
Romano Sparks Mixed Reaction After Commenting About Shia LaBeouf Online
“Shia doesn’t deserve to be on the Rushmore,” she wrote on X. “I’ll be writing a substack on this so you can understand why.”
While the post has been deleted, the screenshots remain, prompting a range of responses from Disney fans and netizens alike.
“SHIA deserves! When he played special needs in the Disney original film ‘Tru Confessions!” I know he was the real deal,” someone wrote.
Another said, “He definitely deserves to be there,” while a third wrote, “Shia came from a low income single parent home, barely affording to get to his auditions and he still became a star. He IS the Disney Mt. Rushmore.”
A fourth netizen rushed to Romano’s defense, writing, “She’s literally Kim Possible though.”
“While being a main character on ‘Even Stevens’ anddddd CADET KELLY,” they continued.
The Conversation Surrounding Shia LaBeouf Continues
One user shared another perspective, saying that commenters were “ignoring” LaBeouf’s reported problematic past. “Everybody on the outside looking in but those on the inside have had plenty to say about his character,” they finished.
According to NBC News, LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans in February 2026 after allegedly assaulting two people during the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration.
A police report stated that LaBeouf was removed from a business after allegedly causing a disturbance. Once he was outside of the building, the “Holes” actor reportedly struck a victim with a closed fist more than once.
His reported problematic behavior did not stop there. “LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person — punching him in the nose,” the New Orleans Police Department said. “LaBeouf was again held down until police arrived.”
In 2020, the “Transformers” actor was sued by his ex, singer FKA Twigs, who alleged in court documents that she was the victim of “relentless abuse” caused by LaBeouf. The case was later settled out of court in 2025.
LaBeouf Is ‘Not Into’ Rehab Following His February 2026 Arrest
LaBeouf addressed his latest legal woes in a sit-down interview with Andrew Callaghan, during which he called his reported behavior in New Orleans “bulls—.”
The 39-year-old admitted that he would have to “deal” with the root cause of his alleged unruly behavior, but clarified that rehab was not the answer.
“Does that mean I gotta go to rehab again? I’m just not into it. I don’t think my answers are there. I just don’t … I genuinely don’t. If I genuinely did, I’d go,” he said.
Drinking is not LaBeouf’s problem, he said. “I think I have a different problem, and I’m gonna address it … I think I have a small man complex. I think it’s something that has to do with anger and ego more than my drinking,” he continued.
Romano Previously Spoke About Her Strained Relationship With LaBeouf
Romano’s declaration about LaBeouf may not come as a surprise to some. In a 2021 YouTube video, the actress addressed her relationship with him, admitting things were not as they appeared.
While they played brother and sister from 2000 to 2003, Romano said they were far from close.
“I didn’t know a lot of the backstories that came out about where they were living at that time and how much hardship they’d seen and stuff like that. I just kick myself because I really do kind of wish, if I’d known anything about him I could have been a little bit more, I don’t know, patient,” she said.
Romano went on to explain that she felt blindsided when LaBeouf won an Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series and did not thank her.
“I was hurt at the time because I felt like from day one, it was him and me. It was like our show. But because it was so life or death for him, it was his show. And I was just around because I was a girl,” she said.
