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14 Crazy Souvenirs Actors Have Taken From Sets

Actors and actresses have starred in hundreds of movies and they've got emotionally connected to the characters they portray. When actors are a part of a movie franchise or a long-running show, it's extremely hard for them to say goodbye. They might have something more than just photos or copies of their work, they wanted to walk away with a prop or costume from the set.
Some actors ask before taking something, and some steal them. This issue is frowned upon for a while ago.  Although many props and costumes not owned by actors are used in the next projects, that doesn’t stop them from snatching things up. For them, they’re like trophies or souvenirs.
Here are celebrities who borrowed a nice souvenir from a movie set.

#1 Reese Witherspoon hoarded Elle Woods’ closet in “Legally Blonde”

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Reese Witherspoon shared that she took some special souvenirs from the set of “Legally Blonde 2”. She got a sizeable collection of Jimmy Choo heels thanks to her contract.

#2 Vanessa Hudgens still has the “T” necklace from “High School Musical 2”

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Due to the chemistry between Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens playing Troy and Gabriella respectively in the movie “High School Musical 2”, the couple became off-screen lovebirds to the show’s fans. On the show, Zac Efron gave Vanessa Hudgens a “T” monogram necklace. Years later, the actress still keeps it in a little bag.

#3 Margot Robbie took home a few of Harley Quinn’s clothes in “Birds of Prey”

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Margot Robbie’s colorful outfits for “Birds of Prey” were inspired by her costume in “Suicide Squad”. After the movie was finished, the actress took a pair of shorts and some accessories from Harley’s.

#4 Chris Hemsworth got a bunch of Mjölnirs after wrapping up “Thor”

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After “Thor” wrapped up, Chris Hemsworth took 3 of the god of thunder’s weapons, 2 Mjölnirs, and a Stormbreaker. He saw them as trophies.

#5 Gabrielle Union still has that iconic Clovers ensemble from “Bring It On”

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Gabrielle Union, who played Clovers' cheerleading team captain, Isis, in the movie “Bring It On” shared her picture of her wearing a cheerleader outfit. Her daughter also put on a cute mini version.

#6 Chris Pratt held onto Star-Lord’s jacket in “Guardians of the Galaxy”

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Many fans still remember the image of Christ Pratt in the red leather jacket in “Guardians of the Galaxy”. After wrapping up the movie, the actor stole the costume and pieces from Star-Lord’s wardrobe. He dresses as Star-Lord when visiting sick children in hospitals to cheer them up.

#7 Ian McKellen got Bilbo’s house key as a keepsake from “The Hobbit”

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After dedicating much of his life to the production of the “Lord of the Rings”, Ian McKellen stole a few items from the set of “The Hobbit”. They included gold coins and Smaug’s lair.

#8 Kristen Stewart still keeps Bella’s wedding ring from “Breaking Dawn Part 1”

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Kristen Stewart admitted that she kept some beloved items from Bella’s jewelry collection, including her character’s wedding ring. She said “The rings are really important to me. Bella's mother gives her a moon ring at the beginning and [it] completely reminds me of [the first film's director] Catherine Hardwicke every time I look at it."

#9 Adam Driver took home Kylo Ren’s lightsaber from the “Star Wars” films

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Adam Driver, who plays the role of Kylo Ren in “Star Wars”, shares his keepsake from the set of “Star Wars” after it came to an end. He kept Kylo Ren’s black suit with director J.J Abrams’ permission.

#10 Jennifer Lawrence kept Katniss’s outfit in “The Hunger Games”

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Jennifer Lawrence, who portrayed the main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, in “The Hunger Games”, took home three items from Katniss’ signature look, including her bow, the brown leather jacket, and a pair of hunting boots.

#11 James Caan got to relive Paul Sheldon’s “Misery” with his typewriter

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In an interview, James Caan confessed to having taken some items from the set of “Misery”. He said, “I have the typewriter. I think I have the sledgehammer”.

#12 Chris Evans took most of Ransom’s clothes from “Knives Out”

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Chris Evans had a convincing performance as the bad guy in “Knives Out”. The actor shared his Instagram posts that he put on the exact sweater worn by Ransom Drysdale. He kept all of Ransom’s sweaters.

#13 Daniel Radcliffe said goodbye to the Harry Potter franchise and kept Harry’s glasses

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After 11 years of starring in “Harry Potter”, it’s hard for Daniel Radcliffe to say goodbye to the movie. That didn’t stop him from stealing his character’s possession. Although he was given glasses, he couldn’t put on them due to his allergy.

#14 Robert Downey Jr. asked to take home the giant “A” from the Stark Tower in “The Avengers”

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Robert Downey Jr. is known as Tony Stark/ Iron-Man within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After “The Avengers” was finished, he asked to take home the giant “A” and his request was accepted.
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