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STAR actress Jennifer Coolidge has appeared in a slew of movies and television shows since American Pie.

Although her filmography includes Promising Young Woman, The White Lotus, and Legally Blonde, fans still remember Jennifer for her role in American Pie.

Jennifer Coolidge is recognized for her roles in Two Broke Girls, The White Lotus, and American Pie
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Jennifer Coolidge is recognized for her roles in Two Broke Girls, The White Lotus, and American PieCredit: Alamy

Who did Jennifer Coolidge play in American Pie?

In July 1999, the first American Pie was released in theaters everywhere.

In the wake of the first movie, three sequels were also released.

The American Pie film series featured Jennifer Coolidge sharing screentime with Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, John Cho, and Tara Reid.

In the franchise, she starred as Jeanine Stiffler, the mother of Sean William Scott's character, Steve Stifler.

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Also referred to as Stifler's mom in the movies, the character engages in sexual activity with a number of her son Steve's friends.

Over 20 years since American Pie's original release, Jennifer opened up about playing Stifler's mom while talking to Variety.

The actress told the publication: "There were so many benefits to doing that movie.

"It was one of the greatest things that ever happened to me.

"It was a killer job that no one else thought I could do."

The star shared: "I got a lot of play at being a MILF and I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie.

"I mean, there would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with."

Who did Jennifer play in Legally Blonde?

While going into details about her post-American Pie fame, Jennifer revealed that she also gets recognized frequently for her role on Legally Blonde.

For her work in The White Lotus, Jennifer earned her first Emmy nomination in 2021
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For her work in The White Lotus, Jennifer earned her first Emmy nomination in 2021Credit: Getty

In the Reese Witherspoon-led motion picture, she plays Paulette Bonafonté.

Paulette is the friend of Reese's character Elle Woods, who she meets at her local nail salon and beauty spa.

During the film, Paulette comments on Elle's outfit choice and says: "You look like the Fourth of July. It makes me want a hot dog real bad."

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Regarding the line, Jennifer disclosed: "Just so many people say it on the plane for f**k's sake. It's exhausting this hot dog story.

"You know what I mean? I have to go with it…and go, 'Oh my god! You sound just like me when you say that.'"

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