Jennifer Coolidge Credits ‘The White Lotus’ for Revitalized Dating Life
Jennifer Coolidge is experiencing a career resurgence that extends beyond professional success, impacting her personal life as well.
The acclaimed actress openly disclosed how her romantic prospects have significantly improved following her Emmy-winning portrayal in HBO’s “The White Lotus.”
‘White Lotus’ Effect: Enhanced Dating Encounters
“Despite playing an eccentric character in ‘White Lotus,’ I am now approached by attractive men,” Coolidge revealed in a Sunday Times profile.
The 63-year-old “Legally Blonde” star indicated that these newfound “benefits” surpass the attention she received after her iconic role as Stifler’s mom in the 1999 hit “American Pie.”
“This is far superior to the ‘American Pie’ phenomenon because people expressed genuine sorrow over Tanya’s fate,” she explained, referring to her “White Lotus” character’s dramatic demise. “These men appreciate you more, perhaps sensing you’ve experienced depth. The show truly elevated my appeal!”
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Anecdotal Encounters
Coolidge recounted an example from several years ago in New Orleans, illustrating her past dating experiences.
“A man approached me, his belly exposed from under his T-shirt, sporting red cowboy boots. He was barely five feet tall and proposed, ‘Would you like to go out?’” she shared.
“While there was nothing inherently wrong with him, one harbors a fantasy of being swept off their feet by someone like Brad Pitt.”
However, reflecting on her current dating landscape post-“White Lotus,” Coolidge admitted with amusement, “[The show] has redefined things for me. It’s no longer just that type of admirer.”
Contrasting Past Sentiments
This enthusiastic update marks a significant shift from her perspective two years prior, when questioned about whether her role as the beloved Tanya McQuoid had positively impacted her romantic life.
“I’m uncertain about that,” she told Page Six at the Golden Globes in January 2023, adding hopefully, “Though I certainly hope so!”
At that time, Coolidge also expressed a desire “to find a boyfriend.”
Reflecting on ‘American Pie’ Legacy
Coolidge has previously acknowledged the significant boost “American Pie” provided to her dating experiences.
“It undeniably enhanced my dating life in ways I can’t fully articulate,” she admitted in a 2022 Entertainment Weekly interview with Ariana Grande.
“Had I not been in that film, I believe… well, let’s just say the following decade would have been considerably less exciting.”