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Published 12:56 19 Nov 2024 GMT
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Published 16:52 13 Dec 2022 GMT
Fan favorite Jennifer Coolidge has revealed the best, ahem, lover she had after shooting to fame for her portrayal of Stifler's mom in American Pie.
That film focuses on the lives of four high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginities before prom night, with many hilarious disasters along the way. It's hard to forget the infamous NSFW pie scene after which the movie was named, no matter how much you'd want to.
Coolidge first starred in the teen comedy movie in 1999, playing the role of Stifler's mom - a Mrs. Robinson-type character who engages in a romantic escapade with her son's friend, Paul Finch.
Following that, the 61-year-old actress has had numerous comedic roles, starring in movies such as Legally Blonde, American Pie 2, A Cinderella Story, and Date Movie.
Chart-topping singer Ariana Grande has been open about her love for Coolidge, even having her star in her 'Thank U, Next' music video as her original character from Legally Blonde. Now, the pair have come together once more for an Entertainment Weekly interview - where Coolidge spills the beans on the best lover she had after starring in American Pie.
"You've spoken publicly about the tremendous impact that playing Stifler's mom has had on your life. In particular, how much d*** it's gotten you," Grande, 29, said to Coolidge. "Do you remember the best d*** you got from playing Stifler's mom? Do you keep in touch?"
"By the way, I don't mean to impose. No pressure to share the details," she added.
"No, I'm glad you asked this because you see, I did say that jokingly [in a previous Variety interview earlier this year] and, God, you really can't make jokes in our town, because I did make the terrible mistake of saying, 'Thank God for that movie, I got to sleep with 200 men,' or whatever. And look, I would love to say that was true, but I mean, that was sort of an exaggeration - so I'm glad you're asking me," Coolidge replied.
She continued by adding that she can now "clear the air" about her past flings, saying her role as Stifler's mom allowed her to "open up the world to a much broader group of handsome men - and younger men" as romantic interests. When remembering the best lover she'd had, Coolidge said: "This one guy was particularly young - legal, of course, it was all very legal."
"I won't get into the details. But afterwards, the next morning, I told him I needed to get a blow dry. So he was so young, we called his mother to see where I could get a blow dry. It was so weird that happened on the phone, it was very clear that we were in the bed together," she revealed.
As the interview continued, Coolidge told Grande that she feels her more recent roles - most notably, her widely praised role as Tanya McQuoid in HBO Max's The White Lotus - have felt much more rewarding. She noted that she had never been given a role like McQuoid - a woman who Coolidge says is a very "complicated and messed up person."
Coolidge has also been nominated for a Critic's Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series as McQuoid, per Critic's Choice.
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Published 16:58 15 Dec 2022 GMT
Jennifer Coolidge has recently gotten very candid when revealing details about her sex life, and her latest confession has us all a little speechless...
During a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress admitted to Ariana Grande - who had the pleasure of interviewing her "queen" - that she once slept with a man so young that she had to call his mom for some advice the next day.
It all started when Grande asked the 61-year-old actress about how it felt to have won Entertainment Weekly's 'Entertainer of the Year', before adding that Coolidge had been her personal entertainer every year since 1999.
Flattered, the Best In Show alum said that she was "thrilled" to be graced with such an honor, saying that when she initially got the call, she thought "it was some sort of joke."
"My life had been sort of flatlining for quite a while, so this is above and beyond, and it's a thrill," Coolidge told Grande.
Grande quizzed Coolidge on which of her "iconic comedic roles" she loved the most over the years - which include A Cinderella Story as well as Legally Blonde - of which there's one particular role that stands out amongst the rest.
That's right, we're referring to her role as Stifler's mom in the 90's classic, American Pie.
When speaking of the movie, Coolidge said that it really added some extra spice to her love life.
"American Pie was just — it helped my dating life in a way that I can't ever explain. If I hadn't had that movie, I don't think… Well, let's just say it would've been a very dull decade."
Grande then honed in on the remark, asking the 61-year-old if she remembers the "best d***" she's gotten thanks to the movie, and while the 'Thank U, Next' singer did add that personal details aren't necessary if she doesn't feel comfortable, Coolidge did not shy away from giving us all the tea.
"Well, it was definitely the youngest fellow. He was just very, very charming..."
The actress then went on to say how she had once joked about sleeping with "200 men" off the back of American Pie, but clarified that she had exaggerated the numbers for comedy purposes.
