These Female Icons Are Dominating TV Screens Once Again

Then: Felicity Huffman Was A Desperate Housewife

Say what you will about Desperate Housewives, but you can’t deny that it’s a bona fide hit. The ABC series was one of the most watched shows in the world, and the season finale broke gender barriers. It set the record for longest hour-long television series with all female leads, proving that not only do women deserve major screen time, but people want to see them as stars. The popularity of Desperate Housewives would not have been possible without Felicity Huffman’s portrayal of Lynette Scavo. Her relatable character scored the actress Emmy, three SAG awards and a Golden Globe nomination.