TV’s iconic commercial queen ditches her signature red lipstick and looks unrecognizable on rare outing in LA… can you guess who?

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By SONIA HORON, US ASSISTANT SHOWBIZ EDITOR

Published: 10:18 EDT, 5 July 2026 | Updated: 11:48 EDT, 5 July 2026

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She’s the face of one of TV’s most iconic commercials. 

And this week the 56-year-old advertising icon was spotted looking unrecognizable as she ran errands in Los Angeles. 

The actress went makeup-free for the outing and kept it casual in a grey turtleneck sweatshirt and black leggings with white stripes running down the sides.

She wore her raven hair swept back and accessorized with a pair of eyeglasses and hot pink slides. 

The New York native starred in over 1,000 commercials for one of the largest insurance companies in the United States.

Can you guess who she is? 

She’s the face of one of TV’s most iconic commercials. And this week the 56-year-old advertising icon was spotted looking unrecognizable as she ran errands in Los Angeles

The New York native starred in over 1,000 commercials for one of the largest insurance companies in the United States. Can you guess who she is?

That’s right, it’s Stephanie Courtney!

Courtney famously played Flo the Progressive Insurance saleswoman starting in 2008.

Her casual appearance this week was a far cry from Flo’s signature retro-inspired look, complete with a crisp white uniform, bright red lipstick and a blue headband. 

The character has developed a dedicated fan base online and has become one of advertising’s most iconic mascots. 

Flo, who worked as a cashier, was known for her highly upbeat personality.

Courtney has previously revealed that it took around an hour to style Flo’s hair, followed by another hour for her makeup.

The Progressive store employee was created by copywriter John Park and art director Steve Reepmeyer at the Boston-based agency Arnold Worldwide.

Courtney has an estimated net worth of $6 million to $7 million, with most her wealth coming directly from her longtime role as Flo. 

That’s right, it’s Stephanie Courtney! Courtney famously played Flo the Progressive Insurance saleswoman starting in 2008; Seen in a still

The actress went make-up-free for the outing

She kept it casual in a grey turtleneck sweatshirt and black leggings with white stripes running down the sides

She wore her raven hair swept back and accessorized with a pair of eyeglasses 

She held a pink cellphone in her hand

Courtney has previously revealed that it took around an hour to style Flo’s hair, followed by another hour for her makeup

The character has developed a dedicated fan base online and has become one of advertising’s most iconic mascots

Fans also know her for her recurring role as Marge on the AMC drama Mad Men; Seen in a 2007 still from the show

The actress also starred as Gayla in the hit comedy feature film Heartbreak Kid alongside Ben Stiller; She is pictured in 2025

She also starred as Gayla in the hit comedy feature film Heartbreak Kid alongside Ben Stiller, Maline Ackerman, Shannon Monaghan, Danny McBride and Carlos Mencia. 

Courtney is also known for her recurring roles on several television shows, including the voices of Renee the Receptionist and Joy Peters on the Adult Swim comedy Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004-2006), Marge on the AMC drama Mad Men (2007), and Diane on the ABC comedy Cavemen (2007).

She also appeared in the season 2 premiere of Men of a Certain Age, and played Essie Karp in The Goldbergs.

Notably, Courtney was a member of The Groundlings, an improvisational and sketch comedy theater in Los Angeles. 

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