20 actors who took precious memorabilia from iconic sets

1) Dakota Johnson took quirky souvenirs from "Fifty Shades of Grey"

Dakota Johnson talked about her time playing Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey, during which she said that didn't swipe anything too "scandalous." However, she did take a pair of clothes and a flogger—not for personal use, but as quirky souvenirs. According to her multiple interviews, Johnson joked that these items were "innocent enough" considering the steamy reputation that the film is known for. Her lighthearted attitude towards mementoes reflects how she approached her work in the trilogy.

2) Daisy Ridley said she was given a lightsaber from the "Star Wars" movies

After the success of her iconic portrayal as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Daisy Ridley received a gift - a lightsaber. It has quite a sentimental value for her as she rose from relative obscurity to stardom in Hollywood. For Ridley, having a legendary part of the Star Wars saga in her home feels surreal, but interestingly, she has revealed that it took her some time to master the choreography with the equipment. Her dedication to her role made her a fan favourite.

3) Adam Driver has some props from his time filming "Star Wars"

As Kylo Ren, Adam Driver handled some of the most menacing props in the Star Wars franchise. Driver was said to have kept a few minor items, although he has refused to divulge the details. Sources believe he took a fragment of Kylo's armour or lightsaber parts as a befitting souvenir of his work in the franchise.

4) "Birds of Prey" star Margot Robbie has some wardrobe items from the movie

Talking about the wardrobe pieces she couldn't resist taking with her from Birds of Prey, Margot Robbie puts on a vibrant smile while talking about this film. She said that Harley's zany outfits were too unique to be left behind. Among her favourites are the "Daddy's Lil Monster" T-shirt and golden overalls. Robbie said that she loves incorporating the chaotic energy of Harley into her keepsakes, and these remind her of the empowering all-female action movie.

5) Jurnee Smollett-Bell took a few things from the sets of "Birds of Prey"

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who donned the black-and-red suit to play the role of Black Canary in Birds of Prey, left with a few memorabilia. And it turns out, she kept a pair of fishnet gloves of her character and a microphone stand used while filming her singing scenes. Fans praised Smollett-Bell for her role as she added depth to the role of the Black Canary; therefore, for her, these souvenirs carry much importance.

6) Jennifer Lawrence took home Katniss' leather jacket and boots from the "Hunger Games"

Jennifer Lawrence didn't return home empty-handed after the Hunger Games series. She took her famous jacket and boots with her. These are particularly special to Lawrence for they embody what Katniss Everdeen possesses as her defense and defiance arsenal. Lawrence has even joked that the boots feel surprisingly comfortable, and she once utilized them for hiking. Fans love how these items connect Lawrence to her breakout role, one of the most defining roles of her career.

7) Robert Downey Jr. has the giant Avengers "A" from the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" set

Robert Downey Jr. couldn't resist taking a giant souvenir from the Avengers: Age of Ultron set: the enormous Avengers "A" that hung on Stark Tower. The now-famous prop adorns Downey's office, and he stated that after more than a decade of his dedication to the role of Iron Man, he "earned it." Downey's attachment to keeping memorabilia shows his emotional investment in the MCU because he made a huge contribution in shaping their history.

8) Chris Hemsworth took home multiple copies of Thor's hammer

Chris Hemsworth has a collection of various Thor's hammers and usually jokes that he has "liberated" multiple Mjolnirs from the Marvel sets. Of course, one of his props sits proudly in the home gym, motivating him towards gaining a Thor-like godly physique. Hemsworth said he even gave a hammer to his parents as some kind of quirky gift. His willingness to poke fun at props shows how much fun he had playing the God of Thunder.

9) Chadwick Boseman took Kimoyo beads from the set of "Black Panther"

Late Chadwick Boseman took a few Kimoyo beads from the set of Black Panther; such beads symbolize Wakandan technology and tradition. Boseman treasured those beads because they connected him to T'Challa and the cultural importance of the movie. He frequently spoke on screen about how the role was so important to him, and keeping the beads was a way he honoured that legacy. Beads became a poignant reminder of his transformative performance.

10) Ryan Reynolds has Deadpool's iconic suit

Ryan Reynolds didn't shy away from taking home his entire Deadpool suit from the sets of the Marvel movie. Reynolds joked that he didn't even ask for permission since stealing that would be something that Deadpool himself would do. He has since put on that costume multiple times since as part of other events, including charity and surprise guest appearances. The close relationship he has with the character means that Deadpool's red suit almost became a symbol of his offbeat humour and dedication to the role.

