Is Jeremy Allen White turning into a full-blown kleptomaniac, or is he just a sentimental softie? Either way, the Emmy-winning heartthrob just spilled the tea on Jimmy Kimmel Live! about his absolutely WILD souvenir haul from The Bear’s final season wrap, and honey, we are LIVING for the chaos.
Picture this: The hunky actor strolled onto the Kimmel stage on Tuesday, June 2, and casually revealed he didn’t just snag a few autographed scripts or a cushy crew hoodie. Oh no, darling. Jeremy allegedly walked away with a beefy 400-pound memento that screams “I’m keeping a piece of the kitchen with me forever.” Because subtle isn’t in Jeremy’s vocabulary, apparently! The 35-year-old Emmy winner confirmed he nabbed “many” souvenirs from the Hulu dramedy’s highly anticipated fifth and final season, which wrapped production in early spring. Translation: He basically emptied the entire Bear set into a moving truck.
Let’s be real here—this is the kind of energy we ADORE. While most actors are content with a signed script and some memories, Jeremy’s out here treating The Bear’s production design like it’s his personal shopping spree. The man earned his stripes as Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, and clearly, he wanted to take home the entire restaurant experience. We’re honestly obsessed with the commitment to his craft.
The fact that he was transparent enough to brag about this on national television? *Chef’s kiss.* Only Jeremy Allen White could make theft sound adorable and charming. Fans have been absolutely losing their minds on social media, with some praising his loyalty to the show and others joking that he essentially cleaned out the prop warehouse like he was looting a going-out-of-business sale.
The Bear’s final season has been the stuff of television legend, and if Jeremy’s taking home physical mementos, you know this series meant something SPECIAL to him. Plus, let’s not forget that this is a man who’s been dominating red carpets, award shows, and basically every screen he touches lately. The guy deserves a 400-pound souvenir if he wants one!
What do you think? A) Jeremy’s a sweet nostalgic guy for keeping mementos from The Bear B) He’s basically running an illegal set memorabilia operation