Emmys 2019: Commentator throws major shade at Felicity Huffman with prison joke

Felicity Huffman was roasted at tonight’s 71st Primetime Emmy Awards by commentator Thomas Lennon.

The Desperate Housewives actress, who has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her involvement in the college admissions scandal, was poked fun at by the comedian in-between announcements.

‘The producers have asked me to give a special shout-out to any of our previous lead actress winners who are watching from prison,’ Thomas joked.

He continued:’Hopefully those two weeks are going to fly right by.’

There was a huge reaction to Thomas’s quip on social media, with one viewer writing: ‘No clue who dude is, but he delivered this Felicity Huffman joke perfectly.’

Echoing a similar sentiment, another added: ‘I am here for Thomas Lennon’s commentary at the #Emmys. I almost spit my drink out at that Felicity Huffman joke.’

Not everyone was impressed though, with one viewer slamming: Hey @thomaslennon, your joke about actors & actresses in jail and hoping the 2 weeks “fly by” on tonight’s @TheEmmys? Not funny. Joking about a slap on the wrist for what Felicity Huffman did is reprehensible. Shame on you.’

Felicity, who won a Primetime Emmy Award back in 2005 for her role of Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives, pleaded guilty to paying $15,000 (£12,000) to doctor her eldest daughter Sophia’s university entrance exams.

After being handed the sentence, Felicity said she hopes her daughters and husband can ‘forgive her for her actions’.

‘I accept the court’s decision today without reservation. I have always been prepared to accept whatever punishment Judge Talwani imposed,’ she wrote.

‘I broke the law. I have admitted that and I pleaded guilty to this crime. There are no excuses or justifications for my actions. Period.

Felicity went on: ‘I would like to apologise again to my daughter, my husband, my family and the educational community for my actions.’

Emmys 2019 Winners

Writing for a Comedy Series – Fleabag, Episode 1, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Directing for a Comedy Series – Fleabag, Episode 1, Harry Bradbeer

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Bill Hader, Barry

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Competition Programe – RuPaul’s Drag Race

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie – Patricia Arquette, The Act

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Stellan Skarsgård, Chernobyl

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal

Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie – Chernobyl, Craig Mazin

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie – Jharrel Jerome, When They See Us

Television Movie – Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie – Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon

Outstanding Limited Series – Chernobyl

Variety Talk Series – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Variety Sketch Series – Saturday Night Live

Directing for a Variety Series – Saturday Night Live, Host: Adam Sandler

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Writing for a Drama Series – Succession, Nobody Is Ever Missing, Jesse Armstrong

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Julia Garner, Ozark

Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Billy Porter, Pose

Directing for a Drama Series – Ozark, Reparations, Jason Bateman

Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Jodie Comer, Killing Eve

Comedy Series – Fleabag

Drama Series  – Game of Thrones

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