Jennifer Coolidge Wins Emmy For Outstanding Supporting Actress In Drama Series For ‘The White Lotus’ Season Two Performance

Two times a charm for Jennifer Coolidge winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Tanya McQuoid on HBO’s The White Lotus season two. After nabbing the prize in 2023 for the first season, Coolidge reprised her role as eccentric resort guest Tanya and dug even deeper in the acclaimed show’s Sicilian-set sophomore installment.

Accepting the award from Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli, she had to put down because she “didn’t have the strength,” which drew laughter from the audience.

Keeping track of time, thanked director Mark White, and producer David Bernard, and then said, “I want to thank all the Evil Gays!” A line that harkens back to a specific episode of the White Lotus season that was memefied into pop-culture lexicon.

Somehow topping audience expectations, Coolidge expands her emotional range as Tanya while maintaining the character’s signature tragicomic neuroses. Whether mourning a fresh romantic disaster or embarking on yet another quest for purpose, Tanya remains a highlight of the increasingly-anticipated show. With her second Emmy win, the veteran actress informs fans that “Tanya is definitely dead. So I’m just going along with it. ”

Trying to get the words out before being played off by the orchestra, Coolidge ends the speech by sending a message of encouragement to all dreamers out there. “I had a little dream, in my little town, and everyone said was impractical and far fetched, but it did happen after all. So don’t give up on your dreams.”