jennifer coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress and comedian born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts. She is best known for her breakout role as Stifler's mom in the comedy film series American Pie (1999–2012) and as Paulette Bonafonté Parcelle, the manicurist, in the Legally Blonde films (2001–2003). She has appeared in numerous films including Pootie Tang, A Cinderella Story, Click, Date Movie, Epic Movie, Promising Young Woman, and more. She has also had notable roles on television in shows like Joey, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, 2 Broke Girls, and The White Lotus, the last of which earned her critical acclaim and several awards including Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe. Jennifer Coolidge trained in theater and comedy, attending Emerson College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and she was a member of the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings. Her comedic style is known for being uninhibited, character-driven, and marked by her distinctive timing and delivery. She has become recognized as a versatile character actress with a talent for both comedy and drama, and she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2023. She continues to work across film and television with a strong fan following and critical respect for both her humorous and serious roles.