Actresses Who Were Caught Shoplifting Long After Becoming Famous

It’s always shocking to hear about celebrities getting in trouble with the law, even when they seem to have it all. You’d think fame and money would keep them out of risky situations, but it doesn’t always work that way. I’ve noticed it’s surprisingly common, especially with actresses who’ve already made it big – some of them end up shoplifting, even years after becoming famous! It’s weird because it’s not about the money, which makes the whole thing even more public and people really start to wonder what’s going on behind closed doors. It just shows you that success doesn’t necessarily solve personal problems, and it can happen anywhere, from fancy boutiques to regular stores.

Winona Ryder

The actress faced legal trouble in 2001 when she was arrested for stealing expensive items – including a Marc Jacobs sweater and other accessories – from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. She was later convicted in 2002 of grand theft and vandalism. This happened much later in her career, after she’d become well-known for films like ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Little Women’, and resulted in a long break from acting in major Hollywood movies.

Lindsay Lohan

In 2011, actress Lindsay Lohan faced charges after a $2,500 necklace went missing from a California jewelry store. Security footage showed her wearing the necklace as she left the store without paying. She eventually pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of theft. This incident occurred after years of success in movies. As a result, the court sentenced her to 120 days in jail and 480 hours of community service.

Bai Ling

In 2008, the well-known actress was briefly held by authorities at LAX after she was seen taking magazines and batteries from a store without paying. A store employee reported the incident, leading to her arrest. She later admitted to disturbing the peace and paid a fine. This happened years after she became famous for her roles in films like ‘The Crow’ and ‘Red Corner’. She explained that she was going through a difficult emotional time and that contributed to her actions.

Hedy Lamarr

The famous actress and inventor was accused of shoplifting on two occasions later in life. In 1966, she was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly stealing from a department store, but was ultimately found innocent. Then, in 1991, she was arrested again in Florida for taking laxatives and eye drops from a drugstore. These incidents happened long after her most successful films, like ‘Samson and Delilah.’ The charges from the 1991 arrest were dismissed after she promised to avoid any future legal issues.

Shelley Morrison

I remember being so shocked when I heard about Shelley Morrison, you know, Rosario from ‘Will & Grace,’ getting arrested back in 2003. Apparently, she was caught taking jewelry at a department store in California. It was a whole misdemeanor thing, but she ended up pleading no contest to something less serious. It all happened while she was still working on the show! She got a year of probation and had to pay a fine, which was just sad to hear about someone so beloved going through that.

Kim Richards

Kim Richards, known for her role in ‘Escape to Witch Mountain’ and appearances on reality TV, was arrested in 2015 for stealing from a Target store. Surveillance video showed her taking over 100 items – including toys and beauty products worth around $600 – and leaving without paying. She later pleaded no contest and received three years of probation. This happened many years after she first became famous as a child actress.

Amanda Bynes

In 2014, Amanda Bynes, known for her role on ‘All That,’ was briefly detained by security at a Barneys New York store for allegedly shoplifting a hat. She explained she was trying to evade photographers and planned to pay for the hat if she returned to the store. Ultimately, no charges were filed, but she agreed not to return to the store. This incident happened while Bynes was publicly facing personal difficulties.

2026-03-02 05:52