In a recent interview, Anna Delvey, also known as Anna Sorokin, confirmed she has not viewed the Netflix series "Inventing Anna," which chronicles her life story. Delvey, the notorious convicted con artist, described the idea of watching the dramatization as "insufferable" and an uncomfortable experience she has no desire to revisit. Her initial inability to watch the show stemmed from her incarceration at the time of its release, and she later saw no compelling reason to do so.
Delvey also shared her thoughts on actress Julia Garner's depiction of her accent in the series, noting that she felt it was overly exaggerated. While acknowledging her potential bias, she stated that it was not her place to judge the performance, as the show's portrayal is now a permanent part of the public domain. Additionally, Delvey clarified the financial arrangements for the adaptation rights, indicating she received approximately $320,000, disbursed in stages, with no guarantee that the project would ultimately materialize.
Delvey's legal troubles began in April 2019, leading to convictions for grand larceny, second-degree larceny, and theft of services, resulting in a four to twelve-year prison sentence. After serving 19 months, she was paroled in February 2021, but was subsequently detained by ICE for overstaying her visa. Her release on bail in October 2022 placed her under house arrest in New York City, a restriction later expanded to a 75-mile radius in August 2024, which allowed her to participate in "Dancing With the Stars."
This narrative highlights the complex and often challenging realities that can emerge when personal stories are transformed into popular entertainment. It underscores the unique perspectives of individuals whose lives become public spectacles, and the profound impact such portrayals can have, even if the subject chooses not to engage with them directly.