• Jennifer Coolidge received critical acclaim for her role on "The White Lotus," but she's had many other iconic roles.
• Coolidge made a name for herself with roles in the "Legally Blonde" and "American Pie" films.
• Here are Coolidge's most iconic movies, ranked from best to worst by critics. 

"Best in Show" (2000)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93% (certified fresh)

Coolidge's role: Sherri Ann Cabot

Featuring an all-star cast (both human and canine) and some of the funniest lines of dialogue ever filmed, "Best in Show" follows a group of would-be dog show champions (and their furry friends) as they duke it out in a prestigious competition.

"Swan Song" (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92% (certified fresh)

Coolidge's role: Dee Dee Dale

"Swan Song" follows an eccentric hairdresser named Pat making his way through town to style a deceased customer's hair. 

"Promising Young Woman" (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90% (certified fresh)

Coolidge's role: Susan Thomas, Cassie's mom

This critically-acclaimed drama follows a medical-school dropout as she attempts to exact revenge for her friend's sexual assault and subsequent suicide. 

"A Mighty Wind" (2003)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87% (certified fresh)

Coolidge's role: Amber Cole

Christopher Guest's hilarious mockumentary-style film follows three folk bands reuniting for a tribute concert. 

"Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" (2009)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 86% (certified fresh)

Coolidge's role: Genevieve

Nic Cage stars in this drama about a troubled detective trying to solve a string of murders in New Orleans. 

"Legally Blonde" (2001)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 71%

Coolidge's role: Paulette 

Coolidge steals the show in this beloved comedy about an ambitious sorority girl-turned-law student (Reese Witherspoon) determined to win back her fiancé. 

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" (2014)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 62%

Coolidge's role: Ms. Suggs

Coolidge has a small but memorable role in this comedy, adapted from the book of the same name, about a family struggling to hold it together after their tweenage son inadvertently wreaks havoc on them. 

"American Pie" (1999)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 61%

Coolidge's role: Stifler's mom

This raunchy teen comedy follows a group of sexually-inexperienced high school boys desperate to lose their virginity before the prom. 

"American Wedding" (2003)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%

Coolidge's role: Stifler's mom

The third installment in the "American Pie" franchise follows Stifler, Jim, Finch, and Kevin as they reunite for Jim's wedding to Michelle. 

"For Your Consideration" (2006)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%

Coolidge's role: Whitney Taylor Brown

In this Christopher Guest comedy, three actors deal with rising visibility as their film generates awards season buzz. 

"Mascots" (2016)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 48%

Coolidge's role: Jolene Lumpkin

Similar to other Christopher Guest movies, this comedy was shot in a mockumentary style, and takes a behind-the-scenes look at a niche aspect of pop culture: in this case, the world of competitive sports mascots. 

"American Reunion" (2012)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 45%

Coolidge's role: Stifler's mom

This installment in the "American Pie" franchise follows the friend group as they converge on their hometown for a high school reunion.

"Shotgun Wedding" (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 45%

Coolidge's role: Carol, Tom's mother

Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Lopez star in this action-packed comedy about a bickering couple trying to save their wedding guests from pirates. 

"Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" (2003)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 36%

Coolidge's role: Paulette

"Legally Blonde 2" follows Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) as she struggles to find her way after law school. And while it's not quite as funny as the original, the sequel still gives Coolidge plenty of chances to shine.

"Click" (2006)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34%

Coolidge's role: Janine, Donna's (Kate Beckinsale) best friend

Adam Sandler stars in this comedy about a man who uses a universal remote to fast-forward through parts of his life — with disastrous results. 

"Austenland" (2013)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 32%

Coolidge's role: Miss Elizabeth Charming

Keri Russell stars in this comedy as a lonely Jane Austen obsessive who decides to travel to an Austen-themed resort in England. 

"Like a Boss" (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 22%

Coolidge's role: Sydney

Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne star in this comedy about two very different friends trying to run a successful beauty business together. 

"Gentleman Broncos" (2009)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 20%

Coolidge's role: Judith

Mike White, Jemaine Clement, and Coolidge star in this nerdy comedy about a young aspiring novelist trying to share his vision with the world

"A Cinderella Story" (2004)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 12%

Coolidge's role: Fiona, Sam's stepmother

This 2004 film seeks to update the classic Cinderella tale, and features Hilary Duff as Sam, a high school wallflower determined to catch the eye of the most popular boy in school. 

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