Lupita Nyong’o’s $150,000 Pearl-Encrusted Oscars Dress Stolen From Hotel Room

Date: 27-02-2015 4:49 am (9 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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Lupita Nyong’o‘s $150,000 pearl-encrusted Oscar Awards dress has allegedly been stolen from her hotel room. The 31-year old actress’ custom Calvin Klein gown, which was made up of over 6,000 pearls, was reportedly snatched from The London Hotel in West Hollywood on Tuesday night, February 24, 2015. According to TMZ.com, the 12 Years A Slave star told police the expensive piece was taken between 8pm and 9pm while she was out. Law enforcement officers are now believed to be searching through video footage from the hotel to help them catch the thief. The London Hotel told E! News in a statement: ‘This is a terribly unfortunate situation, and we are working with law enforcement on their investigation.’ Meanwhile, the brunette beauty had all eyes on her on Sunday night when she turned up at the Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, wearing the dazzling attire. Francisco Costa, who made the garment by hand, told the New York Daily News at the event last weekend: �
















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Posted: at 27-02-2015 04:49 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- EmekaBlue at 27-02-2015 05:22 AM (9 years ago)
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 Grin na woman thief am
Posted: at 27-02-2015 05:22 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Mikexp at 27-02-2015 05:22 AM (9 years ago)
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but why?
Posted: at 27-02-2015 05:22 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- DJSNIPPER at 27-02-2015 05:43 AM (9 years ago)
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Absolutely for someone's private collection. much like those who paid for Princess Diana's dresses that were one of a kind and couldn't be worn again. This dress has been seen around the world and is one of a kind. Although I suppose they could try to sell the pearls as they got the dress for nothing.
Posted: at 27-02-2015 05:43 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Ritabrenice at 27-02-2015 07:13 AM (9 years ago)
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Hmmm
Posted: at 27-02-2015 07:13 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- beneno at 27-02-2015 07:37 AM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 27-02-2015 07:37 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- factfinding at 27-02-2015 08:17 AM (9 years ago)
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No course for alarm the Hotel management will pay for it, besides they have hiding camera in all the Rooms,you will never see the camera but its there recording everything for security purpose.
Posted: at 27-02-2015 08:17 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- freethinker at 27-02-2015 10:24 AM (9 years ago)
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LET HER REMEMBER HER SUFFERING PEOPLE BACK HOME
Posted: at 27-02-2015 10:24 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- KennyFidel at 27-02-2015 11:32 AM (9 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 27-02-2015 11:32 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Larry28 at 27-02-2015 01:36 PM (9 years ago)
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Oh
Posted: at 27-02-2015 01:36 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- royalsam450 at 27-02-2015 02:53 PM (9 years ago)
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phyukup i forget my rest condom for toyin room guy abeg u get condom i wan use am sharp sharp  Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 27-02-2015 02:53 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- discollins at 27-02-2015 05:23 PM (9 years ago)
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That is an investment...
Posted: at 27-02-2015 05:23 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- echeeche at 27-02-2015 06:31 PM (9 years ago)
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Chai
Posted: at 27-02-2015 06:31 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- joromy at 27-02-2015 07:22 PM (9 years ago)
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THE PERSON ONE USE THE MONEY FOR FEEDING AND PAY FOR HIS HOUSE RENT. I KNOWN REASON WHY SHE WILL USE SUCH MONEY TO BUY THAT KIND STUPID CCLOTHES.WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN HUNGER IN AFRICA.
Posted: at 27-02-2015 07:22 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- raybenzino at 27-02-2015 07:30 PM (9 years ago)
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so?
Posted: at 27-02-2015 07:30 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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