Jennifer Coolidge
Acting
Film Debut
Jennifer Coolidge made her film debut with A Bucket of Blood in 1995, but she gained popularity with the movie Legally Blonde (2001) where she played the role of Paulette Bonafonté.
Early Life and Personal Life
Jennifer Coolidge was born on August 28, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Norwell High School and graduated from Emerson College in 1985. Coolidge has been open about her life struggles and Hollywood life, often joking about her life.
Trivia
She is best known for her roles in American Pie (1999) as Stifler’s Mom, The White Lotus (2021), and Best in Show (2000).
Awards
Jennifer received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series for The White Lotus and has received several nominations throughout her career.
Future Projects
Coolidge continues to work in film and television projects, with forthcoming movies and television programs that showcase her comedic talent and range for portraying various characters.
Net Worth: | $6 million |
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Father: | Paul Constant Coolidge (Construction Engineer) |
Mother: | Gretchen Coolidge (Nurse) |
Birth Sign: | Virgo |
Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
Age: | 63 years old (as of 2025) |
Education: | Graduated from Emerson College with a degree in theater. |
Movies: | 1999 – American Pie |
Television Shows: | 2001–2003 – The Secret Life of the American Teenager |