Jennifer Coolidge
Acting
Jennifer Coolidge (born August 28, 1961) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her comedic roles, including the American Pie (1999–2012) and Legally Blonde (2001–2003) film series. Coolidge's other film credits include Pootie Tang (2001), A Cinderella Story (2004), Click (2006), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), Promising Young Woman (2020), Single All the Way (2021), Shotgun Wedding (2022), and A Minecraft Movie (2025). She collaborated with Christopher Guest on four of his mockumentary films: Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). On television, Coolidge has appeared in the sitcoms Joey (2004–2006), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2012), 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017), and the drama series The Watcher (2022). She garnered critical acclaim for her role as Tanya McQuoid in the first two seasons of the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2021–2022), winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2023, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
Known for
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movieA Minecraft Movie Squared
2027
Vice Principal Marlene
moviePierre the Pigeon-Hawk
2027
Aunty Peggy (voice)
movieA Minecraft Movie
2025
Vice Principal Marlene
movieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieWe Have a Ghost
2023
Judy Romano
movieShotgun Wedding
2022
Carol Fowler
tvThe Watcher
2022
Karen Calhoun
movieSingle All the Way
2021
Aunt Sandy
tvTen Year Old Tom
2021
(voice)
tvI Heart Arlo
2021
Stucky (voice)
movieSwan Song
2021
Dee Dee Dale
tvThe White Lotus
2021
Tanya McQuoid
tvMonsters at Work
2021
Marilyn (voice)
movieArlo the Alligator Boy
2021
Stucky (voice)
movieBobbleheads: The Movie
2020
Binky (voice)
tvThe Fungies!
2020
Dr. Nancy (voice)
tvRoyalties
2020
Miriam Hale
movieLike a Boss
2020
Sydney
tvThe Cool Kids
2018
Bonnie
movieThe Emoji Movie
2017
Mary Meh (voice)
movieWally's Opening Day
2017
Stunk (voice)
movieThe New Adventures of Max
2017
Mrs. Toadstool / Canary (voice)
movieMascots
2016
Jolene Lumpkin
movieGravity Falls: Between the Pines
2016
Lazy Susan (Voice)
movieHell and Back
2015
Durmessa (voice)
tvRick and Morty
2013
Daphne (voice)
movieAustenland
2013
Miss Elizabeth Charming
movieLEGO Hero Factory: Brain Attack
2013
Daniella Capricorn (voice)
tvGravity Falls
2012
Lazy Susan (voice) / Lazy Susan / Additional Voices (voice)
movieAmerican Reunion
2012
Stifler's Mom
tvNapoleon Dynamite
2012
Mrs. Moser (voice)
tv2 Broke Girls
2011
Sophie Kachinsky
movieMangus!
2011
Cookie Richardson
movieLEGO Hero Factory: Ordeal of Fire
2011
Daniella Capricorn (voice)
movieLEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies
2010
Daniella Capricorn (voice)
tvLEGO Hero Factory
2010
Reporter
tvFish Hooks
2010
Ms. Lips (voice) / Doris (voice)
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvGlee
2009
Whitney Pierce
tvParty Down
2009
Bobbie St. Brown
movieExTerminators
2009
Stella
movieSoul Men
2008
Rosalee
tvKath & Kim
2008
Lenore
tvThe Life & Times of Tim
2008
Actress (voice) / Debbie's Mom (voice) / Amber (voice)
movieIgor
2008
Jaclyn / Heidi (voice)
movieForeign Exchange
2008
Principal Lonnatini
movieDr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
2008
Daisy (voice)
tvRick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
2007
Fannie Mae (voice)
movieEpic Movie
2007
White Bitch
movieFor Your Consideration
2006
Whitney Taylor Brown
tvThe Game
2006
Marissa
movieClick
2006
Janine
movieAmerican Dreamz
2006
Martha Kendoo
movieDate Movie
2006
Roz Funkyerdoder
The Reichen Show
2005
Self - Guest
movieAunt Fanny's Tour of Booty
2005
Aunt Fanny (voice)
tvThe Closer
2005
Angie Serabian
movieRobots
2005
Aunt Fanny (voice)
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Caroline (voice)
movieLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
White-Faced Women
movieThe Wedding Frame
2004
Nikki LaPorte (voice)
tvJoey
2004
Bobbie Morganstern
tvFather of the Pride
2004
Tracy (voice)
tvGame Over
2004
Ramona / Amazon (voice)
movieTestosterone
2003
Louise
movieAmerican Wedding
2003
Stifler's Mom
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Candy Richards / Candy Richards, Coco
movieCarolina
2003
Aunt Marilyn
movieA Mighty Wind
2003
Amber Cole
As Virgins Fall
2003
Janice Denver
tvDo Over
2002
Gwen Brody
movieWomen vs. Men
2002
Shelly
movieThe Women
2002
Edith Potter
tvAccording to Jim
2001
Roxanne
movieZoolander
2001
American Designer
tvDead Last
2001
Annalee
movieAmerican Pie 2
2001
Stifler's Mom (uncredited)
movieLegally Blonde
2001
Paulette
moviePootie Tang
2001
Ireenie
tvThe Andy Dick Show
2001
Nancy Bunting
movieDown to Earth
2001
Mrs. Wellington
movieBest in Show
2000
Sherri Ann Cabot
tvLadies Man
1999
Helen
movieRestaurant
1999
Woman at McClure's
movieAmerican Pie
1999
Stifler's Mom
movieAustin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Woman at Football Game
movieA Night at the Roxbury
1998
Hottie Cop
tvSex and the City
1998
Victoria
movieTrial and Error
1997
Jacqueline
moviePlump Fiction
1997
Sister Sister
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Miss Kremzer (voice)
movieA Bucket of Blood
1995
Stupid Girl
tvThe Monroes
1995
Marcia Kelly
tvFriends
1994
Amanda
tvShe TV
1994
Various
tvFrasier
1993
Frederica
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvSeinfeld
1989
Jodi
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Presenter / Self - Nominee/ Presenter
Production1
movieRiff Raff
2025
Executive Producer