Infamous art world scammer Anna Delvey, born Anna Sorokin, recently sat down with internet sensation and comedian Ziwe Fumudoh for a no-holds-barred interview that resulted in predictably outrageous moments. The 33-year-old Delvey, who gained notoriety for her elaborate scams, continues her media appearances following a Netflix adaptation of her life and her release from prison.
Delvey, convicted of grand theft, larceny, and other financial crimes in 2019, received a sentence of 4 to 12 years in prison. Despite being released in 2022, she remains under house arrest. That hasn’t stopped her from maintaining her public persona.
Since her release, Delvey has hosted art shows while in detention, sold $340,000 worth of paintings, started a podcast, and held extravagant dinner parties at her East Village apartment. She even hosted a rooftop fashion show and walked the runway for Shao New York during Fashion Week.
In her latest media appearance, Delvey spoke to Ziwe, a comedian known for her sharp interviews that often leave her guests squirming. Ziwe, who rose to fame with her viral interviews of quasi-celebrities and clueless influencers, made the most of her interaction with Delvey. Known for her deadpan delivery, Ziwe asked Delvey provocative questions, leading to some memorable moments.
One standout moment came when Ziwe asked Delvey who she found more relatable: notorious fraudsters Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes, or Bernie Madoff. Delvey’s response was telling. “Elizabeth Holmes,” she replied, explaining, “Because she is a white female who had to go through the criminal justice system.”
Delvey’s ability to capitalize on her infamous past is nothing new. Since her release, she has stayed in the public eye through a variety of ventures, including the Netflix series Inventing Anna, produced by Shonda Rhimes, which explores her life and schemes. Despite her house arrest, Delvey remains a controversial figure in the art and entertainment world.
The full interview is available on YouTube, where fans of both Delvey and Ziwe can watch the unpredictable back-and-forth that has sparked conversations online.