"No, I'm glad you asked this because you see, I did say that jokingly [in a previous interview] and, God, you really can't make jokes in our town, because I did make the terrible mistake of saying, 'Thank God for that movie, I got to sleep with 200 men,' or whatever. And look, I would love to say that was true, but I mean, that was sort of an exaggeration..."
She continued: "But it did sort of open up the world to a much broader group of handsome men — and younger men. This one guy was particularly young - legal, of course, it was all very legal - but it was funny because we had to... The one moment was a little bit awkward because... The next morning, I told him I needed to get a blow dry. So he was so young, we called his mother to see where I could get a blow dry.
"It was so weird that happened on the phone, it was very clear that we were in the bed together," she added.
Big yikes - there's really nothing more awkward than that...
However, Grande seemed all for it, saying that the woman must have been "thrilled and starstruck" when she got the call, to which Coolidge replied: "Well, she gave me a good recommendation at a local mall, so it all worked out."
Elsewhere in the interview, the two friends discussed Coolidge's appearance in Grande's 'Thank U, Next' music video, which the actress said opened up opportunities in the industry for her.
"I think if you hadn't put me in 'Thank U, Next,' and done that imitation, I don't think I would be here where I am," Coolidge told Grande.
"I think it's pretty cool. I was kind of flatlining, and you got things going for me. I just want to thank you. I know you're a very humble person, you wouldn't admit to it, but I'm just going to thank you."
Besties supporting besties, we really do love to see it!
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Published 13:35 21 Aug 2025 GMT
Jennifer Coolidge is setting the record straight about one of her most memorable offscreen punchlines. The actress, beloved for her roles in Legally Blonde, American Pie, and more recently The White Lotus, once made waves after joking that her performance as Stifler’s mom in the 1999 teen comedy brought her a shocking level of romantic attention.
At the time, she claimed she “got a lot of sexual action from American Pie,” even quipping that it added up to “200 people I would never have slept with!”
That throwaway line, though delivered with her signature wit, quickly took on a life of its own. Fans and tabloids alike latched onto the remark, turning it into a kind of mythos around Coolidge’s Hollywood career. While the actor never expected the joke to spiral the way it did, she’s now taking the opportunity to clarify what really happened.
The chance came during a recent Entertainment Weekly interview, where Ariana Grande (herself famous for a spot-on Coolidge impersonation) couldn’t resist bringing it up. Playfully channeling her inner journalist, Grande asked: “Do you remember the best [partner] you got from playing Stifler’s mom? Do you keep in touch?” The question was meant to make Coolidge laugh, but instead it opened the door for her to deliver a candid response.
“I’m glad you asked this,” Coolidge said, jumping in with her trademark mix of honesty and humor. “Because you see, I did say that jokingly in a previous interview and, God, you really can’t make jokes in our town. I made the terrible mistake of saying, ‘Thank God for that movie, I got to sleep with 200 men,’ or whatever. And look, I would love to say that was true, but it was sort of an exaggeration, so I’m glad you’re asking me.”
While she debunked the infamous “200 men” comment, Coolidge admitted that her role in American Pie did expand her dating pool in surprising ways. Suddenly she was meeting people she might not have otherwise crossed paths with, including younger men who were, as she emphasized, “all very legal.”
One particular fling stood out because of an awkward (and now hilarious) detail. “This one guy was particularly young,” Coolidge recalled. “It was funny because the one moment was a little bit awkward… he had to call his mom to find out where I could get my hair done.” She laughed at the memory, noting that the conversation unfolded while it was clear the two of them were in bed together.
Grande, clearly entertained but also protective, reminded Coolidge she didn’t need to share every intimate detail since “this is Entertainment Weekly.” Still, the pop star admitted she would’ve been thrilled to be on the other end of that phone call. “I would’ve been like, ‘Wow. Hello. What an honor to meet you!’” Grande joked.
Coolidge, never missing a beat, closed the story with another laugh. “Well, she gave me a good recommendation at a local mall, so it all worked out.”
Sometimes, as Coolidge proves again and again, the best stories are the ones that don’t need exaggeration at all.
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Published 12:11 02 Apr 2024 GMT
Jennifer Coolidge has made a wild confession about her sex life.
The veteran actress reflected on the success of the 1999 movie American Pie and said she managed to sleep with 200 people thanks to her infamous role as Jeanine.
