Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress who has made audiences laugh with her hilarious roles in many comedy movies and television shows.
She is best known for her roles as Stifler’s mother in the American Pie series and Paulette in the Legally Blonde series.
She has also starred in White Lotus, 2 Broke Girls, A Cinderella Story and The Baby Show. She is widely regarded as one of the funniest and most versatile actresses in Hollywood.
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- Full name: Jennifer Audrey Coolidge
- Date of Birth: August 28, 1961
- Age: 63
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actress, comedian
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Paul Coolidge (father), Gretchen Coolidge (mother)
- Siblings: Andrew Coolidge (brother), Elizabeth Coolidge (sister), Susanna Coolidge (sister)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Jennifer Coolidge, 63, was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Paul and Gretchen Coolidge.
She grew up with her three siblings in Norwell, a small town south of Boston. She attended Norwell High School, where she was active in drama and cheerleading.
She attended Emerson College in Boston, where she studied drama, graduating in 1979. She later transferred to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she received her degree in 1985.
She also joined the Los Angeles-based improv group The Groundlings, where she honed her comedic skills and met many of her fellow actors and comedians.
personal life
Jennifer Coolidge has never been married and has no children. She has dated several actors, including Chris Kattan, Banks McClintock and Ali Sander.
She is currently single and lives in Los Angeles and New Orleans. She is an animal lover and has adopted several dogs and cats.
She is also a vegetarian and animal rights advocate. She supports various charities and causes, such as the American Red Cross, the Humane Society, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Profession
Jennifer Coolidge began her career in the late 1980s with small roles in films and television shows such as Seinfeld, Frasier and The Drew Carey Show.
In 1997, she gained recognition for her role as a masseuse in the mockumentary Best in Show, directed by Christopher Guest.
She received critical acclaim for her performance and became a frequent collaborator of Guest, appearing in his later films such as A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, and Mascot.
In 1999, she achieved mainstream film success by playing Stifler’s mother, a sexy older woman, in the teen comedy film American Pie.
She reprised the role in three sequels: American Pie 2 (2001), American Wedding (2003), and American Pie 4: The Reunion (2012).
She also played Paulette, a manicurist and friend of Elle Woods, in the comedy film Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: The Red, White and Blonde (2003).
She is known for her ability to portray quirky and bizarre characters, often with thick accents and eccentric senses of humor.
She went on to star in comedy films and television shows such as Zoolander (2001), A Cinderella Story (2004), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008-2013), 2 Broke Girls (2012-2017), and Like a Boss (2020).
She has also ventured into drama and horror genres, appearing in films such as Remote Control (2006), Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans (2009), and Promising Young Woman (2020).
In 2021, she starred in the HBO miniseries White Lotus, created by Mike White. She played Tanya McQuoid, a wealthy and lonely woman who travels to a Hawaiian resort and develops a connection with a spa manager.
Her performance was critically acclaimed and she won a Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Awards for the role. She was also named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2023.
Awards
Some of the awards Jennifer Coolidge has received during her career include:
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – TV Series, Miniseries or Television Film: White Lotus (2021)
- White Lotus (2021) won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/Anthology Series/Movie
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Jennifer Coolidge: The Real Housewives of New Orleans (2021)
- MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Jason Biggs) for American Pie (2000)
- Teen Choice Award for Best Movie: Legally Blonde 2: White, Blonde (2003)
- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Performing Ensemble (2000)
net worth
Jennifer Coolidge’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
Most of her wealth comes from her acting career, especially her roles in American Pie and the Legally Blonde series.
dispute
Jennifer Coolidge has been involved in several controversies, such as:
- She has been accused of stealing jokes from other comedians, such as Amy Schumer and Tig Notaro. She has denied the allegations and said she was unaware of their material. She also said she respects and admires them as comedians.
- Sued by a former assistant for unpaid wages, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. She claimed she fired the assistant for stealing her money and lying to her. The case was settled out of court in 2019.
- She has been criticized for having plastic surgery, which some fans and critics believe makes her look unnatural and unrecognizable. She admitted to having some plastic surgery but said she is happy with her appearance and does not care what others think.
social media
- Instagram: @theofficialjencoolidge
- Twitter: @JENCOOLIDGE
Filmography
- Best in Show
- American Pie
- Legally Blonde
- Supermodel
- American Pie 2
- Legally Blonde 2: Red Hair, White Hair, Blonde Hair
- American Wedding
- A Cinderella Story
- Click
- Date Movie
- Epic Movies
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
- American Reunion
- 2 Broke Girls
