William H. Macy Once Said ‘Nepotism Works’ In Hollywood

In the wake of Felicity Huffman’s and Lori Loughlin’s arrest, several of William H. Macy’s past interviews have resurfaced — including a 2004 chat in which he discussed giving his children a boost.

William said he had “no problems” with nepotism in Hollywood. Fast forward years later, and his wife Felicity was arrested as part of an alleged college admissions bribery scam.

“One can help your children in this business, and the nepotism works, and I have no problems with it,” the Shameless star told Entertainment Tonight.“If I can give them a leg up, I absolutely would. It’s a great way to make a living. It really is.”

Another February interview with Men’s Journal also raised eyebrows in the wake of the scandal, as he claimed the best advice he’d ever received was to “never lie,” adding, “It’s the cheapest way to go. Lies cost you a lot, and they’re never worth what they cost.”

Ouch!