Matthew Broderick references Felicity Huffman's college admissions scandal in CBS comedy

In a recent episode of CBS' "Elsbeth," Matthew Broderick's character joked about Felicity Huffman's college admissions scandal. Broderick, playing an educational consultant, referenced the crackdown on admissions practices and made a quip about sharing a prison cell with Huffman's character from "Desperate Housewives." Huffman was involved in a high-profile scandal in 2019, where she paid to falsify her daughter's SAT scores. She served 11 days in prison and completed community service after pleading guilty to fraud charges. Huffman has since reflected on her actions, expressing feelings of shame and the impact on her life. She acknowledged the support of her family during this difficult time.