Watch the trailer for American Pie:
In the raunchy comedy, Coolidge plays the mother of Stifler, played by Seann William Scott, who has a fling with his classmate Paul Finch, played by Eddie Kaye Thomas.
While she’s also known for her role in Legally Blonde and most recently in HBO's White Lotus, Coolidge told Variety that American Pie gave her a certain kind of recognition.
"I got a lot of play at being a MILF and I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie," she revealed. "There were so many benefits to doing that movie. I mean, there would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with."
The Legally Blonde actress said that the "special attention" she received went beyond her bedroom activities.
"Maybe I got this special attention because people saw me as Stifler's Mom or the Legally Blonde woman," she said. "So if they see something else... People that I could never get in the door - all of a sudden they're asking me to be part of their things."
While portraying the matriarch of the Stifler family, Coolidge's character has sex with her son's classmate, earning her the label of a "MILF" (Mother I'd like to f***).
Coolidge also shared in her interview that after so many decades of rejection she became courageous because she felt she had nothing to lose.
"Ten years of my life of auditioning," she told the publication, adding: "None of it added up to a job. The fear is gone when you're so used to losing. There's some freedom in that."
For her latest role as Tanya McQuoid in White Lotus, the actress earned her first Emmy nomination and was the only main character who got the part without an audition.
"Some jobs, I’m sort of going, 'Wow, this isn’t worth working for.' What Mike [White] wrote, I was staying up late every night," Coolidge admitted, referring to the show's creator who convinced her to be a part of the series.
In fact, the A Cinderella Story actress revealed she nearly rejected the part.
"I have done one thing really right in my life," she said. "I’ve picked great friends. If Mike was never successful, and we just did 'White Lotus' as a play in a little theater where everyone paid 10 bucks to see it, it would still be one of the greatest things that ever happened to me. Because it was a killer job that no one else thought I could do."
Coolidge said she has her confidence back after years of blaming herself for her choices, and now she is being chased for new projects after her successful role.
"People that I could never get in the door - all of a sudden they're asking me to be part of their things," she shared.
celebrity3 min(s) read
Published 11:49 04 Aug 2022 GMT
Jennifer Coolidge has made a wild confession about her sex life.
The 60-year-old reflected on the success of the 1999 movie American Pie and said she managed to sleep with 200 people thanks to her infamous role as Jeanine.
In the raunchy comedy, Coolidge plays the mother of Stifler, played by Seann William Scott, who has a fling with his classmate Paul Finch, played by Eddie Kaye Thomas.
While she’s also known for her role in Legally Blonde and most recently in HBO's White Lotus, Coolidge told Variety that American Pie gave her a certain kind of recognition.
Watch her interview below:
"I got a lot of play at being a MILF and I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie," she revealed. "There were so many benefits to doing that movie. I mean, there would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with."
The Legally Blonde actress said that the "special attention" she received went beyond her bedroom activities.
"Maybe I got this special attention because people saw me as Stifler's Mom or the Legally Blonde woman," she said. "So if they see something else... People that I could never get in the door - all of a sudden they're asking me to be part of their things."
While portraying the matriarch of the Stifler family, Coolidge's character has sex with her son's classmate, earning her the label of a "MILF" (Mother I'd like to f***).
Jennifer Coolidge in American Pie. Credit: Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy.Coolidge also shared in her interview that after so many decades of rejection she became courageous because she felt she had nothing to lose.
"Ten years of my life of auditioning," she told the publication, adding: "None of it added up to a job. The fear is gone when you're so used to losing. There's some freedom in that."
For her latest role as Tanya McQuoid in White Lotus, the actress earned her first Emmy nomination and was the only main character who got the part without an audition.
"Some jobs, I’m sort of going, 'Wow, this isn’t worth working for.' What Mike [White] wrote, I was staying up late every night," Coolidge admitted, referring to the show's creator who convinced her to be a part of the series.
In fact, the A Cinderella Story actress revealed she nearly rejected the part. Now, she’s getting ready to star in its sophomore season, which airs in October 2022.
"I have done one thing really right in my life," she said. "I’ve picked great friends. If Mike was never successful, and we just did 'White Lotus' as a play in a little theater where everyone paid 10 bucks to see it, it would still be one of the greatest things that ever happened to me. Because it was a killer job that no one else thought I could do."
Coolidge said she has her confidence back after years of blaming herself for her choices, and now she is being chased for new projects after her successful role.
"People that I could never get in the door - all of a sudden they're asking me to be part of their things," she shared.