Jennifer Coolidge hailed for ‘keeping it real’ after candid reply to question about women in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Coolidge has surprised a massive section of fans after appearing to speak straightforwardly to a question asked by a journalist on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet. 

The 63-year-old actress was recently present at the Golden Globes when she was asked by a journalist about her being a woman in Hollywood in 2025, reported Daily Mail. 

Since then, the actress has been hailed by fans for her direct take on the matter, with some even calling her a “national treasure.”

Jennifer Coolidge gets candid during the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet

Jennifer Coolidge recently attended the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards when a She Knows journalist asked her, “What's exciting you about being a woman in Hollywood in 2025?” Without any hesitation, the ‘2 Broke Girls’ alum admitted, “You can eat whatever you want now.”

Since then, the video has gone viral on social media with several fans praising the actress for her reply. 

Moreover, several fans even brought up her iconic scene from ‘Legally Blonde 2’ where in a scene with Elle Woods (played by Reese Witherspoon) and her on-screen love interest Emmett (Luke Wilson), Coolidge’s character Paulette famously says, “You look like the Fourth of July. It makes me want a hotdog real bad.”

Coolidge, who was one of the presenters at the award show, graced the red carpet in a black ruffled dress with an empire waistline. 

Jennifer Coolidge hailed for 'keeping it real' on Golden Globes red carpet

Jennifer Coolidge was hailed online by social media users for her iconic reply after the video of her interaction with the reporter went viral, garnering thousands of likes and comments on TikTok.

One social media declared the actress a "national treasure." Some of them even referenced her iconic dialogue from 'Legally Blonde 2'. 

One of the fans praised Coolidge for "keeping it real." 

One fan added, "It sounded like a joke but at the same time it sounded so real love her 😂."

Another fan added, "Someone get this women a hot dog!! 😭🫸🏻🫷🏻🤣🤣."

"Why do all of her characters feel like it’s really just her actual personality," asked one person. 

Another added, "That’s such a Jennifer thing to say 🥰."

"She's a national treasure. Love her!" excitedly one individual added. 

Another noted, "She must be protected at all costs! National treasure!"

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