Winona Ryder reveals shoplifting arrest saved her | Daily Mail Online The world was shock when Winona Ryder was arrested for shoplifting, but for the actress, it was the start of something good. When the face of Generation X was caught red-handed stealing from Saks Fifth Avenue many were blindsided. But the actress has revealed to Interview Magazine that she had already started in a tail spin and the shameful event stopped her from crashing into the ground. Natural ageing process: Winona Ryder has denied having plastic surgery in a new interview, insisting she is 'proud of the traffic on my forehead' The 41-year-old has all but avoided addressing the 2001 incident that saw a very different Winona than we were used to seeing on camera stealing thousands of dollars of items - all of which she could have afforded to pay for - at the luxury store. But she frankly opened up to the current issue of the magazine, which features her on its cover. The Girl Interrupted star said, referring to the incident: 'That thing that happened, I was starting to have some trouble before that.

Caught on tape: In 2001 the actress was seen on security surveillance tape stealing thousands of dollars of items from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, California 'I think a lot of people think that that is what sort of sent me off in another direction, but I was actually starting to have some trouble a few years before.' With many fearing she was having a complete meltdown films distanced themselves from the star and job offers dried up. Turning point: After being found guilty the actress decided to focus on her life outside Hollywood 'I did come up against what felt like a wall. And with what happened … I really needed the time off, which ended up being a couple of years. 'In a weird way, it was almost like the best thing that could have happened because I’d never asked myself the question before of, ''Is it okay if I’m not going to act? Is there anything else?'' because that was all that I really knew.' The star - who stunned in the film noir inspired photo shoot - said she used the time to explore a world outside of Hollywood and focused on her relationships with friends and family. 'There were all of these very interesting paths in life that I could explore – so I started to do that.

'And then what happens is that you throw yourself into something else and you say, ‘Oh my god, this other thing is what I want to do.’ But then some time goes by and, for me, it was this realisation that I still love acting – and that I still wanted to do it.' In the interview the actress also revealed she received a lot of negative feedback about her appearance from others in the industry when she started out. 'I was in the middle of auditioning, and I was mid-sentence when the casting director said, "Listen, kid. You should not be an actress. You are not pretty enough. You should go back to wherever you came from and you should go to school. You don't have it.''' Simply stunning: Winona wears in a delicate black dress and sheer elbow length gloves in the shots for Interview magazine 'I was around 15 or 16. But it's funny - and this is a testament to my parents and how they raised me - I wasn't crushed.

They had always instilled in me that it was way cooler to be an individual and to be unique and that you don't want to blend in.' It's hard to imagine the truth in these words, as Ryder looks to be nothing less than perfection on the cover of Interview. Her porcelain skin appears flawless, contrasting against the black cut-out dress that hugged her slender figure. The full feature in Interview Magazine is on newsstands now. Famous features: The actress showss off her big eyes, full lips, thick eyebrows, and porcelain complexion on the cover of the magazine Winona Ryder - News NEWS Winona Ryder More at IMDbPro » Connect with IMDb 5 November 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » The prosecutor in Winona Ryder 's shoplifting trial told the jury yesterday that the actress may have been stealing "for the sheer thrill" and warned them not to give her special consideration because of her fame. The 31-year-old Mr. Deeds beauty has pleaded not guilty to charges of grand theft, burglary and vandalism for allegedly stealing $5,570 worth of goods from the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Beverly Hills, California last December.

The closing arguments began Monday after the defense rested without calling the actress to testify. Superior Court Judge Elden Fox refused Ryder's attorney Mark Geragos' last-minute request to call another witness and the prosecution's attempt to bring in an admission allegedly written by the actress while she detained by security guards at Saks. In her closing argument, prosecutor Ann Rundle said, "The law does not say there is a higher standard of proof for celebrities. The law is the law is the law, no matter who you are. The law doesn't say only poor people steal. It must have occurred to some of you, 'Why would Winona Ryder steal?' Nowhere does it say people steal because they have to. People steal out of greed, envy, spite, because it's there or for the thrill." And Rundle dismissed claims that the actress allegedly shoplifted as research for a forthcoming film role. Rundle said, "The law doesn't say crime is OK if your director told you to do it. And there is no evidence that a director told her to do it." In Geragos' final statement, he accused staff at the prestigious store of "a multitude of inconsistencies" in their testimony and suggested they had fabricated evidence to convict Ryder.

