Kerry Washingtonis sharing a caper from her past.
While Washington could relate to Niecy’s fashion sense and ambition, she had never stolen a thing.
It was an establishment in the heart of Manhattan, so there were cameras and other security features.

Kerry Washington in ‘Lift’.Everett Collection
The goal was to understand the physical responses to the rush, so she went for something small.
With the prep done, Washington was ready to nab her loot: a Granny Smith apple.
She went in, slipped the apple into her bag and got out of there.

‘Thicker Than Water’ by Kerry Washington.Little, Brown Spark
Afterward, she called the directors to share the news and offered to bring the apple in as proof.
“They told me they believed me and to enjoy my bounty.
So, I ate it.”
Thicker Than Water is out now.