Ah, Jennifer Coolidge, the undisputed icon of the silver screen and the red carpet. Utterly hilarious, bombastic in her approach to glamour and a joy to behold every time she pops up on our screens.
Millennials will testify that she had a huge part in their childhood, starring in the (poorly aged, but classic nonetheless) teen movie American Pie as Stifler’s Mom forever altering the brain chemistry of teenage boys in the late 90s and early 00s.
Roles in Legally Blonde and The Cinderella Story cemented her as a certified Y2K legend.
The Emmy award winning actress is so beloved because of her acting chops no doubt, but also the confident way in which she approaches red carpet events, infusing everything with a sense of playfulness.
© Getty ImagesSometimes Hollywood stars have a tendency to suck the fun out of everything, but joyous characters like Jennifer Coolidge, Kieran Culkin and Keke Palmer for example, make us wish we were famous just so we could go for a drink with them.
We were thrilled when White Lotus Series 1 rightfully rocketed her back into the peak of public consciousness and have thoroughly enjoyed her red carpet appearances since.
© FilmMagicLooking back, it’s clear to see that Jennifer’s sense of style has always been cohesive, putting sex appeal in the front seat and prioritising clean, tight silhouettes over fussy prints and colours. She often works with stylist Gaelle Paul, whose other clients include fellow bombshells Sofia Vergara and Adele.
Let’s take a look back at Jennifer Coolidge's best red carpet looks ever.
Jennifer Coolidge's best red carpet looks ever:
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© FilmMagicA Minecraft Movie premiere, 2025
For the Leicester Square premiere of her latest movie, Jennifer opted for classic black with devoré detailing, plus classic Hollywood bombshell waves.
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© WireImageVanity Fair Oscars Party, 2024
For the Oscars event, Jennifer plumped for a black fishnet, sequin dress with extra bouffant hair to boot.
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© FilmMagicAnnual Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2023
A round of applause for Jennifer's stylist Gaelle Paul here for this simple silhouette and perfect accessories. The headband? We're obsessed.
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© NBC via Getty ImagesPrimetime Emmys, 2022
Jennifer doesn't often opt for a print, but when she does, ooft she makes it mighty. This green and gold glittering number is almost mermaid-esque and fit for an award winner.
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© Getty Images,The White Lotus Premiere, 2021
Wearing a very White Lotus coded leopard print maxi kaftan for the series 1 premiere in California.
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© Corbis via Getty ImagesAmerican Reunion Premiere, 2012
Jennifer Coolidge is a woman who knows her colour palette, and this dreamy lilac-meets-pink lace pencil dress looks perfection against her buttery blonde hair and California tan.
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© FilmMagicBad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans, 2009
File this under Jennifer Coolidge classics, lacy detailing in a monochrome palette and a classic shape. Perfection.
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© WireImageAmerican Wedding Premiere, 2003
Putting this gallery together is a reminder of just how many American Pie movies they pumped out of the franchise. Thank god for Jennifer and this outrageously sexy cream strappy dress worn with super sparkling jewellery.
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© Getty ImagesWomen Vs. Men Premiere, 2002
Ok, we're calling it, this is our favourite look of the bunch. Jennifer was born to wear icy-blue and the Y2K pointless-yet-gorgeous scarf is a cracking accessory that we want to bring back to the spotlight asap.
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© Ron Galella Collection via GettyAmerican Pie 2 Premiere, 2001
For Jennifer's second outing as Stifler's Mom, bodycon lace and bedazzled accessories was surely the only option...
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© Getty ImagesBest In Show Premiere, 2000
Our first glimpse of Jennifer on the red carpet already speaks volumes of what the decades that followed would have in store. Pencil length body con dress, check. Scarf detailing, check. High heels, naturally.
