History of Felicity Huffman in Timeline

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Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman is an acclaimed American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Lynette Scavo in the television series Desperate Housewives and her role as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne in the film Transamerica. Huffman's work has been lauded with awards, including a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. She has also received an Academy Award nomination.

March 12, 2019: Huffman Charged in College Entrance Exam Cheating 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 Huffman's $15,000 donation to the Key Worldwide Foundation was payment to someone who posed as Huffman's daughter to take the SAT. She was arrested at her California home on March 12 by FBI and IRS agents and charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services fraud.

November 2023: Huffman Speaks About Varsity Blues Scandal

In November 2023, Felicity Huffman spoke about the Varsity Blues scandal for the first time in an interview with KABC-TV, stating she felt like she would be a bad mother if she didn't participate.