Actress Winona Ryder appears at a progress report hearing at Beverly Hills Municipal Court in Beverly Hills, California December 15, 2003. Ryder, who was convicted last year of shoplifting from one of the most upscale stores in Beverly Hills, won praise from the judge overseeing her probation. [Reuters]

Actress Winona Ryder, who was convicted last year of shoplifting from one of the most upscale stores in Beverly Hills, won praise on Monday from the judge overseeing her probation.

"This is a very positive report in regard to Miss Ryder," Beverly Hills Superior Court Judge Eldon Fox said during a brief hearing.

The judge also spoke directly to the 32-year-old "Girl, Interrupted" star, who was ordered last December to complete 480 hours of community service and attend counseling as part of her three years of probation.

"Ms. Ryder, I want to compliment you on your conduct on probation," he said. "Probation (staff) has indicated that you are involved in all the requirements as imposed by the court."

The Oscar-nominated actress responded: "Thank you."

Ryder was convicted last November of grand theft and vandalism for walking out of Saks Fifth Avenue with shopping bags crammed full of $5,500 in designer tops, handbags, glittery rhinestone hair bows and socks.

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