Geragos noted how there was no footage of Ryder being detained in the security room and accused staff of planting scissors in the actress' possession. He asked the jury to come back with a not guilty verdict on all three charges, adding, "There is no shame in coming back with a not guilty verdict for Winona." » 4 November 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » She may be in the middle of an ugly court case, but Winona Ryder 's profile has improved dramatically since her arrest. The Reality Bites beauty, who is being tried for allegedly shoplifting in Saks Fifth Avenue store, has received many work offers in the last year and now has choices to make about her next project. Movie critic George Rush says, "It's an open secret that Winona has been offered several movie scripts over the past few months. As far as producers are concerned, she is golden right now." The Edward Scissorhands star's agent agrees with Rush. She says, "Yes, I can tell you we have been getting a steady stream of offers.

Of course, it's been a pretty traumatic personal time for Winona, but on a work level things are looking very good indeed." » 1 November 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » The incredible designer haul allegedly stolen by Winona Ryder has been revealed in court. The $5,704 list included a Gucci dress worth $1,609 and items by fashion legends Yves St Laurent and Calvin Klein . The 31-year-old Heathers star is charged with stealing 20 pieces from top Beverly Hills store Saks. As well as the white Gucci frock, prosecutors claim she took: A Marc Jacobs top worth $766, a white Yves Saint Laurent blouse worth $755, a black Natori handbag at $544 (£348), a black Dolce & Gabbana handbag worth $528 and two black beaded Pierre Urbach bags priced at $54 each. She is also accused of taking a black Eric Javits hat costing $226 and another black hat worth $352.

On top of that she is alleged to have stolen four hair accessories including a headband, a rhinestone bow and a clip with a total value of $583 and seven pairs of socks - including three by Calvin Klein - with a total value of $227.30. The Gucci dress was not included in the list at first because Ryder claimed she had bought it at another shop. Security guard Colleen Rainey - who claims she saw Ryder's shoplifting binge - believed her. But Saks staff later found a Gucci dress was missing and it was added to the charge-sheet. After her arrest, Ryder is alleged to have said she went shoplifting as "research" for a film role - then gave the names of two different movies. First, she claimed she was practicing for a role in a romantic comedy called Shopgirl. But she later insisted the movie she was involved with was a crime drama called White Jazz, the court heard. Shopgirl is due to be made next year starring Claire Danes and comic Steve Martin . A novel entitled White Jazz is yet to be made into a movie. Ryder denies theft, burglary and vandalism. The case continues.

» 31 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » The third day of Winona Ryder 's shoplifting trial was drama-packed yesterday as investigator Colleen Rainey took the stand and revealed she watched the actress stuffing items into shopping bags. Rainey told the Beverly Hills courthouse she watched through the slats of a dressing room door as Ryder knelt, sucked on a bleeding thumb, took a pair of scissors out of her bag and cut off the sensor tags on two handbags. The investigator said she also saw Ryder take tissue paper and wrap up hats, socks and hair accessories and stuff them into a shopping bag. A sales clerk, who went to fetch the actress a Band-Aid for her bleeding thumb corroborated Rainey's story. But, perhaps even more dramatic was a cross-examination by Ryder's attorney Mark Geragos on Saks Fifth Avenue store security guard Kenneth Evans. The lawyer spotted photographs of his client when Evans leaned over to look at his file and asked what they were. Evans explained they were Polaroids taken of "Miss Ryder" in the security room after she was apprehended allegedly trying to leave the store with stolen goods.

