The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge will be honored with the Comedic Genius award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, the network announced Thursday.
Hosted by Drew Barrymore, the ceremony will air live on MTV, Sunday, May 7 at 8 PM ET/PT. Coolidge is the sixth recipient of the award, which honors actors who have made significant contributions to the world of comedy.
Last year’s honoree was Jack Black. Sacha Baron Cohen received the award in 2021, Melissa McCarthy in 2016, Kevin Hart in 2015 and Will Ferrell in 2013.
Best known for her portrayal of the wealthy, unstable, and oblivious fan-favorite character Tanya McQuoid in HBO’s The White Lotus, the Groundlings alumna’s breakout role came as Stifler’s mom in the American Pie comedy franchise.
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