
Jennifer Coolidge has received 29 awards and 19 nominations across her illustrious career in Hollywood. Born on August 28, 1961, in Massachusetts, USA, she graduated with a degree in Theatre from Emerson College in Boston. She initially aspired to pursue a career in music but eventually joined an improv group as well as a comedy troupe. She made her television debut in the iconic American sitcom “Seinfeld (1989).”
Coolidge’s role as “Stifler’s Mom” in the “American Pie (1999)” movies is considered a pivotal moment in her career. Moreover, her portrayal of “Paulette Bonafonté” in the “Legally Blonde (2001)” films is quite popular. Her diverse range as an actress is apparent in films such as “Down to Earth (2001),” “A Cinderella Story (2004),” and “American Dreamz (2006.” The creator of HBO’s “The White Lotus (2021),” Mike White has previously mentioned to have written the role of Tanya McQuoid specifically for her.
Jennifer Coolidge’s awards

Coolidge has received multiple accolades including a Golden Globe Award in 2023. She won “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television” for her role in “The White Lotus (2021).”
She has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards for the show in the categories of “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series” in 2023 and “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie” in 2022.
Coolidge was also included in the “The 100 Most Influential People of 2023” list by Time.
Here is a list of her awards:
Year | Award | Category | Work |
2004 | FFCC Award | Best Ensemble Cast | A Mighty Wind |
2005 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Sleazebag | A Cinderella Story |
2015 | Provincetown International Film Festival | Faith Hubley Memorial Award | N/A |
2021 | Pena de Prata | Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Anthology Series of TV Special | The White Lotus |
2021 | Pena de Prata | Best Ensemble in a Limited Series of Anthology Series or TV Special | The White Lotus |
2022 | Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series of Movie | The White Lotus |
2022 | OFTA Television Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture of Limited Series | The White Lotus |
2022 | Cooler Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series | The White Lotus |
2022 | HCA Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie | The White Lotus |
2022 | Dorian Award | Wilde Wit of the Year | N/A |
2022 | Dorian Award | Best Supporting TV Performance | The White Lotus |
2022 | Gold Derby TV Award | Limited/Movie Supporting Actress | The White Lotus |
2022 | INOCA TV | Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie | The White Lotus |
2022 | ACCEC Award | Favorite Supporting Actress in a TV Show | The White Lotus |
2022 | Critics Choice Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television | The White Lotus |
2023 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | The White Lotus |
2023 | Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | Critics Choice Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | MTV Movie + TV Award | Most Frightened Performance | The White Lotus |
2023 | MTV Movie + TV Award | Comedic Genius Award | N/A |
2023 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | OFTA Television Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | INOCA TV | Best Ensemble in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | AACTA International Award | Best Actress in a Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | Dorian Award | Best Supporting TV Performance- Drama | The White Lotus |
2023 | Dorian Award | Galeca TV Icon Award | N/A |
2024 | Satellite Award | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | The White Lotus |
2024 | Movies for Grownups Award | Best Actress- Television | The White Lotus |
Jennifer Coolidge’s nominations

Coolidge has received numerous award nominations across her career. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2022 for “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television” for “The White Lotus”.
In 2021, she earned a Gotham Independent Film Award nomination for “Outstanding Performance in a New Series.” Known for her exceptional comedic work, she was also nominated in the “Best Comedic Performance” category at the 2023 MTV Movie + TV Awards.
Here is a list of her nominations:
Year | Award | Category | Work |
2004 | Golden Derby Film Award | Ensemble Cast | A Mighty Wind |
2004 | PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting | A Mighty Wind |
2006 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Best Ensemble Performance | For Your Consideration |
2006 | Stinker Award | Most Annoying Fake Accent: Female | Date Movie |
2013 | BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role- Comedy/ Musical | Gravity Falls |
2021 | Gothan Independent Film Award | Outstanding Performance in a New Series | The White Lotus |
2022 | Golden Globe Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television | The White Lotus |
2022 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series | The White Lotus |
2022 | Dorian Award | Wilde Artist of the Year | N/A |
2022 | AACTA International Award | Best Actress in a Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | MTV Movie + TV Award | Best Comedic Performance | Shotgun Wedding |
2023 | INOCA TV | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | Gold Derby TV Award | Performer of the Year | N/A |
2023 | Gold Derby TV Award | Drama Supporting Actress | The White Lotus |
2023 | CCA Super Award | Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | The Watcher |
2023 | Cooler Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The White Lotus |
2023 | Cooler Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited/ Anthology Series | The White Lotus |
2024 | CinEuphoria Award | Besst Supporting Actress- International Competition | Swan Song |
2024 | Astra TV Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series | The White Lotus |
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FAQs about Jennifer Coolidge
A. Jennifer Coolidge is best known for playing Stifler’s mom in American Pie, Paulette Bonafonté in Legally Blonde, and Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus.
A. No, Jennifer Coolidge has never been married.
A. Yes. she guest-starred in Friends - season 10, episode 3 as Monica and Phoebe’s former friend, Amanda Buffamonteezi.