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Will Hollywood Forgive Felicity Huffman (and Lori Loughlin)?


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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.”

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They both had very different careers.

Felicity is a 'proper' actor who appears in serious dramas and the occasional prestige project. She also has an Oscar nomination under her belt.

After a semi-promising film career in the early 80s, Lori is now a Hallmark/TV sitcom actor at best.

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I don't know about anyone else but I'll forgive Felicity. She owned up to what she did, apologized for it and is willing to take whatever punishment is meted out to her. I have a lot of respect for how she's handled her situation.

On the other hand, I think Lori has been nothing but a pompous ass, signing autographs on her way in and out of court and acting like this whole thing is a joke! I hope they throw the book at her.

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