| Motive | Description | |--------|-------------| | Celebrity Proximity | Trying on clothes, jewelry, and shoes of famous owners created a fantasy of “living their life.” | | Social Capital | Stolen goods were shown off on MySpace and to friends, not sold (most goods were later dumped). | | Desensitization | Reality shows (e.g., The Simple Life, Keeping Up with the Kardashians) normalized seeing celebrity homes as open, accessible sets. | | Lack of Perceived Consequence | Because celebrities often didn’t notice items missing (overwhelming wealth), the teens believed no one was being harmed. | Report: The Bling Ring – Crime, Celebrity, and

In the final scene of the film, Nicki (Emma Watson) is interviewed by a journalist (played by the real Nancy Jo Sales). Nicki has learned nothing. She smiles for the camera, promoting her "experience" as a learning opportunity and hinting at a future reality TV show. The screen cuts to black. Glamorization vs