Will Hollywood Forgive Felicity Huffman (and Lori Loughlin)?
According to a source, Netflix’s decision to firm up a new date for the comedy, which co-stars Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette, was made before Huffman’s recent statement that she intends to plead guilty to charges that she paid $15,000 for a proctor to correct her daughter’s SAT. Huffman’s decision to show contrition only bolsters her chances for a good, old-fashioned Hollywood redemption story. And, according to the crisis P.R. exec I spoke to, she’s taking a page out of the playbook of one of the best: Martha Stewart. Meanwhile, Lori Loughlin is maintaining her innocence, and may be hurting her career as a result. “Felicity is setting herself up to be rehabilitated,” said the crisis vet. “Lori is digging in, claiming innocence and ruining her value down the road.”share