Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge, born on August 28, 1961, is celebrated as an influential figure in comedy, with notable accomplishments such as a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2023. Prominent for her roles in the American Pie and Legally Blonde film series from 1999–2003, Coolidge has also contributed to several of Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, like Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, and Mascots. An undeniable presence in the cinematic landscape, she's also appeared in films like Promising Young Woman, Single All the Way, and Shotgun Wedding.

Coolidge has also carved out a niche in television, with roles in sitcoms like Joey, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and 2 Broke Girls, as well as the drama series The Watcher. Her portrayal of an insecure, wealthy woman named Tanya McQuoid in HBO's The White Lotus gained critical attention, winning her two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Her acting career began in November 1993, following her education at Emerson College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Coolidge, born in Boston and raised in Norwell, Massachusetts, also enjoys deep genealogical ties, being an eighth cousin twice removed of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.