Four years after her fraud conviction, actress Felicity Huffman is making her way back into the spotlight. In an interview with The Guardian, she openly discussed the college admissions scandal that has cast a long shadow over her career. Huffman is set to play the role of a mother to a trans son in the upcoming revival of Taylor Mac's comedy, "Hir," at London's Park Theatre this month.

Huffman admitted that the scandal continues to haunt her, stating, "I walk into the room with it. I did it. It's black and white." In 2019, Huffman was convicted for her involvement in paying $15,000 to a college consultant to manipulate her daughter's SAT scores. She served 11 days in prison, sending a clear message to other parents contemplating similar actions.

Despite her efforts to move forward, Huffman revealed that finding work again has been challenging. "I am not in any way whitewashing what I did, but some people have been kind and compassionate - others have not," she shared. The actress mentioned a recent ABC pilot that she worked on, which unfortunately did not get picked up. She likened her journey to a personal rebirth, saying, "Sort of like your old life died and you died with it. I'm lucky enough to have a family and love and means, so I had a place to land."

The Guardian highlighted Huffman's privileged background, coming from a "wealthy banking family." While her connections may have provided a safety net for her, the repercussions of her actions continue to reverberate. However, she expressed gratitude for her daughter, who successfully gained admission to college on her own merits.

As Huffman steps back into the acting world, her presence will undoubtedly be juxtaposed against the scandal that tarnished her reputation. Only time will tell if she can rebuild her career and move beyond the mistakes of her past.