The video - which circulated around the Internet on Monday but has since been taken off YouTube - was recorded several years ago, LaBeouf's rep told E! online.

In it, LaBeouf appears to be at a house party where, in an attempt to entice his friend into a slapping contest, the star calls the friend a “f----t” multiple times.

"He regrets having used the word in any capacity and is very embarrassed that this footage is being seen by anyone," the rep said.

This isn't the first controversy for LaBeouf. Last year, LaBeouf was arrested in Chicago after refusing to leave a Walgreen's store. He faced charges of misdemeanor criminal, which were later dropped.

Last update: 01-31-2009 14:16