Geragos asked if the snaps had been turned over to the District Attorney's office, to which Evans said, "No." Geragos also asked Evans if Ryder was searched while in the security room. Evans said, "Not in my presence." A shocked Ryder's jaw dropped wide open to this comment. Ryder's aides insist the actress is coping well, despite her legal worries - she celebrated her 31st birthday on Tuesday night with a quiet dinner with friends. » 30 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Troubled actress Winona Ryder claimed she was told to steal clothes from a Los Angeles department store, to help her prepare for a movie role, a court heard today. Ryder is standing trial at Beverly Hills Superior Court in California, charged with grand theft, burglary and vandalism, after she was allegedly caught leaving a Saks 5th Avenue department store without paying for clothes worth $5,500 last December. A security guard from the store today told the court the actress insisted a director told her to steal. Giving testimony, Ken Evans said he confronted Ryder after watching her acting suspiciously, and that when caught, she apologized for stealing.

He said, "She was polite but apologetic. She said, 'I'm sorry for what I did' and kept her head down. Then she said, 'I did it because a movie director told me to shoplift to prepare for a movie role.'" Evans said he became suspicious of the star when he realized she wasn't checking the sizes and prices of items she selected. He then claims he watched her enter a changing room, and then leave carrying fewer clothes than she entered with. He says, "When the defendant came out, all the items were no longer in her possession. I also noticed that one of the shopping bags she had been carrying was a lot fuller." Evans says he and colleague Coleen Raney apprehended Ryder after Raney had spotted the actress cutting security tags from clothes she had picked up. He adds, "She (Raney) said she saw the defendant take out a pair of scissors and cut the sensor tags out of the clothing. Coleen also said he witnessed her concealing several of those items into a shopping bag." The pair waited until Ryder had left the store before apprehending her. The trial continues.

» 29 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Overzealous security guards got more than they bargained for when they lifted Winona Ryder 's top while searching for alleged stolen shopping items - as she wasn't wearing a bra. The actress' defense team is claiming their client was humiliated by guards at the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Beverly Hills while she waited for police to arrive last December when she was charged with shoplifting. As the delayed trial gets underway, Ryder's legal team claim security staff lifted the movie star's top to reveal her breasts and then cheekily asked her for tickets to see an upcoming film. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles District Attorney's legal eagles are laughing off the defense's claims, and are instead trying to portray Ryder as a cool, calculated and brazen shoplifter, who came to the store prepared for a shoplifting spree. They claim she brought scissors and five plastic bags full of tissues so she could cut tags off items and smuggled them out of the store. They also claim one of their witnesses is a security guard who peeked through slats in a dressing room door and saw the actress cutting off tags and stashing clothes into her bags.

Ryder, dressed all in black and wearing a headband, sat quietly through the first day of the trial, occasionally shaking her head in disbelief as the prosecutors made their opening statements. » 28 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » The jury in Winona Ryder 's alleged shoplifting case should at least know who the actress is - one of them is her former boss. Several of the jurors, sworn in on Friday, work in the entertainment industry and among them is former Sony Entertainment Pictures Chairman Peter Guber . During his tenure, Sony released the 1992 Francis Ford Coppola thriller Dracula , in which Ryder starred. Lawyers on both sides accepted the eight-woman, four-man panel after questioning whether their occupations might prevent them from being fair. Defense attorney Mark Geragos asked them whether the fact Ryder is "pretty and rich" would prejudice her in their eyes. No one answered affirmatively. Addressing the former Sony executive, he said, "Mr.

Guber, you're not afraid of working in this town again if you get on this case, are you?" There was laughter in the courtroom as Guber answered, "No." Other jurors included a legal secretary who works at Sony Studios, a man who is involved in program development for television and a doctor the judge said he knew from the local Rotary Club. Heathers star Ryder, 30, was arrested last December at a Saks Fifth Avenue store for allegedly stealing nearly $5,000 worth of designer merchandise. She could face up to three years in prison if convicted of three counts of grand theft, second-degree burglary and vandalism. She denies all the charges. Opening statements are to begin tomorrow. » 25 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Potential jurors in Winona Ryder 's shoplifting trial are being quizzed to find out what they know about the case, in a bid to keep the court battle as fair as possible. The actress' legal team claim there's little chance Ryder will get a fair trial because her shoplifting arrest in December has garnered so much publicity.

