Felicity Huffman Update: Latest News on Jail Sentence, Movies, Daughter, and Husband Today
1. Felicity Huffman’s Jail Sentence
Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in jail for her role in the college admissions scandal. She admitted to paying $15,000 to have her daughter’s SAT scores altered. Huffman reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California on October 15, 2019, and was released after serving 11 days of her sentence. Her early release was due to a policy that allows inmates to be released on the last weekday before their scheduled release date if it falls on a weekend or holiday.
Huffman also received a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service, and one year of supervised release. She has completed her community service and is serving her supervised release.
2. Felicity Huffman’s Movies
Felicity Huffman has been in several movies throughout her career, including “Transamerica,” for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Since her release from jail, Huffman has not announced any new projects. However, she did star in the Netflix limited series “When They See Us” in 2019, which received critical acclaim.
It is unclear if Huffman’s involvement in the college admissions scandal has affected her career. Some industry professionals have expressed support for Huffman, while others have criticized her actions.
3. Felicity Huffman’s Daughter
Huffman’s daughter, Sophia Macy, was unknowingly involved in the college admissions scandal. Huffman paid $15,000 to have Macy’s SAT scores altered. Macy was accepted into the University of Southern California, but her acceptance was revoked after the scandal was uncovered.
Macy has since been accepted into Carnegie Mellon University and is pursuing her acting career. She has appeared in several TV shows, including “The Twilight Zone” and “The Society.”
4. Felicity Huffman’s Husband
Huffman’s husband, actor William H. Macy, was not charged in the college admissions scandal. However, court documents revealed that he was aware of Huffman’s plan to have their daughter’s SAT scores altered. Macy has not made any public statements about the scandal.
Macy has continued to act, appearing in the Showtime series “Shameless” and the film “Krystal” since the scandal broke.
5. Felicity Huffman Today
Since her release from jail, Huffman has kept a low profile. She has completed her community service and is serving her supervised release. Huffman has not made any public statements about the scandal or her future plans.
It is unclear what the future holds for Huffman’s career and personal life. However, she has expressed remorse for her actions and has taken steps to make amends.