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Jane Lynch: 10 Cool Characters

Tonight's ''SNL'' host has been a highlight of some of our favorite movies and TV shows of the past 10 years -- saluting her contributions to ''Party Down,'' ''Talladega Nights,'' ''Best In Show,'' and more
By Margaret Lyons Updated October 08, 2010 at 09:00 PM EDT
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Sue Sylvester, Glee

Glee, Jane Lynch | SUE SYLVESTER (JANE LYNCH) Where we left her: Was removed as Cheerios coach and suspended from McKinley High after Principal Figgins found out she leaked…
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Lynch is best known for her role as the cruelly conniving coach, but we like to think it was that luxe Madonna impersonation that won her the Emmy.

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Pam Puckett, iCarly

iCarly, Jane Lynch | For a kids' show, iCarly sure knows how to bring out the skanky beyotch in characters. Sam's long-alluded-to hostile mom finally appeared on an episode…
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For a kids' show, iCarly sure knows how to bring out the skanky beyotch in characters. Sam's long-alluded-to hostile mom finally appeared on an episode in the fourth season.

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Constance Carmell, Party Down

Party Down, Jane Lynch
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The up-beat, determined Constance had some of the sardonic cater-waiter show's best moments, especially when paired with her BFF Kyle (Ryan Hansen). The series finale, ''Constance Carmell Wedding,'' reunited the gang and gave the gone-too-soon series some closure.

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Joyce Wischnia, The L Word

Jane Lynch, Cybill Shepherd, ... | Lynch played a tough power-lawyer who could mediate custody battles or propose marriage while nude. Ah, Joyce.
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Lynch played a tough power-lawyer who could mediate custody battles or propose marriage while nude. Ah, Joyce.

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Lucy Bobby, Talladega Nights

Jane Lynch, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | It takes a strong woman to raise a champion, and an even stronger one to raise a champ as beloved and loopy as Ricky Bobby.

It takes a strong woman to raise a champion, and an even stronger one to raise a champ as beloved and loopy as Ricky Bobby.

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Cindy, For Your Consideration

Jane Lynch, Fred Willard, ... | Her self-involved, out-of-touch entertainment show co-anchor (along with Fred Willard) was one of the highlights in Lynch's repertoire of Christopher Guest films.
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Her self-involved, out-of-touch entertainment show co-anchor (along with Fred Willard) was one of the highlights in Lynch's repertoire of Christopher Guest films.

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Paula, The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Jane Lynch, Steve Carell, ... | There are two things Paula wants: Andy to be her ''f--- buddy,'' and enough weed to keep her baked for a week.
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There are two things Paula wants: Andy to be her ''f--- buddy,'' and enough weed to keep her baked for a week.

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Cindi Lightballoon, Arrested Development

Jane Lynch, Arrested Development | George Sr. thought she was just another Caged Wisdom fan, but she was actually a mole. No, not the kind with the big teeth —…

George Sr. thought she was just another Caged Wisdom fan, but she was actually a mole. No, not the kind with the big teeth — the government kind.

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Laurie Bohner, A Mighty Wind

Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, ... | Porn star, folk singer, witness to ''the awesome and vibratory power of color'' — just the basics for a member of the New Main Street…
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Porn star, folk singer, witness to ''the awesome and vibratory power of color'' — just the basics for a member of the New Main Street Singers.

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Christy Cummings, Best In Show

Jane Lynch, Jennifer Coolidge, ... | Sherri Ann wasn't the only one who fell for the dog trainer (turned magazine publisher) — everyone loved Lynch in this breakout role.
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Sherri Ann wasn't the only one who fell for the dog trainer (turned magazine publisher) — everyone loved Lynch in this breakout role.

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