Jennifer Coolidge's Net Worth In 2023 Proves She's Priceless

Jennifer Coolidge's net worth can get her as many luxurious vacations as she wants—though hopefully they'd end much more happily than her excursions did in The White Lotus. Find out how the beloved actress became famous and how rich she is today.

How did Jennifer Coolidge become famous?

Coolidge grew up in Boston and attended Emerson University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She had dreams of being a serious dramatic actress like Meryl Streep, but it turns out, she was seriously funny! Coolidge became a comedic character actress, and while living in New York City, waited tables to pay the bills before hitting it big. (One of her fellow waitresses at the time was none other than future-Oscar winner Sandra Bullock!)

One of Coolidge's first big breaks was a guest starring role on Seinfeld in the episode "The Masseuse" in 1993.

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She had appearances in TV and film for years before becoming a household name in her own right, with projects including A Night at the Roxbury and a recurring voice role on King of the Hill.

It wasn't until 1999 when she starred as Jeanne "Stifler's Mom" Stifler in American Pie that the world finally realized what a star Coolidge is. She followed American Pie with a memorable turn in Legally Blonde, and the rest is history.

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What is Jennifer Coolidge's net worth in 2023?

Jennifer Coolidge's net worth in 2023 is estimated at $6 million. It pays to be a scene-stealer for decades!

How rich is Jennifer Coolidge?

Coolidge is a multi-millionaire, boasting an estimated net worth of $6 million.

How old was Jennifer Coolidge during American Pie?

When she played the iconic role of Stifler's Mom in American Pie, Coolidge was 38 years old. Stifler himself, Seann William Scott, was 22 at the time.

How old was Jennifer Coolidge in Legally Blonde?

Coolidge was 40 when she filmed Legally Blonde alongside then-25-year-old Reese Witherspoon.

How much did Jennifer Coolidge make for American Pie?

While Coolidge's salary for her star turn in American Pie isn't publicly known, she did get at least one big payoff from it: She got laid a lot after playing a MILF. She told Variety, "I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie. There would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with!”

In an interview with Coolidge superfan Ariana Grande for Entertainment Weekly, however, Coolidge cleared the air.

“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,” she said. “And look, I would love to say that was true, but I mean, that was sort of an exaggeration ... but [American Pie] did sort of open up the world to a much broader group of handsome men—and younger men."

How much did Jennifer Coolidge make for The White Lotus?

Coolidge's salary for The White Lotus isn't publicly known, but it earned her an Emmy for season 1, so it likely sent her stock soaring for subsequent projects. It's good news for Coolidge, who almost turned down the role because she was self-conscious about her body.

"It's a miracle. I almost messed it up for myself," she admitted in an interview with TODAY. "I was too vain, I didn't want to go on camera because I sort of destroyed myself during COVID and didn't feel like I was in shape for it." She told The Guardian, "It’s such a great lesson in life. I’d never have forgiven myself. I would’ve sat down to watch The White Lotus and said: 'What the Hell was I thinking? I’m an insane person.' A lot of us actors are so insecure and scared of failure, we blow our own chances."

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How much did Jennifer Coolidge make for The White Lotus season 2?

Coolidge's White Lotus season 2 salary isn't known, but as the only returning cast member from season 1—and with a new Emmy at the time of her return—it's safe to say she likely got a raise!

How much does Jennifer Coolidge make per episode of The White Lotus?

Coolidge's per-episode pay for The White Lotus isn't publicly known.

Where does Jennifer Coolidge live?

Coolidge divides her time between homes in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

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