Watch These 5 Jennifer Coolidge Movies if You Miss Her in White Lotus Season 3

There are only a few modern stars who have managed to gain recognition without many powerful lead roles, but thanks to the hard work they put into playing the lovable supporting characters. However, these roles, while not titular, end up being the most necessary part of the movie or show.

One of such stars is Jennifer Coolidge, the actress who has been working since the 90s and has become a pop culture phenomenon. Her iconic role in The White Lotus became an absolute fan favorite, but to the viewers' disappointment, the new season (expectedly) didn't bring her back.

So if you already miss her, check out these 5 iconic movies starring the actress that will remind you just how excellent she is.

1. Best in Show (2000)

Christopher Guest's 2000 mockumentary Best in Show is considered his masterpiece. The film follows five contestants at a prestigious dog show as they prepare, compete, and then reflect on their experiences.

Coolidge shines as Sherri Ann Cabot, the trophy wife of a wealthy man who enters the show with her poodle, Butch. Needless to say, she brings the maximum of her charisma to the movie.

2. Legally Blonde (2001)

Another iconic guest appearance of Coolidge, which was actually her big break in the world of cinema. In this comedy, where Reese Witherspoon plays Elle Woods, a girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School just to win back her ex, Coolidge plays Paulette, Elle's quirky beautician friend.

While everyone loves Legally Blonde for Witherspoon's talents, Coolidge also plays a crucial role in the film's success. Her witty and irrepressible performance steals many scenes, cementing her place as a comedy icon and providing some of the film's most unforgettable and hilarious moments.

3. Swan Song (2021)

In this underrated drama, Udo Kier stars as Pat Pitsenbarger, a retired hairdresser known as the "Liberace of Sandusky". He embarks on a journey to style his former client for her funeral, and along for the ride is Coolidge. She gives one of her most impressive dramatic performances as Dee Dee, Pat's former trainee who turned on him and put him out of business.

Dee Dee is a sharp-tongued and bitter woman, and Coolidge brings an edge to the role, delivering her lines with unexpected ferocity. Her emotionally charged confrontation with Pat reveals years of resentment, showing her range beyond her usual comedic roles and proving that Hollywood has long underestimated her dramatic abilities.

4. Promising Young Woman (2020)

In Emerald Fennell's Oscar-winning film, Carey Mulligan stars as Cassie Thomas, a woman on a mission of revenge for a traumatic event that happened to her in the past. And here Coolidge plays Susan, Cassie's concerned mother, who is desperate but unsure of how to reach out to her daughter.

Promising Young Woman is a provocative thriller definitely led by Mulligan's career-best performance, but Coolidge brings essential depth to her role. Her performance adds an extra layer of complexity to Cassie's story and demonstrates Coolidge's ability to deliver a poignant and nuanced performance.

5. American Pie (1999)

And last but not least. American Pie, the iconic 1999 teen sex comedy, marked a turning point for coming-of-age films. If you don’t know (does anyone not know, really?), the story follows a group of high school guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation.

Coolidge's role as Stifler's mother in the third chapter, though rather brief, became a defining moment in the film. Embodying the "cougar" archetype, Coolidge brought a playful and seductive energy to the character (and fulfilled a particular fantasy for many adolescent viewers). Her unforgettable performance solidified her as a pop culture icon.