But court officials in Beverly Hills, where Ryder's trial began this morning, are going out of their way to make sure jurors aren't tainted by what they've already read and seen on TV. Meanwhile, prosecutors have asked for evidence of past shoplifting acts to be taken into account during the trial. They claim they have evidence to prove Ryder has a pattern of kleptomania and plan to bring forward three employees from Barneys and Neiman Marcus to back their arguments. Ryder was arrested in December after allegedly trying to leave Beverly Hills' Saks Fifth Avenue store without paying for items worth $6,000. » 10 October 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Prosecutors in Winona Ryder 's forthcoming shoplifting trial have requested the dismissal of a felony drug charge against the actress. The Edward Scissorhands beauty, 30, had been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance since it was alleged she was carrying the painkiller Oxycodone when arrested on charges of shoplifting $6,000 worth of goods from Saks Fifth Avenue department store in Beverly Hills last December.

Today the Los Angeles District Attorney said they were making the request "in the interests of justice" after receiving a sworn statement from a defense witness. The actress' attorney Mark Geragos had always maintained his famous client had a prescription for the painkillers. Winona has pleaded not guilty to all the charges of second degree burglary, grand theft, vandalism and possession of a controlled substance and was released on $20,000 bail. The trial, which has been delayed several times, is due to start on Tuesday. Deputy District Attorney Ann Rundle said in a statement today that she was ready to go ahead with the trial on the remaining three felony counts of grand theft, commercial burglary and vandalism. » 12 September 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Prosecutors in the Winona Ryder shoplifting case have confirmed they have evidence the Heathers actress had stolen from shops before. Following a range of reports that the star was no first time thief, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has filed a motion declaring it has the evidence to prove the stories true. According to entertainment site E!

Online, there is no news yet of what such evidence might constitute, or whether it will be brought up in the actress' much-delayed trial when it eventually reaches court. Ryder was arrested on December 12 for allegedly lifting nearly $6,000 worth of handbags, hair bows and assorted goodies from the Saks Fifth Avenue department store in Beverly Hills, California. She faces felony counts of grand theft, second-degree burglary, vandalism and unlawful possession of the prescription painkiller oxycodone. The star has pleaded innocent to all charges. A trial date in her case could be set tomorrow, although Ryder's attorney is currently tied up in another trial and may ask for another postponement. » 30 August 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Troubled actress Winona Ryder may plead guilty to shoplifting charges in a plea deal to avoid jail time, reports claim. Sources report the actress' attorney, Mark Geragos, and Los Angeles prosecutors are close to agreeing to a deal which would see her receive a sentence of community service in exchange for a guilty plea.

Indeed, Gereagos indicated his client wished to avoid going to trial when he spoke outside a Beverly Hills, California Superior Court hearing last Thursday. He said, "I don't know if anybody welcomes going through a trial. A lot of that depends on factors beyond her control." And now a source adds that Ryder "definitely doesn't want to go to trial" as "there are a lot of things she'd never want discussed in court." The insider reasons, "Prosecutors were overcharging her to begin with. To bring it down to misdemeanor would be appropriate." Ryder's spokeswoman, Mara Buxbaum, adds, "I would be surprised if her attorney is not working on (a possible plea bargain), as well as preparing for a trial." » 28 August 2002 | WENN | See recent WENN news » Actress Winona Ryder is thought to be attempting to strike a deal over her current shoplifting case. Legal experts were surprised the star successfully asked for another postponement of a hearing in the long-running case last week, whilst at the same time insisting through her lawyer she was seeking a swift conclusion to the legal action.

