


Neff is extensively quoted in Jessica Pressler’s 2018 New York Magazine article ‘ How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,’ which also inspired the Netflix miniseries (on which Neff is a consultant). This authentic tidbit from Neff and many others make their way into the Netflix series, giving us a glimpse of how the titular Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, lived before her arrest. Anna’s habit of frequently giving out $100 bills as tips also got her noticed amongst the hotel staff, and Neff recalled later how she would keep counting out bills until she got the concierge’s attention. An aspiring filmmaker, she was initially intrigued by the young socialite with the strange accent who knew all the best spots in town. Yes, Neff is based on a real person and, essayed by Alexis Floyd, is likely one of the most authentic characters in ‘Inventing Anna.’ The real Neffatari Davis (who also goes by Neff) was a 25-year-old concierge at the 11 Howard hotel when she first met Anna in 2017. Considering many characters on the show draw from real-life individuals, let’s take a look at what we know about Neff’s character and whether she is based on a real person. While Anna is criticized from all sides, Neff becomes one of the few people still on her side. Having met Anna at 12 George hotel, the young concierge remembers the frequent $100 tips and expensive outings the now-incarcerated fraudulent socialite distributed. When Anna is arrested, the only friend that remains by her side is Neff.
