Yes, The Bling Ring (2013) is based on a true story. It tells the story of a group of teenagers who stole millions of dollars worth of items from celebrities’ homes in the Hollywood Hills between 2008 and 2009. The movie is based on an article in Vanity Fair written by Nancy Jo Sales, as well as interviews with the real-life members of the “Bling Ring.”
What is the true story behind the movie The Bling Ring (2013)?
The movie “The Bling Ring” is based on the true story of a group of affluent teenagers in California who burglarized the homes of celebrities in 2008 and 2009. The group was made up of six teenagers: Rachel Lee, Nick Prugo, Alexis Neiers, Courtney Ames, Diana Tamayo, and Roy Lopez Jr. They stole over $3 million worth of jewelry, clothing, and other luxury items from the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Orlando Bloom.
The group used social media to track the whereabouts of celebrities and used Google maps to find their homes. They would then use a key hidden under a doormat or stolen from a maid to enter the homes and steal items. The group documented their crimes by taking photos and videos of themselves wearing the stolen items and posting them on social media.
The group was eventually caught after one of the members, Rachel Lee, was caught trying to sell stolen items to a Los Angeles pawnshop. The other members were arrested shortly after. They were all convicted and sentenced to prison time, probation, and community service.
The true story behind “The Bling Ring” sparked controversy and debate about celebrity culture, social media, and the influence of wealth and fame on youth.
Are there any books about the true story behind the movie The Bling Ring (2013)?
Yes, there are several books about the true story behind The Bling Ring:
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The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teens Ripped Off Hollywood and Shocked the World by Nancy Jo Sales
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The Burglar Bunch by Allyson Waterman
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Pretty Little Things: The Real Story Behind the Theft of the Century by Jennifer Madden
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The Fame Thief: A Junior Bender Mystery by Timothy Hallinan (fictionalized account based on the true story)
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