Jennifer Coolidge, 63, admits she had 'no guidance' during a slump in her career and 'wasn't aggressive enough' in the industry before her comeback in The White Lotus Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By CHLOE LOUISE FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:46 GMT, 23 March 2025 | Updated: 11:50 GMT, 23 March 2025 e-mail View comments Jennifer Coolidge revealed that she faced a major career slump before The White Lotus , admitting that she had 'no guidance' and 'wasn't aggressive enough' trying to land roles. The actress, 63, praised for her portrayal of Tanya McQuoid in the hit series, admitted that after playing Stifler's Mom in American Pie, her career took a downward spiral, leaving her with a series of unimpressive 'odd jobs.
' While Jennifer landed several iconic roles over the years, she saw a significant decline after American Pie: Reunion in 2012, despite appearing in more than 129 productions. She remained acutely aware of the lack of opportunities during that time. In 2016, BuzzFeed ran an article with the headline: 'Just want to let you know that the actress who played Stifler's Mom isn't dead.
' Now, in an interview with The Sunday Times , Jennifer admitted that she never learned how to 'play the game' in Hollywood. She said: 'I got very odd jobs - I had no guidance at all. I didn't know how to play the game.
Jennifer Coolidge has revealed that she faced a major career slump before The White Lotus (pictured), admitting that she had 'no guidance' while struggling t.
