Jennifer Coolidge was born on 28 August 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts USA, and is a comedian, actress, as well as a voice actress. Jennifer Coolidge’s acting career began in the early ’90s, and extends to many roles in both movies and television series. She is, however, probably best recognized for her roles of Fiona in “A Cinderella Story” where she played Hillary Duff’s step-mother; Stifler’s mom in a teen blue comedy film “American Pie” with Jason Biggs, Natasha Lyonne and Chris Klein, as well as Joey’s agent in a spin-off series from “Friends” called “Joey” where she co-starred alongside Matt LeBlanc.
So just how rich is Jennifer Coolidge? Authoritative sources estimate that Jennifer Coolidge’s net worth is over $8 million, as of mid-2016, earned in the entertainment industry during a career now spanning well over 20 years..
Jennifer Coolidge Net Worth $8 Million
Jennifer was educated at Norwell High School and Cambridge School of Weston, Emerson College in Boston, before attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Coolidge’s acting career began in 1993 with an appearance in the television sitcom “Seinfeld”; considered to be one of the greatest TV shows of all time, “Seinfeld” was Coolidge’s ticket to fame. After filming an episode for the show, Coolidge ventured on to star in films, and had several minor roles in “A Bucket of Blood” with Anthony Michael Hall, “Not of This Earth”, and “Love and Happiness”. In 1997, Coolidge was cast for a role in the parody film “Plump Fiction” with Pamela Adlon and Julie Brown. However, the movie proved to be a complete failure, as it only earned $71,000 at the box office and currently has a rating of 0%.However, Jennifer was paid and her net worth was rising steadily.
Jennifer Coolidge’s appearances in television series proved to be more successful, as she was cast for a role in an adult animated series “King of the Hill”, in which she voiced one of the characters. Coolidge’s movie success came in 1999 with the release of the comedy film “American Pie”; a box-office hit with over $235 million grossed worldwide, “American Pie” spawned three sequels and a number of spin-off films, so with the success of the movie, Jennifer Coolidge became a better known celebrity.
After the first “American Pie” movie, Coolidge was offered roles in such films as “Legally Blonde” with Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair, “Down to Earth” with Chris Rock, and “Best in Show” starring Michael McKean, so Jennifer’s acting career has been quite remarkable, as she has been cast for a variety of roles every year since her debut in 1993. Jennifer Coolidge has starred in some of the better known films and television series, over 50 on the big screen and a similar number on TV, including “Click” with Adam Sandler, “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” with Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes, “American Wedding”, “The Andy Dick Show” with Andy Dick, “Friends” and “MADtv”. Currently, Jennifer Coolidge is starring in two television series, namely “2 Broke Girls” with Kat Dennings and an animated television show “Gravity Falls”.
In her personal life, Jennifer Coolidge has never married; she divides her time between homes in New Orleans and Los Angeles, She is a strong supporter of animal rights, and AIDS prevention.
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards (2004), Faith Hubley Memorial Award (2015), Teen Choice Awards (2005)
Nominations
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award (2013), Gold Derby Awards (2004), Gotham Independent Film Award (2006), PFCS Award (2004), The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards (2006)
Movies
“A Cinderella Story” (2004), "American Pie" (1999), “Seinfeld“, “A Mighty Wind“ (2003), "A Bucket of Blood", “Not of This Earth”, “Love and Happiness”, "Austenland” (2013)
TV Shows
“King of the Hill”, “Click”, “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans”, “American Wedding”, “The Andy Dick Show” , “Friends”, “MADtv", “Gravity Falls””
A man's ability to haggle is never a turn-on. The only thing less romantic than how much you paid is how much you saved. The last thing we want to hear is how you talked the jeweler down on our new earrings.
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When you're an actress, there are only a few times you can really get paid. One of them is doing a sequel. They can't fake you or hire another actor to play you.
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I dated a guy who played bad guys in movies all the time, and I think he was just a bad guy.
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I'm kind of harsher than most people.
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I've made a career of taking roles that other actresses didn't want.
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People have this view, 'Oh, you're in movies, your life is so glamorous' but it can really suck.
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When it's going well, stand-up is the best thing in the world, but when it's not, it feels like all your toes are being pulled off one by one.
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A boyfriend has so much to do with a woman blossoming.
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Hair extensions and wigs are not the same thing. Wigs are for old ladies and drag queens. Extensions are for women who want longer hair. To be safe, never bring it up if you think a woman is wearing either. No good comes of it.
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As young, hot actors living in Hollywood, you get even more attractive.
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Short of spending $10,000, there is nothing you can do to your head to hide the fact that you're going bald.
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I always find the most depressing stuff most interesting.
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I don't actually go on the Internet that much.
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I have been able to sniff out a phony.
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I always date younger men. For some reason that's just the way it's gone, because younger guys have always asked me out and I accept.
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Girls are supposed to be feminine and demure. Comedy isn't about that, so you just have to unlearn it. Certain women are so pretty, they can't go weird enough to be funny. You have to be willing to be ugly. I'm lucky my face can look so hideous.
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I read a script and I know immediately whether that role is for me or not.
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Fact
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For A Cinderella Story (2004), her fake fingernails had to be attached with tape because she is allergic to glue.
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Attended Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Attended Norwell High School in Norwell, Massachusetts and spoke at graduation in 2002.
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Was a member of the Groundlings comedy troupe
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Did improv in New York City before moving to L.A.
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Yearbook quote: "There is no sacrifice too great for man's art."