What 38 actors took from the sets of TV shows

Christina DambrosioApr 25, 2020, 02:40 IST

Maisie Williams said she took a piece of clothing from Arya Stark’s wardrobe.HBO

On television sets, costumes and props are usually owned by the studio that is producing the show.
Actors often are gifted items from the set to recognize their time on the show and these items range from minor props to entire wardrobes.
Other times, actors take items from the set that are unlikely to ever be used again and keep them as a memento.
Actors such as Sophie Turner, Sandra Oh, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jenna Fischer have all talked about having mementos from their respective shows at home.
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Whether it was given as a gift or taken without explicit permission, props and set pieces have been going home with actors for years.

Although they're not always allowed to take props and costumes (these are usually owned by the studios behind the TV show), actors oftentimes bring a special item home with them to commemorate their hard work and signify the memories they made on the show.

Here are some of the many things actors have taken from TV sets.

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Ellie Kemper has mementos from her time on "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."

Ellie Kemper on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Eric Liebowitz / Netflix

Brian Baumgartner said he "stole a lot of things" from "The Office" set.

Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone. Netflix

Jenna Fischer said she still has Pam's essential hair accessory and her purse.

Jenna Fischer as Pam Beasly on "The Office." NBCU

Angela Kinsey said she took one of her character's desk accessories from "The Office."

Her character loved cats, and it showed. Netflix

Ted Danson told Insider he took a few items from "The Good Place" set.

Ted Danson said one thing he took plays a major role on the series finale. NBC

Lauren Graham said she took a jacket and a pink flamingo prop from the set of "Gilmore Girls."

Lauren Graham as Lorelei Gilmore on "Gilmore Girls." The WB

"The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus said he keeps a collection of bizarre special-effects props.

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon. Gene Page/AMC

Lisa Kudrow said Matthew Perry gave her a cookie jar from the "Friends" set.

Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay on "Friends." NBC

Jennifer Aniston has a huge sign from Central Perk.

Jennifer Aniston on "Friends." NBC

Matt LeBlanc said he took multiple props from the "Friends" set and he keeps one in his toolbox.

Matt LeBlanc as Joey on "Friends." NBC

Neil Patrick Harris is said to have multiple souvenirs from the set of "How I Met Your Mother."

Barney and The Playbook. CBS

January Jones said she took home Betty Draper’s silverware.

January Jones as Betty Draper on "Mad Men." Facebook / Mad Men

Matt Smith said he has a program from the royal wedding that happened on "The Crown."

Matt Smith played Prince Phillip. Netflix

Hannah Simone from "New Girl" said she furnished her home with pieces from the set.

Hannah Simone as Cece on "New Girl." FOX

Jake Johnson said his closet is filled with Nick Miller’s jeans.

Jake Johnson as Nick Miller on "New Girl." FOX

Retta from "Parks and Recreation" said she took home a souvenir from Leslie Knope’s Galentine’s Day party.

Retta as Donna on "Parks and Recreation." Colleen Hayes/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Nick Offerman said he took home a poster from Ron Swanson’s office.

Nick Offerman played Ron Swanson on the show. Colleen Hayes/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Chord Overstreet has a few souvenirs from "Glee."

Chord Overstreet on "Glee." Fox

Lea Michele said she took a "Glee" momento as a nod to the late Cory Monteith, who was her on-screen and real-life partner.

Lea Michele as Rachel Berry on "Glee." Fox

"Glee" star Darren Criss said he has multiple souvenirs from the set of McKinley High.

Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson on "Glee." FOX

Tracy Morgan said he brought home a fish tank from "30 Rock."

Tracy Morgan as Tracy Jordan on "30 Rock." NBC

Rider Strong took Shawn’s leather jacket from the set of "Boy Meets World" but he no longer has it.

Rider Strong as Shawn on "Boy Meets World." ABC

After wrapping on "Pretty Little Liars," Shay Mitchell said she wanted Emily's swim cap.

Shay Mitchell as Emily Fields on "Pretty Little Liars." Freeform

Sophia Bush said she has a prop check from "One Tree Hill."

Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis on "One Tree Hill." Warner Bros. Television

Hugh Bonneville said he keeps souvenirs from the "Downton Abbey" set in his bathroom.

Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley on "Downton Abbey." Carnival Film & Television

Jacob Anderson, who plays Grey Worm on "Game of Thrones," said he has a chess piece from the set.

Jacob Anderson as "Grey Worm" on "Game of Thrones." HBO

Isaac Hempstead Wright said he took a few things from the "Game of Thrones" set.

Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark. HBO

Sophie Turner said she has been carrying around a prop that could be a major "Game of Thrones" spoiler.

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark on season one of "Game of Thrones." HBO

Maisie Williams said she took a piece of clothing from Arya Stark’s wardrobe.

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark. HBO

Rose Leslie said she was given Ygritte’s bow and arrow at the end of her time on "Game of Thrones."

Rose Leslie as Ygritte on "Game of Thrones." HBO

Jason Momoa said he has a fake tongue from "Game of Thrones."

Jason Momoa played Khal Drogo on "Game of Thrones." HBO

Sarah Jessica Parker said she kept nearly all of Carrie Bradshaw’s clothes from "Sex and the City."

Sarah Jessica Parker played Carrie Bradshaw for years. Getty Images/HBO

Bryan Cranston said he kept his Heisenberg hat.

Bryan Cranston as Walter White on "Breaking Bad." Ursula Coyote / AMC

Aaron Paul said he took "everything [he] could" from "Breaking Bad."

Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad." Colleen Hayes/AMC

Annie Murphy brought home the "A Little Bit Alexis" dress from the set of "Schitt's Creek."

The "A Little Bit Alexis" moment happened during season five. POP TV

Catherine O'Hara took wigs and some of her wardrobe from "Schitt's Creek."

Her character had plenty of wigs. Pop

John Stamos has the iconic couch from "Full House."

John Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis. ABC

Sandra Oh said she took a piece of decor from Cristina Yang’s apartment.

Sandra Oh played Cristina Yang on "Grey's Anatomy." ABC

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