At the end of the last century, a wave of youth paintings swept over American and then world cinema. The first and most successful was the story of several students dreaming of first sex. Without exception, the actors instantly won audience recognition. The heroine, who was named in her own name - “Stifler's Mom” was distinguished by a special color. The actress who embodied the image will become the character of our article.
Natural charm
It is not surprising that the image turned out to be so vivid and memorable. According to fans, the merit is not in the scriptwriters, but in Jennifer Coolidge. This charming middle-aged woman with her usual comedy is considered the "veteran" of Hollywood. Born in 1961, she understood from school years that she stands out from classmates thanks to her charisma. Deciding that this should be used, Jennifer enters the acting school of Boston.
There is nothing brighter in the world
She is now known as Stifler’s mother. The actress did not know whether her great success awaits, and when they will give the main role. She began her career with episodic images in the mid-90s. A certain part related to the series. Jennifer performed the first notable role in the “school” comedy “Clapperboard and Stinkers”. In “Austin Powers,” she again got the episode, as in a series of other paintings. Finally, an unexpected take-off comes with the youth tape of 1999, which she considers one of the best in her filmography.
Creative diversity
The main decoration of the film American Pie is Stifler’s mother. The actress assigned to this role was not chosen by chance. Jennifer Coolidge has already established herself as a first-class stand-up comedian. With the development of the comedy trend, most of the outgoing Hollywood hits could not do without her participation. In 2001, she played a manicurist friend, Reese Witherspoon, in Legally Blonde. The next vivid image will be the evil stepmother from the teenage interpretation of “Cinderella Story” with Hilary Duff in the title role. The best television series - “Joey”, “Sex and the City” and “Friends” - are called Coolidge in the episodes.
In her numerous interviews, the actress who played Stifler's mother admitted that this image is the one with which she is most often associated. As if proving the opposite, Jennifer's track record has been replenished with a number of successful projects. And although many did not take the parody “Very Epic Cinema” and “Cinematography” seriously, the characters played in them remained in the memory of the audience, like the comedy with Adam Sandler “Click”.
Stifler's mom - actress Jennifer Coolidge - remains faithful to her comedic role throughout her career. She periodically dilutes the impressive filmography with sitcoms and full-length tapes. For fans of her talent, she remained a blonde with impressive shapes. Most of her roles are eccentric aged women, such as Stiefler's mother was first introduced to.
The actress to this day remains a sought-after comedian. She tried to move away from this type in the tapes “Living proof” and “Bad lieutenant”. In the drama series “Secretly from Parents”, she appeared in the image of a former prostitute.
According to Michael Patrick King, when writing down the character of the unbridled Polish Sophie Kuczynski, the scriptwriters saw only Coolidge in this role. Fortunately, the actress honored with her game the series “Two Girls Aground”, which has been filming since 2011.
Without slowing down
In 2012, the next part of the “Pie” was released under the name “Everything in the Assembly”. Filming in a way a sequel that brought together key characters and actors from previous parts, the creators could not forget about Jennifer Coolidge. Her heroine, as always, is inimitable.
Today, the actress who played Stifler's mother is still at the peak of her popularity. A busy shooting schedule leaves little personal time. Jennifer is simultaneously engaged in Dipper's Guidebook and Inside Amy Schumer. In 2014, the comedy “Alexander and a Terrible, Nightmare ... Day” was released, where she appeared in the image of a strict driving instructor. In addition to the main lesson, Coolidge often voices children's animation.
The most famous film works by Jennifer Coolidge include the following projects:
- “Exemplary Male” (2001).
- “Women versus Men” (2002).
- “Testosterone” (2003).
- “Parts of the body” (2003).
- “Lemony Snicket” (2004).
- “To Your Judgment,” “American Dream” (2006).
- “Bluesmen” (2008).
- “Party Master”, “Lord Bronco”, “Losers” (2009).
- “Business for love” (2010).
- Austinland (2013).