Jennifer Coolidge is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Jeanine Stifler, commonly known as “Stifler’s Mom,” in the 1999 comedy film American Pie.
Her character is known for being an attractive and flirtatious older woman who captures the attention of the younger characters.
The character’s interactions with the younger cast, especially the romantic subplot with Finch, provided some of the film’s most memorable and humorous moments.
Stifler’s Mom is often referred to as a “MILF” (Mother I’d Like to…), a term popularized by the film and used to describe attractive older women.
Coolidge’s portrayal of Stifler’s Mom became an instant cultural phenomenon, contributing significantly to the film’s popularity and comedic appeal.
“I got a lot of play at being a MILF and I got a lot of sexual action from American Pie,” she told the outlet. “There were so many benefits to doing that movie.”
“I mean, there would be like 200 people that I would never have slept with.”
In a candid interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ariana Grande spoke with Jennifer Coolidge about the tremendous impact of her role as Stifler’s Mom in American Pie on her personal life, particularly how it has influenced her romantic encounters.
Coolidge humorously reflected on the attention she received due to the role, sharing that it opened up the world to a broader group of admirers, especially younger men.
“No, I’m glad you asked this because you see, I did say that jokingly and, God, you really can’t make jokes in our town, because I did make the terrible mistake of saying, ‘Thank God for that movie, I got to sleep with 200 men,’ or whatever.”
“And look, I would love to say that was true, but I mean, that was sort of an exaggeration — so I’m glad you’re asking me.”
She mentioned that her joking comment about sleeping with 200 men after the movie was an exaggeration but acknowledged that the role did lead to many romantic opportunities.
Coolidge recounted a particularly memorable encounter with a very young and charming admirer, highlighting the awkwardness of having to call his mother to find a place for him to get a blow dry the next morning, making it clear that they had spent the night together.
