Progressive Auto Insurance Woman Stephanie Courtney

On : 2009 Aug 21

Progressive Auto Insurance Woman Flo Stephanie Courtney

Love her or hate her, but you simply can't ignore her.

Meet Stephanie Courtney, the star of Progressive Auto Insurance commercials. The 39-year-old actress plays Flo, the brunette who is overly enthusiastic for car insurance.

Perhaps it's her over the top persona, or her retro hairstyle or her ridiculously bright red lips, Courtney has garnered quite a bit of attention.

Does she really wear that much make-up ? Is she at all like the character Flo ?

"It's me at my silliest." Says Courtney, "You start off with a script, but at the end they usually let me put a little zinger in there. We put a little mustard on it. That's when it gets fun. Flo could be one of my improv characters, always on and sort of cracked in a weird way."

Two hours of hair and makeup transform Stephanie Courtney into Flo, the Progressive Auto Insurance seller.

"They tease my hair, spray it and stick the headband in it. And the makeup is like painting a portrait on my face. It's insane. It totally changes things on my face. It's like having a mask on," says the actress.

Courtney also appears in a TV commercial for Glade air freshener and has a recurring role on AMC's series 'Mad Men' but you won't even recognize her without that make-up. She's recently married and lives in Los Angeles.

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Comments

# John -8/21/2009 1:17:29 PM
Stephanie Courtney is very entertaining. I stop what ever I am doing to watch the progressive commercials because she makes me laugh. My wife and I have fallen in love with her FLO carector.  Stephanie you are a gifted and talented performer.

# Lisa -8/21/2009 2:17:55 PM
God! She is so annoying. Her bubbliness is so fake. Her red lips look like a baboon's ass.

But she is still better than Geiko's gekko :)

# Jerry -8/21/2009 2:39:15 PM
I think they picked the PERECT person for the commercial.Not a bomb shell & not a fat ugly witch.She's wonderful.

# Jennifer -8/21/2009 2:43:39 PM
Flo's upbeat personality combined with her innocence is refreshing.  Great job Progressive and great job Stephanie!

# Maria Swieciki -8/21/2009 4:10:04 PM
My husband may think those Progressive commercials are "ok" but I find them (and their spokesperson FLO) annoying.  So annoying that I either switch channels or shut the tv off whenever the commercial appears.  I would NEVER EVER buy any Progressive product because I dislike those commercials so much.  Please, Progressive, go back to the drawing board and come up with something refreshing!

# Don -8/21/2009 4:18:02 PM
Best Insurance and Cheapest Insurance I Could Hope For.... GO FLO..

# Amy -8/21/2009 4:35:57 PM
LOVE HER, I think that she is great.  I happen to be that witty on my job and people love it.  They really do.  The world needs more fun.  To all the haters, learn to have some fun and you will be more interesting.  "GREAT JOB FLO".

# David Bozzi -8/21/2009 5:26:57 PM
I agree with Amy - everyone who doesn't like her - lighten up! She is the most delightfull non-offensive character in recent insurance ad history! She's just a charm. Best of luck, health and wealth Stephany!

# CHILL -8/22/2009 4:58:34 AM
i think they are fun.
chill out its only different

chill

# stix -8/29/2009 2:57:43 AM
Can't ignore her???  I can, I simply hit the remote every time a progressive commercial comes on.

# Bettyboop482 -8/29/2009 3:39:55 PM
Love you Stephany! The women that don't like you are just jealous because their husband's do:-D.  I'm a psychologist.  Good luck and Congratulations, if there was a addition to the family.

# John Gottschalk -10/7/2009 11:29:04 PM
Stephnie you are awsome. I never tire of your commercials,I always look forward to your new ones.and look forward to seeing your name on the big screen if its not already in the works, you soon will be. always a fan John.....

