Inventing Anna ending explained: Did Anna Delvey serve prison time?

Inventing Anna, Netflix’s hit miniseries, has captured viewers' attention with its tale of deception, luxury, and ambition. The show, starring Julia Garner as Anna Delvey, chronicles the real-life story of Anna Sorokin, a Russian-born woman who posed as a wealthy German heiress, Anna Delvey, to swindle New York’s elite.

Throughout the series, fans see journalist Vivian Kent, played by Anna Chlumsky, work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Anna’s elaborate cons, which left banks, hotels, and her acquaintances in financial ruin. The show explores the rise and fall of Anna, leading to her highly publicized trial.

In the final episode, Inventing Anna offers a glimpse into the aftermath of the trial. It delves into what happened to the major players in Anna's story, and how she had to serve prison time. From Anna’s sentencing to the emotional fallout for those closest to her, the finale ties up the loose ends of her fraudulent schemes.

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Did Anna Delvey of Inventing Anna serve prison time?

Indeed, Anna Delvey aka Anna Sorokin has been to prison. As the series nears the climax of the court proceedings, Miss Sorokin is shown to suffer a nervous breakdown grasping the reality of her situation.

In one of the court trials, Anna is found guilty on eight counts out of ten, including grand larceny and theft of services. However, she is acquitted on the charge of theft against her ex-friend and one of the key witnesses Rachel Williams.

At the sentencing, Anna was given four to twelve years in prison for the charges. Her lawyer, Todd Spodek, who had grown personally invested in her case, was there for her sentencing, missing his family vacation. In the final moments, we see her transported to the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, visibly emotional about what lies ahead.

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Where Is Anna Delvey of Inventing Anna now?

After spending almost four years in jail, Anna Sorokin was released from prison on February 11, 2021. Anna moved to the U.S., only to hide from the authorities in a more secluded area.

However, one month after her release, she was transferred to the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for visa overstay. Anna is still under house arrest and is facing deportation back to Germany.

Although, Anna continues to be one of the most photographed celebrities of the time and is in the news for all the wrong reasons. She has reported that she threw celebrity-filled supper soirees from her East Village flat, peddled her paintings, and even started a podcast.

The New York Times, in 2024, reported that Anna Sorokin will appear on season 33 of Dancing With the Stars which will air from September 17. The announcement of the cast list reportedly identified her with her con name Anna Delvey alongside an image in which she continues to wear her monitoring device while she fights deportation to Germany.

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More details on Inventing Anna

Inventing Anna is based on writer Jessica Pressler’s real article “Seems to Me that She Had So Much Money that She Quite Simply Lost Count of It.” The series also features the investigation into the life of Anna Sorokin undertaken by an imaginary journalist named Vivian Kent based on Pressler.

As the series advances, those watching can notice how Anna’s charisma and strength make it possible for her to swindle New York City’s top people, banks, and hotels into paying for her extravagant lifestyle while she masquerades as a rich socialite.

Inventing Anna is currently streaming on Netflix.

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