This timeline focuses on the shoplifting incident that significantly impacted Winona Ryder's career and public image in 2001.
Shoplifting Arrest
December 2001
Winona is arrested for shoplifting at a Saks Fifth Avenue department store in Beverly Hills, California. The incident leads to widespread media coverage and significantly damages her reputation.
Trial and Conviction
2002
Winona's trial receives extensive media attention. She is eventually convicted of grand theft and vandalism, but acquitted of burglary. She is sentenced to probation, community service, and ordered to pay fines.
Professional Hiatus and Recovery
Post-Trial
Following the trial, Winona takes a break from acting and focuses on her personal recovery. The incident leads to introspection and a re-evaluation of her priorities.