# Christy Carlson Romano on Shia LaBeouf's audition chaos

> Christy Carlson Romano recalled Shia LaBeouf being 'chaotic' and 'unkempt' during their 'Even Stevens' audition.
- Title: Christy Carlson Romano on Shia LaBeouf's audition chaos
- Summary: Christy Carlson Romano recalled Shia LaBeouf being 'chaotic' and 'unkempt' during their 'Even Stevens' audition. Christy Carlson Romano said Shia LaBeouf was…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/christy-carlson-romano-shia-labeouf
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:11:15.386+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christy carlson romano, shia labeouf, even stevens, audition, culture, music
## Audition chaos
Christy Carlson Romano recalled Shia LaBeouf improvising during their 'Even Stevens' audition.

> He's horrible. I don't like him. He's a threat. He's dangerous. Like, I need this job
## Unkempt appearance
Romano described LaBeouf as 'unkempt' and 'chaotic' during the audition process.

> I just immediately was struck by how chaotic he was. And the way he looked was like so unkempt
## LaBeouf's background
LaBeouf's father had a criminal history, including court-ordered community service.

> He was in court-ordered community service which is why he was stationed as the chaperone like 24/7 on set with Shia
## Pay disparity
Romano claimed LaBeouf was paid twice as much as her despite equal screen time.

> Romano has frequently spoken about there being a disconnect between her and LaBeouf early on, and claimed that the actor was paid twice as much as her, although both had equal screen time on Even Stevens
## Key takeaway

Christy Carlson Romano said Shia LaBeouf was 'chaotic' and 'unkempt' during their 'Even Stevens' audition.