TV Stars

Secret Life Character: Betty

Education: Emerson College

Date of Birth: August 28, 1961

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Currently residing in: Los Angeles, California

Fun Fact: When she was little, Jennifer Coolidge wanted to be a professional trash sorter at the dump and a lullaby singer on the side. Kinda weird, but we still love her.

Jennifer Coolidge Bio

Jennifer Coolidge needs no introduction to any self-respecting teen. She'll always be remembered for her breakout role as Stifler's mom (the original MILF) in American Pie, but believe us –– she's more than just the stuff of teenage boys' dreams. Jennifer started out in the biz when she moved to the Big Apple and joined the Gotham City improv group. She switched things up and relocated to sunny Los Angeles, where she became a member of the famed Groundlings. You might recognize her as Jerry's masseuse girlfriend in Seinfeld! Jennifer's career took off from there, and she's since starred in Legally Blonde (bend and snap, girls), Zoolander, A Cinderella Story and Christopher Guest's Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. She's comedic gold!

Jennifer is also totes hilarious on the small screen. She's appeared in Nip/Tuck, Frasier, and Sex and the City, and played the recurring role of Bobbie Morganstern in Joey. She always brings her off-kilter wackiness to the table and keeps us smiling as Leo's new bride Betty on Secret Life.