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Jennifer Coolidge candidly revealed the reason why she never had children.
The 61-year-old actress reflected on her choice not to become a mother in a cover interview with British GQ. Coolidge told that outlet that her friends suggested adopting children, but she thinks she would be more suited to be a stepmother.
“I’m very, very immature,” said the “Legally Blonde” star. “I think that’s what kept me from having kids because I’m kind of a kid. Maybe if I had kids I should have grown up.
Jennifer Coolidge explained why she never had children. (Cindy Ord/Film Magic)
Coolidge told the outlet she believes her pattern of dating intense men was also a factor.
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“I’ve never had a laid-back boyfriend who was just full of joy, you know?” said Coolidge. “Like someone who laughs at all your shortcomings. That’s never who I choose for myself.”
Coolidge is going through a career renaissance after the success of her HBO series ‘The White Lotus’. The actress, who played heiress Tanya McQuoid on two seasons of the hit show, earned an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Tony Awards for her performance.
The “2 Broke Girls” alum, who has a home in New Orleans, said she’s spending more time in Los Angeles amid her career resurgence. However, she told GQ that she is not really enjoying her life in the City of Angels.
‘The White Lotus’ star admitted she is ‘very, very immature’ and said if she had kids, ‘I should have grown up’. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
“I’m bored here,” Coolidge admitted.
“I think I would appreciate it more if I had kids or something,” she added.
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Coolidge also revealed that she lived with Eddie Kaye Thomas for a year or two in the early 2000s, who starred in the “American Pie” movies with her.
The “Best in Show” actress played the seductive mother of high school jock Steve Stifler (Seann William Scott), who takes the virginity of her son’s boyfriend Paul Finch (Thomas) on a pool table in the first film.
Coolidge also revealed that she lived platonic for a year or two in the early 2000s with her “American Pie” co-star, Eddie Kaye Thomas. (Photo by Getty Images)
However, Coolidge told GQ that her relationship with Thomas was platonic while they were roommates.
“I wasn’t the love of his life,” she said with a laugh. ‘He had girlfriends. My bedroom was across the hall from his.’
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Regarding her future projects, Coolidge said she’s most excited about the opportunity to meet new people.
said Coolidge. “My way of talking myself into another job is like it could be romance, or it could be, you know, a whole different group of friends. Fun things can come out of it.”
Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
