Among Thomas Lennon‘s many jokes at Sunday’s2019 Emmy Awardswas a dig at Emmy winnerFelicity Huffman.
While serving as the Emmys’ commentator for the ceremony, the 49-year-old actor and comedian knocked Huffman — who wassentenced earlier this monthto 14 days in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal.
Huffman picked up an Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series back in 2005, for her work on ABC’sDesperate Housewives.
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In May, Huffmanpleaded guiltyto paying disgraced admissions consultant Rick Singer $15,000 to have a proctor change oldest daughter Sophia’s SAT answers after she took the test. Huffman is scheduled to report to prison on Oct. 25.
“The sentence Felicity received today is not about a victory or a defeat,” a sourcepreviously told PEOPLE. “She is not disappointed or relieved about the outcome. She is contrite and humbled and accepts the outcome.”
Lennon has had a lengthy career in Hollywood, with standout roles inReno 911, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 17 Again, How I Met Your Mother, Sean Saves the Worldand CBS’s reboot ofThe Odd Couple(opposite Matthew Perry, his17 Againcostar).
The 71st PrimetimeEmmy Awardsare airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.
source: people.com
