Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the popular television series Desperate Housewives. Born on December 9, 1962, in Bedford, New York, she has received several awards, including an Emmy Award for her performance in the television film The American Gigolo. In addition to her television work, Huffman has appeared in various films, such as Transamerica, for which she received an Academy Award nomination. She is also known for her involvement in the college admissions scandal in 2019, which brought significant media attention to her personal life.