Jane Lynch: 10 Cool Characters

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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