Girls are supposed to be feminine and demure. Comedy isn't about that, so you just have to unlearn it. Certain women are so pretty, they can't go weird enough to be funny. You have to be willing to be ugly. I'm lucky my face can look so hideous.

Quote Summary

Jennifer Coolidge challenges the expectation for girls to be feminine and demure, stating that comedy diverges from this standard. She suggests that certain women who are conventionally attractive may struggle to fully embrace the weirdness required for humor. Coolidge emphasizes the importance of being willing to embrace ugliness in order to be funny, expressing gratitude for her own ability to transform her appearance.

comedy femininity humor stereotypes

Quote by Jennifer Coolidge

Actress, American

Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her roles in the films American Pie, Legally Blonde, and A Cinderella Story.

Share Quote

More Quotes from Jennifer Coolidge

Hair extensions and wigs are not the same thing. Wigs are for old ladies and drag queens. Extensions are for women who want longer hair. To be safe, never bring it up if you think a woman is wearing either. No good comes of it. Read Summary

Dating is... weird. Read Summary

I have been able to sniff out a phony. Read Summary

I live in New Orleans part of the year, and it's a really fun eating town. I bought two homes there, one to live in and one as an investment. They love to eat, drink and dress up in costumes. There are so many reasons to dress up - Mardi Gras, Halloween, Southern Decadence. Read Summary

When it's going well, stand-up is the best thing in the world, but when it's not, it feels like all your toes are being pulled off one by one. Read Summary

I always find the most depressing stuff most interesting. Read Summary

I hate Spanx. Read Summary

'Best in Show' legitimized me, and it was a great experience in Vancouver for six weeks with all those dogs! Read Summary

I play so many weirdos in movies that it's nice to play an attractive woman. Read Summary

I'm so vain, all I could think was I should have stopped at 'American Pie.' Read Summary

"BrickWords

Girls are supposed to be feminine and demure. Comedy isn't about that, so you just have to unlearn it. Certain women are so pretty, they can't go weird enough to be funny. You have to be willing to be ugly. I'm lucky my face can look so hideous.