However, it is now believed the time granted by the postponement, from yesterday to the September 5, will be used by her legal team to plea bargain. A spokeswoman for the District Attorney's office believes secret negotiations have been going on for some time. The Reality Bites star is due to stand trial on four serious charges - grand theft, second-degree burglary, vandalism and possession of a controlled substance after being arrested after removing security tags on clothing in a Beverly Hills, California boutique, and then attempting to leave the shop without paying. The September hearing is expected to set a date for a trial - but Ryder is said to be keen to avoid a "messy" court process. » 16 August 2002 | The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News | See recent The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News news » "Simone", a satire about a synthespian -- a synthetic actor manufactured by computers -- takes all the obvious potshots at our celebrity culture and showbiz shallowness. But it scores only glancing blows. This film from writer-director Andrew Niccol never fully establishes the credibility of its premise nor does the satire have much sting.

Thanks to a strenuous effort by Al Pacino , the movie may enjoy a measure of success with adult audiences. There is enough here -- the idea itself and several gags that do work -- for the movie to achieve cult status. But "Simone" is entirely too self-satisfied and insular to pull off a satire on the level of "Wag the Dog". Niccol, who also wrote "The Truman Show", clearly is focused on satires revolving around fake realities. In both cases, though, the comic potential is never realized. Each film has a one-joke premise that never goes anywhere. The opening sequences in "Simone" are highly reminiscent of Woody Allen 's recent "Hollywood Ending". A washed-up movie director whose resume includes Oscar nominations -- although in the case of Pacino's Viktor Taransky, they are for short films -- is desperate enough to work for a studio boss who is also his ex-wife ( Catherine Keener 's Elaine Christian). Only Viktor's latest star (a cameo by Winona Ryder ) walks off his picture in the final days of shooting, leaving Viktor with reels of unreleasable footage.

(First credibility problems: What kind of contract did the studio sign with this actress that permits her to abandon a nearly finished production? Why has Viktor mortgaged his possessions to make a studio film? And why does Elaine, that studio's head, tolerate such behavior from any actor?) Anyway, Viktor cannot find any actress in Hollywood to help him finish the project. (Really? Not one?) Enter Hank Aleno ( Elias Koteas ), a crazed, dying software genius who bequeaths his last and greatest invention to Viktor -- a synthespian Viktor dubs Simone. She will never walk off a set, throw a tantrum, refuse to work nude or give anything less than undying devotion to her director. Soon Viktor -- who claims to understand nothing about computers but is evidently a very fast learner -- finishes his film by substituting Simone as his lead actress. The movie is a sensation, a turn of events we will have to take on faith since the few scenes we do see look terrible: Simone is a lifeless android with a blank expression and less personality than a cologne spot. (The film's effects artists create Simone by mixing digital animation with real-life model Rachel Roberts.

Indulging in their own brand of fakery, the filmmakers refuse to give Roberts credit for her work.) Predictably, Simone takes on a life of her own. Fans and the studio demand a new film, to say nothing of TV commercials and a worldwide singing tour. This, the movie insists, Viktor is able to pull off all by himself, tapping on a computer keyboard on an empty soundstage. Subplots about Viktor's ex-wife and doting daughter Evan Rachel Wood ) and a pair of tabloid journalists Pruitt Taylor Vince and Jason Schwartzman ) play like filler in a story that swiftly runs out of things to do. Pacino mugs his way through what is sometimes a painful performance. It's not so much that he is bad as he must utilize every trick he knows to sustain an inert movie. For a film about cutting-edge technology, "Simone" is pretty rudimentary, with only a handful of sets and locales. Compounding this B-movie look is cinematographer Edward Lachman 's decision to shoot some scenes bathed in off-putting tints as though he were shooting on aging film stock.

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Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Winona Ryder Busted for Shoplifting Winona Ryder Busted for Shoplifting Email Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder, 30, was arrested at the Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills Wednesday after store clerks said they saw her place an estimated $4,760 worth of clothes and accessories into her bag with the security tags ripped off, Reuters reported. Ryder, who has appeared in more than two dozen films including 1999’s “Girl, Interrupted” and 1994’s “Reality Bites,” is being charged with grand theft. In addition, Ryder is facing a charge of illegal possession of prescription drugs, since police said they found a small number of prescription pills on her. Ryder’s attorney, Mark Geragos, said the pills were painkillers prescribed for the actress, and that she was “not under the influence” during the incident, Reuters reported. She was released on $20,000 bail.

