Felicity Huffman: Photos Of The ‘Desperate Housewives’ Actress

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January 11, 2023 2:10PM EST

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Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman — Felicity Huffman is best known for her role in the ABC hit show, ‘Desperate Housewives’ in which she played the character Lynette Scavo. But the actress – who is married to ‘Shameless’ star William H. Macy – also has an Oscar-nomination under her belt for her 2006 starring role in the movie ‘Transamerica.’ Felicity’s reputation was left in tatters, however, on March 12, 2019 when she was arrested for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal, which the Justice Department dubbed ‘Operation Varsity Blues.’ Felicity pled guilty on April 8, 2019 for her role in the scam, accepting full responsibility for the mail fraud charges she faced after the government accused her of paying $15,000 to guarantee that her eldest daughter, Sofia Grace, achieved a high SAT score. “I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community,” Felicity said in her statement.

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Felicity Huffman begins her community service

Felicity Huffman begins her community service — Felicity Huffman begins her community service at The Teen Project, a teen rehab center that assists at-risk homeless youth and female victims of sex trafficking. She was spotted leaving the center a week after she was released from prison.

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Felicity Huffman Does Community Service

Felicity Huffman Does Community Service — Felicity Huffman was all smiles as she headed into a rehab center in Los Angeles with her daughter, Sofia Macy, in September 2019. She was presumedly starting her community service sentence.

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Felicity Huffman & William H Macy Arrive in Court

Felicity Huffman & William H Macy Arrive in Court — Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy hold hands as they walk into a Boston courtroom for her sentencing hearing. She was found guilty and sentenced to 14 days in prison, 250 hours of community service, a year of probation, and a $30,000 fine.

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Felicity Huffman’s letter to the judge

Felicity Huffman’s letter to the judge — Felicity Huffman makes her plea to the judge in an emotional three page letter. She admits she knows what she did was wrong, and further details daughter Sophia Grace’s learning challenges.

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Felicity Huffman’s letter

Felicity Huffman’s letter — In the letter, Felicity Huffman states she encountered a moral battle with herself as she engaged Rick Singer. She admits she felt like a bad mother by not going along with falsifying the SAT scores.

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Felicity Huffman sentencing recommendations

Felicity Huffman sentencing recommendations — In Felicity Huffman’s sentencing recommendation prosecutors want one month in jail instead of house arrest. She actually dodged a bullet as she initially was facing 4-10 months behind bars following her guilty plea in the college admissions scandal.

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Prosecutors recommend one month in prison

Prosecutors recommend one month in prison — Prosecutors recommend one month in prison for Felicity Huffman in the college admissions scandal. She initially faced between 4-10 months.

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Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy celebrate their daughter’s graduation

Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy celebrate their daughter’s graduation — Proud parents Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy celebrate their daughter Sofia Grace’s high school graduation. The family headed to Osteria La Buca for a celebratory dinner.

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Felicity Huffman chats with friends at her daughter’s high school graduation ceremony

Felicity Huffman chats with friends at her daughter’s high school graduation ceremony — Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy chat with friends and family after attending their daughter Sofia Grace’s high school graduation ceremony in Hollywood.

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Felicity Huffman goes on a hike.

Felicity Huffman goes on a hike. — Felicity Huffman goes hiking with her husband William H. Macy and another friend in the early morning. The two are seen spending some time together despite rumors their marriage is under strain following the College Bribery scandal accusations against Felicity.

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William H. Macy goes for a hike

William H. Macy goes for a hike — William H. Macy and wife Felicity Huffman go for a hike. It is a relaxing way to blow off steam following Felicity’s arrest in the college admissions scandal.

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Felicity Huffman court paperwork

Felicity Huffman court paperwork — Felicity Huffman reached a plea agreement with prosecutors over her role in the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. She could face between four to 10 months in prison.

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Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement

Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement — Felicity Huffman reached a plea agreement with prosecutors over her role in the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud charges on May 13, 2019.

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Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement paperwork

Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement paperwork — Felicity Huffman’s paperwork from her plea agreement in the college admissions scandal. She could face four to 10 months in a federal prison.

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Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement terms

Felicity Huffman’s plea agreement terms — Felicity Huffman’s plea. She eventually received a sentence of 14 days in prison, 250 hours of community service, and a year of supervised release.

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Felicity Huffman’s paperwork in the college admissions scandal

Felicity Huffman’s paperwork in the college admissions scandal — Felicity Huffman reached a plea agreement with prosecutors over her role in the nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. She could get prison time, ’12 months of supervised release,’ pay a fine of $20k, and pay restitution (to be determined by the court.)

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Felicity Huffman’s signature on her plea agreement

Felicity Huffman’s signature on her plea agreement — Felicity Huffman’s signature on her plea agreement with federal prosecutors in the college admissions scandal. The plea made major headlines in the case.

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William H. Macy looking downcast

William H. Macy looking downcast — A crestfallen William H. Macy was spotted at the parking garage of the Century City Mall in Los Angeles on the same day his wife, Felicity Huffman, entered a guilty plea for her role in the nationwide college admissions scam. After he was photographed, William donned a brown jacket, gloves and helmet before jumping on his motorcycle.

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William H. Macy on his motorcycle

William H. Macy on his motorcycle — William H. Macy jumps aboard his motorcycle and rides away on the same day that his wife, Felicity Huffman, pleaded guilty to her role in the nationwide college admissions scandal.

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Felicity Huffman entering federal court

Felicity Huffman entering federal court — Felicity Huffman is snapped arriving at a Boston federal court on April 3, 2019 to face charges in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. The actress held hands with her brother, Moore Huffman Jr., for support.

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Felicity Huffman and her daughter Georgia

Felicity Huffman and her daughter Georgia — Felicity Huffman and her daughter Georgia Macy running errands in Los Angeles on March 30. They were snapped days before the actress headed to a federal court to face charges for her role in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal.

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Feliciity Huffman seen leaving court

Feliciity Huffman seen leaving court — Feliciity Huffman leaves a Los Angeles court on March 12, 2019. Hours earlier she was arrested for her role in the college admissions scandal.

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Felicity Huffman awaiting her court appearance

Felicity Huffman awaiting her court appearance — Felicity Huffman awaiting her court hearing after being arrested for being involved in a college admissions bribery scandal in March 2019. She pled guilty and accepted full responsibility for her actions on May 13, 2019.

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Felicity Huffman looking downcast

Felicity Huffman looking downcast — Felicity Huffman looking distraught after being arrested for her alleged involvement in a shocking college admissions bribery scandal. She later pled guilty and expressed her shame on May 13, 2019.

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Felicity Huffman looking distraught

Felicity Huffman looking distraught — Felicity Huffman waits to appear in front of a judge in Los Angeles after being arrested for her involvement in a bribery scandal. The actress is best known for her role in ‘Desperate Housewives.’

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Felicity Huffman entering court

Felicity Huffman entering court — Felicity Huffman is seen being escorted by security officers through a courthouse after being released on a $250,000 bond. Her appearance in the Los Angeles court came after she was arrested for her involvement in a scandal regarding college admission bribery.

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Felicity Huffman leaving a L.A. courthouse

Felicity Huffman leaving a L.A. courthouse — Felicity Huffman is snapped leaving a Los Angeles courthouse after appearing in front of a judge for allegedly being involved in a college admissions bribery scandal. The photo was taken on March 12, 2019, hours after her arrest.

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