Have you been keeping up with Jennifer Coolidge lately? Let’s be real—her career renaissance through HBO’s hit anthology series The White Lotus has been nothing short of spectacular. Like, who would’ve thought, right?

The veteran actress, who we’ve all loved for years in American Pie and Legally Blonde, has completely reinvented herself and found incredible new heights of critical acclaim through her portrayal of the wealthy and emotionally troubled Tanya McQuoid.

Jennifer Coolidge in Legally Blonde (2001) | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Her performance has everyone talking, from critics to that friend who’s always late to the TV show bandwagon. But here’s the tea—what many fans don’t realize is just how much this career-defining role has paid off financially for Coolidge. Trust us, when you hear these numbers, your jaw is going to drop faster than Tanya’s iconic one-liners.

From supporting player to breakout star

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