# happy toes -10/26/2009 12:50:59 PM
Yikes!  Her ratted hair is the equivalent of a mullet!

# ken brooks -11/11/2009 11:45:00 AM
as a progressive  employee, I hear a lot of our customers say they love her on the adds, we really enjoy the persona she brings and the energy to the adds, they are so refreshing compared to our older adds. you rock stephanie

# gina -11/20/2009 2:58:05 PM
omg she is the best so funny i love her lolz

# Steve Martin -11/20/2009 10:11:29 PM
you should be in movies

# Darl S. Marvin -1/9/2010 2:28:01 PM
To Stephanie Courtney,

   If you are ever passing through the Ashtabula, Ohio area, my wife and I would like to make your acquaintance and show you a culturally interesting time. We think you are great as "Flo" and as Stephanie Courtney!

Sincerely,
Darl

# Tom Holt -1/11/2010 2:40:14 PM
Plain and simple,Staphanie,your good at what you do.I didnt need Progressive Insurance but I now have it and its because of you.Thanks

# MamaJean -1/21/2010 7:27:39 AM
God this biatch is ANNOYING!  You'd think they would have had some crazed maniac come in and put her out of her misery by now but she's still on every time I turn on the TV.  FLO MUST DIE!  It's what the smart people want.

She's like super-high-pitched perky nails on a blackboard.  I don't know what's more annoying, her voice, her personality, her face, or the 90 pounds of makeup she's wearing on her OLD ass face.

# Babet -1/23/2010 9:43:00 PM
That woman needs to go. NOW! Her hair and makeup are hideous and her whole persona is disgusting.

# Ricky -1/24/2010 10:53:23 PM
I love her!!!! She's pretty and very funny!  I hope to see more of her commercials!!  

# Mullet Puncher -1/27/2010 10:54:21 PM
She eeds a punch in the face followed with and open hand slap

# Day Glow -1/27/2010 10:56:42 PM
Yea, and after you knock out this chattering skank you can stand over Flo and say" And we're sleeping!"

# ralph grosso -3/21/2010 7:13:21 AM
Her commerical truly ranks in the top 10 WORST pieces of advertising since the invention of TV.  A goof putting it VERY Very nicely.  Talk about getting heartburn from viewing a topic.  Really UGH

# Steven -4/27/2010 4:45:46 AM
I love Flo! She is so cute and funny!  I really enjoy those commercials for Progressive Insurance.  In fact, I'm considering getting a quote on auto insurance from Progressive!

# prog fan -5/3/2010 12:01:46 PM
God I'm a gay man and I love her!  I am also now a progressive customer

# tony -5/4/2010 8:54:47 AM
PLEASE...PLEASE stop the insanity with those never ending Progressive Insurance commercials with Flo.Soooooo annoying. But how much longer are we going to have to endure her? I just changed auto insurance and made it a point not to switch to Progressive. Arn't they due for a new commercial?It drives me crazy. It is on every station. Wouldnt it be cheaper to lower insurance premiums for customers they pay for those spots on T . V. ?

# intrested -5/7/2010 5:04:51 PM
does she have a porno tape out???

# Phil -6/1/2010 11:43:20 AM
She's good at what Progressive asks her to do.  Why do the the people she annoys have to attack her personally?  I suspect its because they are people who are too serious about life, and they do not make friends easily.  Change the channel and don't let this non-threatening person, who is just making a living, rock your world.

# someone -6/10/2010 12:30:33 PM
I usually just mute the tv whenever her commercials come on. Her hair looks like a beehive and that commercial is FAR from refreshing! I've seen it so many times it just makes me want to slap that bitch across the face!  

# Love Flo -6/14/2010 9:57:43 PM
Love her!
Love the ads!

The motorcycle one is my favorite.

FLO: You smell like...freedom. You just smell like the open air.

Hilarious!

# *Flo -7/27/2010 1:51:56 PM

I am sure this actress is nice in real life, but the character, Flo makes me furious! Gayest commercials ever made! She is so annoying I want to just bash her face with a baseball bat until I can no longer feel my arms. ** progressive, I will NEVER purchase their insurance. Oh, and the people that like these commercials are gay retards.

# *Flo -7/27/2010 1:57:15 PM

Furthermore, I can not believe people actually LOVE Flo and switch to progressive insurance because they find her funny! The humor is so retarded that only retards like her find it funny. Everyone single person I know absolutely can't stand these gay ass commercials. Whoever is in charge of these commercials needs to be beaten into a bloody mess. Pathetic.