Police said the actress, who was nominated Oscars for 1994’s “Little Women” and 1993’s “The Age of Innocence,” was observed on video tearing the security tags off clothes, a handbag and hair accessories and placing the goods in a bag with items she had previously purchased. “It will become clear that there was no theft here,” Geragos said at a press conference. “Ms. Ryder had no intent of depriving anybody of any property.” Show Full Article 'It wasn't like the crime of the century': Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise :: Jenkers 'It wasn't like the crime of the century': Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise She shocked Hollywood when she was caught shoplifting from a Beverly Hills department store 15 years ago. On reflection, Winona Ryder believes her conviction was blown out of proportion, but concedes it gave her an opportunity to take a much-needed break from the film industry.

Speaking to the new issue of Porter magazine, Winona, 44, spoke about going through a difficult time in her life when she was arrested in Saks Fifth Avenue in December 2001. A vision in silver: Winona Ryder looks stunning in a Blumarine gown as she speaks about her 2001 shoplifting arrest in the new issue of Porter magazine She said: 'Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop. I wont get into what happened, but it wasnt what people think. 'And it wasnt like the crime of the century! 'But it allowed me time that I really needed, where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that... I just had other interests, frankly.' Winona enjoyed a quiet few years following her conviction, but admitted she couldn't turn her back on acting for good.

'Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop': The 44-year-old admitted she was in a bad place in life when she was arrested To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions She explained: 'You cant do something for that long and hate it! People associated me with the 1990s and I wasnt that anymore. And they didnt really buy me as my age. 'Its that line in First Wives Club "There are three ages for women: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy!" I just never got to play that district attorney.' While many of her contemporaries have tried their hand at directing or producing movies, Winona admitted she had no such desire. She added: 'I can only see my own characters point of view! Im just not a business person, you know? I wish I was in a way. But acting still excites me. I dont sleep the day before a new job.

Im sure its psychosomatic but still.' In recent months, there have been rumours of a Beetlejuice sequel, 28 years after the original, which starred Winona as moody teenager Lydia Deetz. She explained: 'Well, I dont know [if there will be a second Beetlejuice]. 'Movies are all big franchise superhero things, and Im 44 I dont think anyone wants to put a cape on me and chuck me out the window! I dont know how good my bone density is.' To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions, or go toiTunes. Low point: Winona at the Beverly Hills Courthouse during her 2002 trail for shoplighting A sequel?

Winona admitted she wasn't sure if there would be a Beetlejuice sequel to the 1988 classic film Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise - NewsGrio Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise By Emily Sheridan for MailOnline Published: 10:37 EST, 2 August 2016 | Updated: 10:40 EST, 2 August 2016 She shocked Hollywood when she was caught shoplifting from a Beverly Hills department store 15 years ago. On reflection, Winona Ryder believes her conviction was blown out of proportion, but concedes it gave her an opportunity to take a much-needed break from the film industry. Speaking to the new issue of Porter magazine, Winona, 44, spoke about going through a difficult time in her life when she was arrested in Saks Fifth Avenue in December 2001.

A vision in silver: Winona Ryder looks stunning in a Blumarine gown as she speaks about her 2001 shoplifting arrest in the new issue of Porter magazine She said: 'Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop. I won’t get into what happened, but it wasn’t what people think. 'And it wasn’t like the crime of the century! 'But it allowed me time that I really needed, where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that... I just had other interests, frankly.' Winona enjoyed a quiet few years following her conviction, but admitted she couldn't turn her back on acting for good. 'Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop': The 44-year-old admitted she was in a bad place in life when she was arrested To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions She explained: 'You can’t do something for that long and hate it! People associated me with the 1990s and I wasn’t that anymore. And they didn’t really buy me as my age.

