Felicity Kendall Huffman is an award-winning American actress known for both comedic and dramatic roles. She is best recognized for her role as Lynette Scavo in the popular television series "Desperate Housewives," for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award, and for her critically acclaimed performance as a transgender woman in the film "Transamerica," which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination.
1989: Huffman Stars in Netflix Projects
In 1989, the Central Park jogger case, which Felicity Huffman would later portray in the Ava DuVernay miniseries "When They See Us," occurred, involving the assault of a jogger in New York City's Central Park.
September 6, 1997: Huffman Marries William H. Macy
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, who dated on and off for 15 years, married on September 6, 1997.
2005: Huffman Opens Up About Past Eating Disorders
In 2005, Felicity Huffman publicly shared her experiences with anorexia and bulimia, which she struggled with during her late teens and twenties.
2006: Huffman Becomes a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Felicity Huffman became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, specifically in the Actors Branch, in 2006.
March 1, 2012: Huffman Launches "What The Flicka" Website
Felicity Huffman, co-author of the self-help book "A Practical Handbook for the Boyfriend," launched "What The Flicka," a website for women and mothers, on March 1, 2012, where she was a regular contributor.
March 7, 2012: Huffman and Macy Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars
On March 7, 2012, both Felicity Huffman and her husband, William H. Macy, were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2013: Huffman Stars in Multiple Films
Throughout 2013, Felicity Huffman took on several roles including starring in the independent drama "Rudderless," the adventure film "Big Game" with Samuel L. Jackson, another independent drama "Stealing Cars," and was cast in the comedy "Zendog."
April 2014: Huffman Stars in "Cake"
In April 2014, Felicity Huffman appeared in the independent film "Cake" alongside Jennifer Aniston.
May 2014: "American Crime" Picked Up to Series
In May 2014, ABC picked up the anthology legal drama pilot "American Crime," created by John Ridley and starring Felicity Huffman.
October 2, 2014: Huffman to Star in and Executive Produce Untitled ABC Drama
On October 2, 2014, it was announced that Felicity Huffman would star in and executive produce an untitled ABC drama, alongside Carol Mendelsohn, about a special agent who leads a team of young agents on the New York City Joint Terrorism Task Force.
2015: "American Crime" Premieres to Critical Acclaim
Felicity Huffman's performance in "American Crime," which debuted on ABC in March 2015, was met with critical acclaim, particularly for her portrayal of the morally ambiguous character Barb.
2016: Huffman Supports Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
Felicity Huffman, a supporter of the Democratic Party, expressed her support for Hillary Rodham Clinton during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
2018: Huffman Stars in "Get Shorty" Season 2
Felicity Huffman starred in the second season of the Epix comedy-drama "Get Shorty" in 2018.
March 12, 2019: Huffman Charged in College Admissions Scandal
On March 12, 2019, Felicity Huffman was among those charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office in a nationwide college entrance exam cheating scandal. Prosecutors alleged that she paid $15,000 to have someone take the SAT for her daughter, resulting in a significantly improved score. She was arrested at her home, appeared in court, and was released on bail.
March 2019: "What The Flicka" Website Deactivated
By March 2019, Felicity Huffman's website, "What The Flicka," was reported to have been deactivated.
September 2019: "Tammy's Always Dying" Premieres at TIFF
The drama film "Tammy's Always Dying," directed by Amy Jo Johnson and featuring Felicity Huffman, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019.
2019: Huffman Donates to Kamala Harris's Presidential Campaign
In 2019, Felicity Huffman donated $400 to Kamala Harris's campaign for the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
May 1, 2020: "Tammy's Always Dying" Released On Demand
"Tammy's Always Dying," starring Felicity Huffman and receiving positive reviews for her and co-star Anastasia Phillips's performances, was released on demand on May 1, 2020, by Quiver Distribution.
October 2020: Huffman Completes Prison Sentence
Felicity Huffman completed her 14-day prison sentence, which began on October 15, 2020, at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, for her role in the college admissions scandal. She was released two days early due to the weekend.
November 2020: Huffman's ABC Comedy Pilot Not Picked Up
In November 2020, it was reported that an ABC comedy series about minor league baseball, set to star Felicity Huffman, was not picked up for a full series.
2020: Huffman Completes Sentence, No Charges for Husband
By October 2020, Felicity Huffman had completed her full sentence related to the college admissions scandal, and no charges had been filed against her husband, actor William H. Macy.
March 2023: Huffman Appears on "The Good Doctor"
Felicity Huffman guest-starred as attorney Janet Stewart in an episode of "The Good Doctor" in March 2023. She was slated to reprise the role in the spin-off "The Good Lawyer," but the project was cancelled due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
November 2023: Huffman Speaks Out on College Admissions Scandal
In November 2023, Felicity Huffman broke her silence on the Varsity Blues scandal during an interview with KABC-TV, expressing that she felt pressured to participate for fear of being a "bad mother."