11) Sir Ian McKellen took golden coins and a house key to Bag End from "Lord of the Rings"

Sir Ian McKellen, who played the role of the magnificent Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy couldn't leave the set without some small, but telling remnants of Middle-earth. In his collection are the gold coins from the treasury of Smaug and Bag End key, Bilbo Baggins' snug hole. As shared by Sir McKellen himself, these props hold a big sentimental value for him because they remind him of the journey he took through the magical world of Tolkien.

12) Kristen Stewart took home some rings from the "Twilight" series

Kristen Stewart retained several rings worn by her character Bella Swan in the Twilight series. Among these is Bella's Moonstone Engagement Ring, an adaptation from a beautiful movie that swept fans off their feet across the world. The actress stated that the rings brought to mind the fanfare when the movie was shot and the changes she brought about in her acting skills at the time. The keepsakes remain a small, but meaningful part of her legacy in the iconic Twilight saga.

13) Daniel Radcliffe took home two pairs of Harry Potter's glasses

Daniel Radcliffe kept two pairs of Harry Potter's signature glasses from the Harry Potter franchise. He has said the glasses symbolize his transition from a child actor to an international icon. One pair belonged to the first film, while the second is from the final movie of his wizarding journey. He keeps them to remind himself of the role that defined his career.

14) Emma Watson took Hermione's cloak, wand, and Time-Turner from the "Harry Potter" set

Emma Watson got Hermione's cloak, wand, and Time-Turner as mementoes from the Harry Potter set. She says that these mean much to her because they represent some of Hermione's qualities: intelligence and bravery. The Time-Turner we saw in the Prisoner of Azkaban is also one of the fan favourites and holds a special symbolic connection to time and memory. She says that she owes much of her real-life advocacy work to the inspiration she received from Hermione.

15) Rupert Grint took a memento from Harry Potter's old house and also tried to take a costly dragon egg

Rupert Grint took one of Harry Potter's house items as a souvenir from The Deathly Hallows. He also attempted to take one of the precious dragon eggs in Goblet of Fire, but confessed he was caught in the act. According to him, the house item reminds him of the emotional moments of the franchise, while the egg would have been fun in his memorabilia collection. His light-hearted approach reflects Ron Weasley's mischievous charisma.

16) Taron Egerton took a neon sign from the "Rocketman" set

Taron Egerton accepted a glittering neon sign from Rocketman. As an ode to Elton John's flashy style, the neon lighting in one of the movie's crucial scenes in the movie now is part of his house furniture. The actor pointed out that he finds it a vibrant reminder of the transformation process in playing the role of an iconic star like Elton John. This prop symbolises his association with the legendary singer and thus, holds much importance in his career.

17) Timothée Chalamet has a helmet and a chain from "The King"

Timothée Chalamet retained a helmet and chain he used in The King. The actor mentions the significance of the pieces, saying they remind him of the gruelling effort he put into preparing for the Shakespeare-inspired movie. Chalamet transformed his persona when playing the role of King Henry V, and the pieces are meaningful tokens of his dramatic change of form for the role.

18) Chris Evans has almost a whole wardrobe from "Knives Out"

Chris Evans is famously reported to have walked out of the Knives Out set with a bouquet of Ransom's sweaters, one of which is the much-talked-about, surprisingly popular cable knit sweater. In a later interview, Evans confessed to enjoying the stylishly warm wardrobe of his smarmy and privileged character. Even the sweater became so iconic that it became a meme and cemented its pop culture status.

19) Seth Rogen has furniture from "This Is the End"

Comedian Seth Rogen took home furniture from the This Is the End set, a comedy that features many real-life versions of Hollywood celebrities. He admitted that the furniture was practical and fitting to his aesthetic in the home. Least flashy of all the props, but a reminder of the hilarity of shooting a movie in which apocalypse meets absurd humor is what is needed.

20) Ashley Tisdale took her character's entire "High School Musical" wardrobe

Ashley Tisdale said she plundered Sharpay Evans's entire wardrobe from High School Musical. Sharpay was a regular fashion victim, so her outfits became as iconic as her character itself. Tisdale confessed that she couldn't help but keep them all because they were tailor-made and very 'Sharpay'. This collection is now a colourful reminder of the role that defined her early career.