'It’s that line in First Wives Club – "There are three ages for women: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy!" I just never got to play that district attorney.' While many of her contemporaries have tried their hand at directing or producing movies, Winona admitted she had no such desire. She added: 'I can only see my own character’s point of view! I’m just not a business person, you know? I wish I was in a way. But acting still excites me. I don’t sleep the day before a new job. I’m sure it’s psychosomatic but still.' In recent months, there have been rumours of a Beetlejuice sequel, 28 years after the original, which starred Winona as moody teenager Lydia Deetz. She explained: 'Well, I don’t know [if there will be a second Beetlejuice]. 'Movies are all big franchise superhero things, and I’m 44 – I don’t think anyone wants to put a cape on me and chuck me out the window!

I don’t know how good my bone density is.' To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions, or go to iTunes. Low point: Winona at the Beverly Hills Courthouse during her 2002 trail for shoplighting A sequel? Winona admitted she wasn't sure if there would be a Beetlejuice sequel to the 1988 classic film Read more: Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise - TheCelebrityauction.co Winona Ryder on THAT shoplifting incident and how it turned out to be a blessing in disguise She shocked Hollywood when she was caught shoplifting from a Beverly Hills department store 15 years ago. On reflection, Winona Ryder believes her conviction was blown out of proportion, but concedes it gave her an opportunity to take a much-needed break from the film industry. Speaking to the new issue of Porter magazine, Winona, 44, spoke about going through a difficult time in her life when she was arrested in Saks Fifth Avenue in December 2001.

A vision in silver: Winona Ryder looks stunning in a Blumarine gown as she speaks about her 2001 shoplifting arrest in the new issue of Porter magazine She said: ‘Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop. I won’t get into what happened, but it wasn’t what people think. ‘And it wasn’t like the crime of the century! ‘But it allowed me time that I really needed, where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that… I just had other interests, frankly.’ Winona enjoyed a quiet few years following her conviction, but admitted she couldn’t turn her back on acting for good. ‘Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop’: The 44-year-old admitted she was in a bad place in life when she was arrested To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions She explained: ‘You can’t do something for that long and hate it! People associated me with the 1990s and I wasn’t that anymore. And they didn’t really buy me as my age.

‘It’s that line in First Wives Club – “There are three ages for women: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy!” I just never got to play that district attorney.’ While many of her contemporaries have tried their hand at directing or producing movies, Winona admitted she had no such desire. She added: ‘I can only see my own character’s point of view! I’m just not a business person, you know? I wish I was in a way. But acting still excites me. I don’t sleep the day before a new job. I’m sure it’s psychosomatic but still.’ In recent months, there have been rumours of a Beetlejuice sequel, 28 years after the original, which starred Winona as moody teenager Lydia Deetz. She explained: ‘Well, I don’t know [if there will be a second Beetlejuice]. ‘Movies are all big franchise superhero things, and I’m 44 – I don’t think anyone wants to put a cape on me and chuck me out the window!

I don’t know how good my bone density is.’ To see the full interview with Winona Ryder buy the latest issue of PORTER, on sale August 5, available in both print and digital editions, or go to iTunes. Low point: Winona at the Beverly Hills Courthouse during her 2002 trail for shoplighting A sequel? Winona admitted she wasn’t sure if there would be a Beetlejuice sequel to the 1988 classic film Winona Ryder Believes Her Shoplifting Scandal Wasn't The 'Crime Of The Century' — But WAS A Blessing In Disguise! | PerezHilton.com Winona Ryder Believes Her Shoplifting Scandal Wasn't The 'Crime Of The Century' — But WAS A Blessing In Disguise! 8/02/2016 1:31 PM ET | Filed under: Legal Matters • Winona Ryder • Netflix • Controversy Winona Ryder 's shoplifting scandal nearly imploded her career 15 years ago. However years later, the Stranger Things actress believes while the controversy was certainly blown out of proportion, it gave her a much needed break from the film industry. Whoa.

