The Bling Ring Then and Now: Current lives of the infamous five following robberies and 2010 arrest
The Bling Ring: Follow-up on crime gang that looted $3M from celeb homes
'The Bling Ring' comprised of gang leader Rachel Lee, Alexis Neiers, Nick Prugo, Courtney Ames, and Diana Tamayo. The group of five, who mostly targeted celeb homes, including Paris Hilton's, managed to steal nearly $3 million in cash and valuables over 12 months. Their criminal exploits garnered widespread attention after their arrests in 2010 and became the subject of two movies, one directed by Sofia Coppola and featuring Emma Watson, as well as a book by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Jo Sales.
Rachel Lee
Mastermind Rachel Lee, orchestrator of the Hollywood heists, served 16 months in prison. In October 2018, she successfully graduated from cosmetology school, specializing in hairstyling. HBO's documentary 'The Ringleader', which was released in October 2023, explores Lee's role in the infamous Bling Ring robberies and their aftermath. Rachel shared with US Weekly that her time in incarceration provided valuable lessons about life and helped shape the person she aspires to become.
Alexis Neiers
Reality star Alexis Neiers, known for 'Pretty Wild', faced arrest for her role in the robberies. After just over a month at Lynwood's Century Regional Detention Facility, she married Evan Haines in 2012. They share two children, Harper and Dakota. After a decade of marriage, Neiers and Haines filed for divorce in August 2022. Currently residing in Malibu, California, she hosts a podcast titled 'Recovering from Reality'.
Nicholas Prugo
Nick Prugo faced a two-year prison sentence but was released on probation in 2013, after only one year in county jail. He later confessed to ABC News, "I didn’t really understand… what was real and what wasn’t … just because I was so consumed with reality television." Prugo was sentenced to 350 hours of community service, three years of probation, and a decade-long restraining order. Now going by Nick Norgo, he resides in Los Angeles, California. Reportedly, he shares his life with his husband, marking a significant chapter in his post-legal journey.
Courtney Ames
Courtney Ames, who received probation and community service after her arrest, has maintained a low profile since. Reportedly, she pursued studies in psychology, speech, and child development at Pierce College in Woodland Hills in 2012. An alleged attempt to change her last name in 2016 indicated Ames' efforts to distance herself from past notoriety.
Diana Tamayo
Diana Tamayo, who pleaded no contest to robbery charges, also received probation and community service. She has since maintained a low profile. An insider shared with US Weekly in April 2022, "Diana is a super positive person who has a lot of faith. She’s now a personal trainer and happily married."