# *Flo -7/27/2010 1:58:25 PM

Oh and ** Flo. Go die. Also ** her fans. Go die.

# PENNY -7/27/2010 5:55:48 PM
flo i dont cARE WHAT THESE PEOPLE SAY YOU ARE THE BEST AND I LOVE YOU> U ARE SO FUNNY AND I LOVE THE OFFICE PARTY COMMERCIAL ITS GRATE AND I THINK MY BOYFRIEND IS IN LOVE WITH YOU HOPE TO SEE YOU MORE ON TV YOU ARE THE BEST

# mary -8/2/2010 8:10:07 AM
Please "What does she say at the end of the comercial"  my son said its Unicorn and glitter is he right, it would make his day.

# Sunshine -8/2/2010 8:55:34 AM

Mary,
Your son is right. The progressive lady does say "unicorns and glitter." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5hGJ0g8OgQ&feature=related

# wahoo mcdaniel -8/3/2010 4:54:49 AM
She's the perfect "knucklehead" for the worst insurance company in America! Just wait until you have a claim and see if they are honest with you. Not!

# Lunker -8/18/2010 5:05:07 PM
My Dearest Tefanie,

No matter what toy I'm playing with, you come on the tv, and I stop. I look at you in awe, point, and say "girlfriend". My mom just told me you were married, but tell your husband he's got competition. So what if I'm only 21/2...

# frank -8/28/2010 3:17:33 PM
OMG  Flo is the BOMB!!! She's funny and uplifting, and I have to admit- kinda cute.
It amazes me how bent out of shape people can get over a ficional person. Lighten up and smell the flowers, life is beautiful.

# Idolkiller -9/16/2010 12:09:56 PM
Whatever happened to the commercial with the carousel ride where she admits to riding the pink pony whenever she can? I cant find it on YouTube

# m.c. handy -10/25/2010 8:24:47 PM
I absolutely HATE Flo. she's abnoxious, not funny.Enough of her already. Pull the plug on her. I wouldn't buy Progressive anything b/c of her. she is so NOT funny. stupid commercial.

# TWO2LU -10/28/2010 3:48:33 PM
I love Flo.  She is funny and quirky just like me.  I agree with the others, I love her commercials and the way she handles silly situations.  Go FLO!

# lol -10/29/2010 10:17:23 PM
stop being such fkin haters, it's a commercial meant to get your attention, and by the sound of it, it has. whine more.

# triasian -12/9/2010 7:23:05 AM
i love flo she funny
im black to

# stella -12/26/2010 7:36:34 AM
Progressive Insurance:  I've used your co. for years, but everytime I see "Flo" I want to upchuck.  Nothing against Stephanie Courtney personally (what kind of name is that, anyway), but the character, Flo, makes me want to take my insurance elsewhere.  If I could, I'd slap that red-lipped overly made up face!!!

# Kathy -3/5/2011 4:05:10 PM
Flo is GREAT!!!! I think everyone should have a FLO in their lives!!!! I wish i could find the FLO-BOBBLEHEAD she would be right there on my dashboard!!!!
Kathy

# allie johnson -3/30/2011 7:43:00 PM
geez courtney how wierd can they make you?your soooooo beautiful i want to be you just not the flo version your so funny on the comercial!!!

# allie -3/30/2011 7:54:48 PM
i was like OMG when i saw you as yourself your sssssooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!                        p.s i dare you to go to work & say you want to go on to the comercial without all the makeup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# Ronald B -3/31/2011 2:44:09 PM

I think flo is a sexy woman!

# Rose -8/15/2011 9:37:51 PM
I think shes the best Ilike her a lot.

# Tomas -8/23/2011 6:02:58 PM
I'd not like her in the begining, but she is ok and she acts how they wont her to act, freeky :)

# DieFloDie -9/3/2011 9:01:17 PM
If I had the option of eating broken glass instead of seeing that fugly hag again, I would gladly do so. The goblin woman just came on the TV again while I was typing this, for pete's sake! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, SOMEONE KILL FLO! All those of you who like her, BLOW IT OUT YOUR PIE HOLE!

# cooksad -4/4/2012 6:17:26 AM
I would so do her if she wasn't married. I would marry her myself. :)


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