Related: Winona Reacts To The Domestic Abuse Allegations Against Johnny In a candid sit down with Porter magazine, the Heathers alum opened up about the struggle she was going through when caught snagging some items from Saks Fifth Avenue back in December 2001. Miz Ryder dished: "Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop. I won't get into what happened, but it wasn't what people think…. And it wasn't like the crime of the century!" Hmm, very inneresting. She continued: "But it allowed me time that I really needed, where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that… I just had other interests, frankly." Well, well. Nonetheless, Winona's hiatus didn't last long as she couldn't officially shake the acting bug — but that didn't mean Tinseltown welcomed her back with open arms. The brunette beauty explained: "You can't do something for that long and hate it! People associated me with the 1990s and I wasn't that anymore. And they didn't really buy me as my age.

It's that line in First Wives Club – 'There are three ages for women: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy!' I just never got to play that district attorney." This may be true, but Winona's gotten nothing but rave reviews for her performance as the distraught mom in Netflix 's new horror series. But what, about directing or producing? It appears the 44-year-old has zero interest in taking charge behind the camera. She noted: "I can only see my own character's point of view! I'm just not a business person, you know? I wish I was in a way. But acting still excites me. I don't sleep the day before a new job. I'm sure it's psychosomatic but still." Who knows, maybe things will change in the future. Regardless, we couldn't be happier to see Winona back in the limelight. Welcome home, girl! Winona Ryder opens up about her infamous shoplifting arrest. - Mamamia Winona Ryder opens up about her infamous shoplifting arrest. Subscribe 15 years ago, actress Winona Ryder made headlines when she was arrested for shoplifting.

Upon reflection 15 years later, Ryder says she sees the whole episode as an opportunity to take the break she “really needed”. The Academy Award nominated actress, was convicted of shoplifting $5,500 worth of designer clothes from the Saks Fifth Avenue department store in Beverly Hills in December 2001. She was sentenced to three years’ probation, fined $3,700, ordered to do 480 hours of community service, pay $6,355 in restitution to the store and undergo counselling. Actress Winona Ryder reacts in court during her sentencing hearing of her shoplifting case in Beverly Hills, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2002. At right is Ryder's lawyer Mark Geragos. Ryder was sentenced to probation, community service and fines. (AP Photo/Steve Grayson,pool) In the fall issue of Porter magazine, Ryder opens up about the incident and what followed: “Psychologically, I must have been at a place where I just wanted to stop. I won’t get into what happened, but it wasn’t what people think. And it wasn’t like the crime of the century!

But it allowed me time that I really needed, where I went back to San Francisco and got back into things that... I just had other interests, frankly.” So after years of success with films like Beetlejuice, Little Women, Edward Scissorhands, Heathers, Reality Bites and Girl, Interrupted Ryder decided to take a hiatus from acting. “A lot of people had the perception that I just disappeared in the 2000s. And I did, but only from that world,” she told Porter. “I appeared elsewhere, I promise you. I was transformed into doing stuff I really wanted to do – it was a great awakening. It just wasn’t in the public eye.” When Ryder did return to acting in in her late 30's she says she struggled to lose the 1990s association and find roles playing women her own age. "People associated me with the 1990s and I wasn’t that anymore. And they didn’t really buy me as my age," she explained.

"It’s that line in First Wives Club – ‘There are three ages for women: babe, district attorney and Driving Miss Daisy!’ I just never got to play that district attorney!” Video via Netflix But the Golden Globe winner continued to search, eventually finding the perfect role as a mother searching for her son in the Netflix supernatural thriller Stranger Things . “I know actresses have a tough time because of their age – they’re just not getting hired. I know it exists. You’re the girlfriend, then you’re the mother. But I don’t see it as a bad thing – it can be just as interesting, if not more so, than the leading-lady, ingénue phase.” Ryder says she is now in a much better place psychologically. "You know, what's great about getting older is you realize that other things are more important than this business!" she told Porter. "Time is just more precious now." Reacquaint yourself with '90s poster girl of cool, Winona Ryder, in PORTER's Fall Issue, on newsstands August 5. pic.twitter.com/J793LfD3oj — PORTER magazine (@PORTERmagazine) August 2, 2016 Wino Forever!

Question: From which shop on Fifth Avenue did Winona Ryder get caught shoplifting in 2002?
Answer: Saks