Celebrities React to the Louvre Heist
Tim DeKay, Tiffani Thiessen, and Ross McCall all shared their thoughts on the recent theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The incident has sparked a lot of conversation, especially among fans of the TV series White Collar, where some of these actors played characters involved in similar high-stakes scenarios.
The heist, described as one of the most daring of the century, saw numerous valuable items disappear from the museum. However, one actor who was quick to distance himself from the event was Matt Bomer. Known for his role as con artist and thief Neal Caffrey on White Collar, Bomer took to social media to clarify his involvement—or lack thereof—in the incident.
On Thursday, Bomer posted on Threads, accompanied by a winking emoji and a photo of himself in Paris. "I would like to state for the record that I had nothing to do with the Louvre," he wrote. The post also appeared on Instagram, where several of his White Collar co-stars responded with skepticism.
Tim DeKay, who played FBI Special Agent Peter Burke on the show, commented, "Yeah, we’ll see about that, Caffrey…" This playful jab suggested that DeKay wasn’t entirely convinced by Bomer’s alibi. Tiffani Thiessen, who portrayed Elizabeth, Burke's wife, added, "But are we to really believe that friend?" Her comment hinted at doubt regarding Bomer's claim.
Ross McCall, who played rival thief Matthew Keller, took a different approach. Instead of questioning Bomer, he suggested that he might have been involved in the heist himself. On Instagram, McCall wrote, "Maybe I did…" He also shared a similar message in response to Bomer’s original post, adding to the humor of the situation.
Interestingly, McCall was actually in Paris around the time of the theft. He had shared an Instagram post just last week featuring multiple photos of the city. In the caption, he wrote, "She never disappoints," referring to France's capital. This detail only added fuel to the fire, making the conversation even more entertaining for fans.
The Louvre heist reportedly occurred on Sunday, with burglars allegedly breaking into the museum by smashing windows and display cases. They managed to steal eight bejeweled objects, including a diadem worn by Empress Eugénie and necklaces made with royal emeralds and sapphires. The entire operation, which included an electric ladder and a scooter for the getaway, took no more than seven minutes.
Fans of White Collar may find this incident particularly intriguing, given the show’s focus on art theft and criminal masterminds. The series, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2014, followed the story of Neal Caffrey, a con artist who worked with the FBI in exchange for his freedom. Throughout the show, Caffrey often had his own agenda, making him a complex and fascinating character.
In June 2024, White Collar creator Jeff Eastin confirmed that a revival of the series was in the works, with Bomer, DeKay, and Thiessen set to reprise their roles. The new series will be titled White Collar Renaissance and is expected to debut in September 2024. Eastin recently announced that Netflix, Peacock, and Prime Video are all in the running to acquire the revival.
This latest development adds another layer of intrigue to the Louvre heist, as fans wonder if the real-life events could inspire new storylines for the show. While it’s unlikely that the actual thieves were inspired by White Collar, the timing of the heist and the reactions from the cast make for an interesting coincidence.
For now, the Louvre continues to investigate the theft, while fans of the show enjoy the humorous and lighthearted banter between the actors. Whether or not Bomer was involved in the heist remains a mystery, but one thing is certain—this event has certainly sparked a lot of conversation.
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