Winona Ryder, Two-Year After Her Infamous Shoplifting Controversy, Was Fired From A Movie For Allegedly Stealing On The Sets, Director Claimed “She Was Robbing Everything In Sight”

Winona Ryder has courted many controversies in her life. From her heartbreaking split with former boyfriend Johnny Depp to facing bullying for her ‘Gothic’ appearance in her debut film ‘Beetlejuice,’ Ryder’s life’s been a movie with many plot twists. However, nothing will ever come close to her almost career-ending 2001 shoplifting scandal, which also led to her disappearance from Hollywood for quite some time. However, did you know the stealing stint, in which she was found guilty despite initial resentment, also landed her a role – but she ended up being fired from the sets for shoplifting again? Yes, you read that right! Scroll below for the entire scoop.

Back in the ’90s, Ms. Ryder was recognized as one of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood, which gained her an A-list status. Throughout her glorious career, she not only brought life to many iconic characters, but also received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Academy Awards nominations. Some of her most notable works include Beetlejuice (1988), Heathers (1989), The Age Of Innocence (1993), and Little Women (1994), among others.

In 2001, Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting over USD 5,000 worth of products from a store located in Beverly Hills. After a trial, she was fined and sentenced to probation and community service. The ‘Girl, Interrupted’ star initially denied the allegations and said she was only doing research for a film where she would play a kleptomaniac character, but she was eventually found guilty of grand theft and vandalism, which led to her ban from Hollywood. Furthermore, she was sentenced to three years of probation plus 480 hours of community service. Additionally, she also had to pay $3,700 in fine and $6,355 in restitution to the store.