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.