Coolidge, who is the only series regular to be returning in the Sicily-set second season of The White Lotus, went on to explain how the agent that entertained the proposition no longer represents her. Nevertheless, the insulting episode left a lasting impression.

“I’m still angry about this,” she continued. “That’s why I brought it up!”

Despite being continually overlooked by Hollywood and struggling to find employment for the best part of a decade, the years of hardship emboldened Coolidge to take more risks.

“Ten years of my life of auditioning,” she says, “none of it added up to a job. The fear is gone when you’re so used to losing. There’s some freedom in that.”

Happily, Coolidge’s years of obscurity are now fully behind her. Not only did she sail into the second season of The White Lotus without having to audition, but she’s proven that she’s always had the range to rival the major players in Hollywood. We can’t wait to see what she does next.

Jennifer Coolidge had the last laugh after being asked to re-audition for a Legally Blonde musical