Jennifer Coolidge (born August 28, 1961) is an American actress known for her outstanding work in the comedy genre. She has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, she was honored by being included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

Coolidge captured audiences with supporting roles in the American Pie film series (1999–2012) and the Legally Blonde film series (2001–2003). She frequently collaborated with filmmaker Christopher Guest, appearing in his mockumentary films such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). Her film credits also include A Cinderella Story (2004), Click (2006), Date Movie (2006), Epic Movie (2007), Promising Young Woman (2020), Single All the Way (2021), and Shotgun Wedding (2022).

On the television front, Coolidge has had roles in sitcoms such as Joey (2004–2006), The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008–2012), and 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017). More recently, she garnered critical acclaim for her role as Tanya McQuoid, an insecure wealthy woman, in the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (2021–2022), which earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.