12 Times Actors Confessed They Stole Movie Stuff From Set
Many stars have admitted to stealing from their various film and television sets throughout the years without hesitating. The phenomenal Everything Everywhere All At Once is still being discussed by viewers and by the cast as well; Jamie Lee Curtis has disclosed which prop she retained from the multiverse comedy drama. funny enough, the performer kept the butt plug trophy that the movie's prop master had given her. Actors frequently take objects from film sets home, although not necessarily in the most ethical manner.
Several performers have admitted to stealing objects throughout the years, which have included everything from pricey custom-made clothing to priceless trinkets. Some stars have an issue with their collection of Marvel Cinematic Universe artifacts, which include Tom Holland, Dakota Johnson, and Will Ferrell.
After portraying Dream (also known as Morpheus) in the Netflix series, the British actor told E! News in August 2022 that he was able to sneak one item from the set of The Sandman. When asked if he brought a souvenir, he answered, "My pouch of sand" Sturridge affirmed, "It's safe," adding, "So if we need it again, it's very safe"
While his co-stars from the Northman got to keep his swords and armor, the True Blood alum was left with a bloody thong. During an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in April 2022, he said, "It wasn’t a choice, It was a gift. That’s how much they valued my performance, my contribution to this movie"
Skarsgard continued "It’s the g-string that I wore. The end fight takes place on an erupting volcano and we’re naked. ... So, that’s what I wore for a week, and my character’s quite wounded so he’s bleeding a lot profusely"
Holland recalled in December 2021 "My favorite souvenir was actually given to me, well actually to my little brother Paddy, when Black Panther was coming out. Robert Downey Jr. was making Doctor Doolittle in London and he was staying down the road from where I live. He invited us to a screening of Black Panther at his house. Paddy comes running into the room, and he’s holding the original Iron Man helmet, that Downey had given to him as a gift. That’s a really special one for me because I was lucky enough to join the MCU but I joined it very late and that souvenir was from the original film.”
The Bad Times at the El Royale actress divulged the rather risqué items she collected from the 50 Shades of Grey set during a Twitter Q&A for Glamour UK in February 2015. "I stole lots of the underwear. They were comfortable, I do have a flogger in my house. It’s in the garage with dust.” she admitted in one tweet.
The Oscar candidate admitted that he stole a large Avengers "A" off the Avengers: Age of Ultron set on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in April 2016. "I have it. I said, ‘Why is it in England? Send it back to LA, I’ll put it in my office," he recalled.
The former cast member of Saturday Night Live has taken several souvenirs from his many movie sets throughout the years, including an anchorman ring. He stole something strange from the Step Brothers set after working on it. He revealed, "These are my prosthetic testicles from Step Brothers. They’re life-like and I have brought these out, much to the horror [of many]. At many a dinner party, I have presented these. These fake testicles are what was put on Brennan’s drum kit”
In December 2018, the This Is 40 actor told Newsweek that she would "always take something" from the endeavors she has participated in. "I don’t steal it. I let them know. I have little things, like, I wore this pearl necklace with an animal tooth on it that I got from George of the Jungle. I have little things from each movie.”
The proprietor of Aviation Gin acknowledged stealing Deadpool's outfit after playing the antihero in addition to removing something from the Green Lantern set. He said to Marie Claire in 2015, "I’ll probably get into trouble for saying that, but I've waited 10 years to do this movie so I'm leaving with a f--king suit"
The 2015 admission by the Oscar winner regarding stealing Katniss Everdeen's leather jacket off the Hunger Games set. At the time, she explained to E! News that "They’re just hanging in my closet. I don’t know what I’m going to do with them" she said.
When leaving the Warner Bros. lot, Redmayne took Newt's large briefcase, which would have been far more difficult to conceal beneath his shirt than a wand, yet he got away with it. The performer said "I’ve also recently stolen Newt’s briefcase from Fantastic Beasts. Tell no one."
Adam Driver appears to be a Star Wars geek just like the rest of us since he successfully stole the items that everyone else would have attempted to take. Driver grabbed a lightsaber from one of the Disney prequels, though it's unclear which one. It must be that one, because it's one of the greatest lightsabers, as Kylo Ren only ever used that one.
Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the MCU, acknowledged stealing Mjolnir, but a close buddy turned against him. Hemsworth was then singled out by Renner, who said, "All the Avengers took stuff, the dirtbags! They stole something. Thor’s got his hammer". Hemsworth later admitted that he had lost it, saying, "A friend of mine called me and said, 'Is this yours?'... she said, 'Do you want it back?' And I said, 'Yeah, I think I should get that one back"
Several performers have admitted to stealing objects throughout the years, which have included everything from pricey custom-made clothing to priceless trinkets. Some stars have an issue with their collection of Marvel Cinematic Universe artifacts, which include Tom Holland, Dakota Johnson, and Will Ferrell.
