Here's how ‘Fake Heiress’ Anna Delvey is STILL MAKING MONEY despite ICE detention
It's safe to say that con artist Anna Delvey has been through a roller-coaster ride since being convicted of grand larceny and a slew of other charges related to her fraudulent activities. However, the ordeal has not killed her will to hustle.
The life of Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, is being documented in 'Inventing Anna,' a Shonda Rhimes-produced limited series for Netflix that recounts how the young Russian schemed her way through an elite social circuit. She is being portrayed by actress Julia Garner. Delvey became America's favorite "Fake Heiress" after she was criminally charged for scamming and ordered to pay almost $199,000 in restitution to her victims. Now, many are wondering how she made enough money to pay for her crimes.
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As reported by YourTango, Delvey has found a number of ways to make some real money despite her criminal past.
Inventing Anna
Delvey was hired as a paid consultant for 'Inventing Anna', which is based on her life as a high-profile con artist and a New York Magazine article that covers her various crimes. The allegedly reformed fraudster told the New York Times how she used her fees of $320,000 to settle her debts and put her past behind for good. “I paid $198,000-something for restitution, which I have paid off in its entirety and right away, and the rest of it to my legal fees,” she told the newspaper.
Signature NFT Collection
Delvey released a collection of NFT artworks called 'Reinventing Anna' to cash in on the intrigue that came after the Netflix drama based on her life. “I see this first drop as an opportunity to directly connect with my audience and to take charge of the narrative that's been largely outside of my control, until now,” Delvey wrote on the collection’s website. “I’m very excited to join the NFT community and contribute to the change in the way artists/creators interact with their fan base. It feels great to be a part of something new and innovative – a large part of my own story is about breaking the rules and questioning the status quo. In this new chapter of my journey, I'm hoping to use my voice for a positive (and legal) cause," she added.
The 31-year-old explained to NBC News how she minted 10 NFTs with perks including "exclusive access" to her by phone. Among the NFTs are three "ultra platinum NFTs” which will allow buyers an opportunity to meet her and also receive a package of "personal items" from her.
Upcoming docuseries
Delvey is currently working with Bunim/Murray Productions -- which produced 'Surviving R. Kelly' and 'The Real World' -- on a docuseries that reportedly picks up where 'Inventing Anna' left off, as revealed by Deadline in February. The new project aims to update viewers on her life and offer more insights into her story, which she would narrate herself. The project is being led by Bunim/Murray Productions' director of development Michael Driscoll, who shared their vision in a statement to Deadline. “Anna’s story is very much alive and still unfolding as we speak. We’ve been developing this project with her for months now – and spent countless hours on the phone and video calls with her,” the statement reads. “She is a complicated and fascinating character, and we are looking forward to telling the next chapter of her ever-evolving tale.”
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Art exhibit
Variety reported in May how Delvey's art dealer organized a one-night solo art exhibit at New York City’s Public Hotel. The collection -- titled 'Allegedly' -- featured 20 pieces created by Delvey while she was held at an ICE detention center in upstate New York. “I wanted to capture some of the moments of the past years, both never-seen-before and iconic, using the limited tools I have at my disposal,” Delvey said in a pre-recorded message played for guests at the event. “Some of the pieces are straightforward, others are more abstract and will be unique in meaning and appearance to the observe," she continued, adding, “You’ve heard so many voices already, but this is the beginning of me telling my story, my narrative from my perspective. I hope you guys enjoy the show.”