Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge has been a Hollywood mainstay ever since playing Stifler's mom in the 1999 comedy classic American Pie. Coolidge achieved back-to-back Emmy wins for Outstanding Supporting Actress, for her role in HBO's "The White Lotus."

She is beloved for her role as "Paulette" in the iconic film Legally Blonde, opposite Reese Witherspoon, and well-known for her frequent collaborations with director Christopher Guest in films such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) and For Your Consideration (2006). Originally from Boston, Coolidge studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and was a nine-year veteran of The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles.

The actress and comedienne has made scene-stealing appearances in A Cinderella Story, Pootie Tang, Zoolander, Sex and the City, Friends, Nip/Tuck, Party Down, Napoleon Dynamite, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Glee," "Inside Amy Schumer," "2 Broke Girls" and more.

In addition to her memorable roles in television and film, she has also voiced animated characters, performed on Broadway and toured her own standup act in front of live audiences. Recently, Coolidge was seen in Like a Boss, co-starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne, and Promising Young Woman opposite Carey Mulligan.

Coolidge starred in Netflix’s hit holiday film Single All the Way and Magnolia’s Film drama Swan Song opposite Udo Kier.

Coolidge most recently garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of the wealthy, unstable, and oblivious fan favorite character “Tanya McQuoid” in HBO’s "The White Lotus," which earned her an Emmy win, as well as Gotham, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice awards nominations. Coolidge reprised her role for Season 2 of the hit series, set in Sicily. Coolidge will next be seen starring in Lionsgate’s romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding opposite Jennifer Lopez and Netflix’s family adventure We Have a Ghost opposite David Harbour and Anthony Mackie.