Tom Sturridge - Pouch of sand
After portraying Dream (also known as Morpheus) in the Netflix series, the British actor told E! News in August 2022 that he was able to sneak one item from the set of The Sandman. When asked if he brought a souvenir, he answered, "My pouch of sand" Sturridge affirmed, "It's safe," adding, "So if we need it again, it's very safe"
Alexander Skarsgard - A bloody thong
While his co-stars from the Northman got to keep his swords and armor, the True Blood alum was left with a bloody thong. During an interview on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in April 2022, he said, "It wasn’t a choice, It was a gift. That’s how much they valued my performance, my contribution to this movie"
Skarsgard continued "It’s the g-string that I wore. The end fight takes place on an erupting volcano and we’re naked. ... So, that’s what I wore for a week, and my character’s quite wounded so he’s bleeding a lot profusely"
Tom Holland - The original Iron Man helmet
Holland recalled in December 2021 "My favorite souvenir was actually given to me, well actually to my little brother Paddy, when Black Panther was coming out. Robert Downey Jr. was making Doctor Doolittle in London and he was staying down the road from where I live. He invited us to a screening of Black Panther at his house. Paddy comes running into the room, and he’s holding the original Iron Man helmet, that Downey had given to him as a gift. That’s a really special one for me because I was lucky enough to join the MCU but I joined it very late and that souvenir was from the original film.”
Dakota Johnson - Lingerie
The Bad Times at the El Royale actress divulged the rather risqué items she collected from the 50 Shades of Grey set during a Twitter Q&A for Glamour UK in February 2015. "I stole lots of the underwear. They were comfortable, I do have a flogger in my house. It’s in the garage with dust.” she admitted in one tweet.
Robert Downey Jr. - The character 'A'
The Oscar candidate admitted that he stole a large Avengers "A" off the Avengers: Age of Ultron set on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in April 2016. "I have it. I said, ‘Why is it in England? Send it back to LA, I’ll put it in my office," he recalled.
Will Ferrell - Prosthetic testicles
The former cast member of Saturday Night Live has taken several souvenirs from his many movie sets throughout the years, including an anchorman ring. He stole something strange from the Step Brothers set after working on it. He revealed, "These are my prosthetic testicles from Step Brothers. They’re life-like and I have brought these out, much to the horror [of many]. At many a dinner party, I have presented these. These fake testicles are what was put on Brennan’s drum kit”
Leslie Mann - A pearl necklace
In December 2018, the This Is 40 actor told Newsweek that she would "always take something" from the endeavors she has participated in. "I don’t steal it. I let them know. I have little things, like, I wore this pearl necklace with an animal tooth on it that I got from George of the Jungle. I have little things from each movie.”
Ryan Reynolds - Deadpool suit
The proprietor of Aviation Gin acknowledged stealing Deadpool's outfit after playing the antihero in addition to removing something from the Green Lantern set. He said to Marie Claire in 2015, "I’ll probably get into trouble for saying that, but I've waited 10 years to do this movie so I'm leaving with a f--king suit"
Jennifer Lawrence - A leather jacket
The 2015 admission by the Oscar winner regarding stealing Katniss Everdeen's leather jacket off the Hunger Games set. At the time, she explained to E! News that "They’re just hanging in my closet. I don’t know what I’m going to do with them" she said.
Eddie Redmayne - Newt's Briefcase
When leaving the Warner Bros. lot, Redmayne took Newt's large briefcase, which would have been far more difficult to conceal beneath his shirt than a wand, yet he got away with it. The performer said "I’ve also recently stolen Newt’s briefcase from Fantastic Beasts. Tell no one."
Adam Driver - Rylo Ken's Lightsaber
Adam Driver appears to be a Star Wars geek just like the rest of us since he successfully stole the items that everyone else would have attempted to take. Driver grabbed a lightsaber from one of the Disney prequels, though it's unclear which one. It must be that one, because it's one of the greatest lightsabers, as Kylo Ren only ever used that one.
Chris Hemsworth - Thor's Hammer (he lost it)
Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the MCU, acknowledged stealing Mjolnir, but a close buddy turned against him. Hemsworth was then singled out by Renner, who said, "All the Avengers took stuff, the dirtbags! They stole something. Thor’s got his hammer". Hemsworth later admitted that he had lost it, saying, "A friend of mine called me and said, 'Is this yours?'... she said, 'Do you want it back?' And I said, 'Yeah, I think I should get that one back"
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