White Lotus Actress Reveals why She Never had Children

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Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge, the White Lotus actress. Courtesy photo

Jennifer Coolidge, a “White Lotus,” actress has revealed that she feels like she prefers being a stepmother to a real mother.

This comes after Coolidge admitted that she does not entirely feel like a full-fledged adult.

During a cover interview with British GQ over the weekend, the actor talked about the early days of her career, stepping into the shoes of her beloved “White Lotus” character Tanya, as well as future projects, including a potential role in the upcoming “Legally Blonde 3.”

Prior to her “White Lotus” success, Coolidge said that she had been cracking up audiences for decades as tertiary characters in movies like “American Pie” and “Best in Show.”

However, with the wind currently at her career’s back, Coolidge explained to the publication that she has been spending more time in Los Angeles as opposed to New Orleans, where she owns a home.

“I’m bored here,” she said of her current setup in Los Angeles, adding that she might appreciate the sprawling city more if she had kids.

At 61 years old, Coolidge said that her friends have suggested that she adopt children, but the “Cinderella Story” actress said she could see herself more as a stepmother.

“I’m very, very immature,” she elaborated.

“I think what has kept me from having children is because I’m sort of a child. Maybe if I had kids, I would have had to grow up,” Coolidge said.

Coolidge also explained that she has a particular interest in men who tend to be broody.

“I have never had, like, a laid-back boyfriend that was just full of joy, you know? like someone who laughs at all your shortcomings. That’s never who I choose for myself,” she added.

She also opened up about her relationship with Eddie Kaye Thomas, her “American Pie” co-star. The duo lived together for a few years.

Coolidge noted that, however, she was not the love of his life and that he had girlfriends.

“My bedroom was across the hallway from his,” she said.

Coolidge also confirmed that she is currently single, adding that part of the appeal of taking on new acting projects is to meet people.

“My way of talking myself into a different job is like, well, it could be romance, or it could be, you know, a whole different group of friends. Cool things could come out of it,” she said.