Celebrities Who Admitted to Stealing Expensive Props From Sets

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Movie sets have strong security to keep things from being stolen, but many famous actors have still managed to take home valuable souvenirs. These items – like superhero suits or props from fantasy films – often mean a lot to the actors who used them in their roles. Sometimes they arrange to keep items in their contracts, and other times they simply take them. As a result, many actors have built up impressive collections of props from their most well-known films. Here are some actors who have admitted to keeping expensive or important items from their projects.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds confessed to sneaking his ‘Deadpool’ costume home after filming the first movie. After working for ten years to get the film made, he felt he’d earned it as a reminder of his dedication. He also kept a prop ring from his time filming ‘Green Lantern’. Over the years, the actor has often shown off both items in interviews and on social media.

Robert Downey Jr.

After finishing ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’, Robert Downey Jr. playfully requested a memorable prop from the set: the giant 30-foot-tall “A” that stood on top of Avengers Tower. Much to his amusement, the studio actually sent it to his home in Venice, California! Now, this iconic piece from the Marvel Cinematic Universe stands as a one-of-a-kind decoration on his property.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth jokingly ‘stole’ several versions of his character Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, from the movie sets over the years. He keeps them all over his house – his wife, Elsa Pataky, has said there’s even one displayed on the bathroom mantel! With each new ‘Thor’ or ‘Avengers’ film, his collection grows. These hammers are now iconic and valuable movie props.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson confessed to taking some personal items home from the set of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’. After filming the movies finished, she kept a flogger and a lot of the character’s pricey lace underwear. She’s said the items are surprisingly comfortable and make fun mementos from the role that launched her career, jokingly adding they’re now collecting dust at her house.

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe famously took home a special souvenir from his time playing Harry Potter: a pair of the character’s round glasses from both the first and last movies in the series. These glasses are among the most memorable and valuable items from all eight ‘Harry Potter’ films.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon made sure she got to keep all of Elle Woods’ clothes after filming ‘Legally Blonde.’ Her contract included a clause allowing her to keep the entire wardrobe, preventing it from being sold or used by others. This includes the iconic pink suit and many pairs of designer shoes featured in the movie. She’s carefully preserved the collection to celebrate the character’s memorable style.

Jason Momoa

After filming the first ‘Aquaman’ movie, Jason Momoa was allowed to keep his character’s iconic weapon – the five-pronged trident used by Arthur Curry in his underwater fights for the throne of Atlantis. He proudly showed it off during interviews and appearances to help promote the film. It’s known as one of the most valuable and impressive props ever taken from a DC movie set.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker famously kept a large portion – around 70% – of the clothes Carrie Bradshaw wore on ‘Sex and the City’. Thanks to a special agreement in her contract, she was able to save thousands of designer outfits and accessories after the show finished filming. This impressive collection includes everything from shoes and dresses to the iconic tutu featured in the opening credits. She keeps these pieces carefully preserved in a climate-controlled space, protecting them as important parts of television history.

Aaron Paul

After ‘Breaking Bad’ ended, Aaron Paul kept a few memorable items from the set. He took the pink teddy bear that floated in Walter White’s pool – a powerful symbol from the show – and Jesse Pinkman’s iconic “THE CAPN” license plate from his car. Both items are important reminders of key moments in the popular series and are valuable to fans and collectors.

Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield confessed to secretly keeping a piece of his Spider-Man costume after filming ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’. He explained that he wanted to preserve the memory of playing such a beloved childhood hero, especially knowing he was bringing the character to a new audience. Because the costumes were expensive and there weren’t many of them, he had to be very careful when taking it. He still considers the suit a special keepsake from his time as the iconic web-slinger, Peter Parker.

Tom Holland

Tom Holland revealed he took a few souvenirs from the sets of his ‘Spider-Man’ movies without asking. He famously kept Tony Stark’s E.D.I.T.H. glasses and a working pair of Spider-Man’s web-shooters. Although Marvel Studios is usually very careful with their props, Holland managed to sneak these items home. Now, these pieces of Stark technology are part of his personal collection.

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union still has the cheerleading uniform she wore in the movie ‘Bring It On’. She’s kept the green and yellow outfit for over 20 years as a reminder of the film’s importance and how popular it became. In 2019, she famously wore the original uniform in a Halloween photo shoot with her daughter. The outfit continues to represent both the movie’s lasting appeal and the start of Union’s successful career in teen comedies.

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2026-02-23 15:15