Emmys: Felicity Huffman Called Out in Prison Joke

At the 71st Primetime Emmys Awards on Sunday, actress Felicity Huffman was called out during the ceremony with a reference to her prison sentence.

September 22, 2019 6:01pm

At the 71st Primetime Emmys Awards on Sunday, actress Felicity Huffman was called out during the ceremony with a reference to her prison sentence.

Comedian Thomas Lennon said on stage, “The producers have asked me to give a special shout-out to our previous lead actress winners who are watching from prison. Keep your chin up.”

For her participation in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, the Oscar-nominated actress pleaded guilty in May for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest mail fraud.

In mid-September, a Boston federal courtroom sentenced Huffman to 14 days in prison. She was also fined $30,000, given a year of supervised release and 250 hours of community service.

“I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done, the actress said previously.

The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards aired live on Fox from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Emmys: Felicity Huffman Called Out in Prison Joke

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