So, I know you guys have seen her. She’s Flo in the Progressive Insurance commercials, and while she’s not classically beautiful or whatever, there’s something incredibly engaging about her. I can’t put my finger on why, but I just love her. So, I decided to find out who she is.
Progressive Flo is actually actress Stephanie Courtney. Isn’t she just adorable? According to IMDB, Courtney hails from New York and was born in 1970. She’s a company member of the renowned Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, performing regularly in sketch and improv comedy shows. She’s appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Blades of Glory and Mad Men.
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75 responses so far ↓
lalaland13 // September 24, 2008 at 6:32 pm |
I’ve seen the commercials, too, and thought she was kind of adorable. She definitely has a NYC personality about her, so that’s not too surprising there. For some reason, I love how she says, “A big tricked-out name tag.” The commercials aren’t great, but she has great timing.
But Progressive sucks, because when I looked at insurance rates-full coverage-for me if I get a new used car, they were terrible. I was like, “Where is the discount for poor journalists, damnit?”
spicytamale // September 25, 2008 at 3:21 am |
she’s adorable!
Rob B // September 26, 2008 at 12:44 am |
Progressive does suck for everything but motorcycle insurance. I pay like $300 per year for three motorcycles through them.
And yes, that girl is super-cute.
Cute Brown-Haired Plain Chicks « Left on Lanier // September 27, 2008 at 4:27 am |
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Joe // September 29, 2008 at 9:31 pm |
I think she is Hot. She has those sexy eyes and lips that drive me crazy.
Raci570 // September 29, 2008 at 10:37 pm |
Thanks for doing the research. I think she’s cute too. Sort of borderline Goth. Anyone else see that?
James6584 // October 4, 2008 at 7:50 pm |
She reminds me of ” That Girl” from the 60’s T.V. show but with a freaky hybrid of ‘Daisy Duck’ meets “The Adam’s Family” (for a make over).
dorothyzbornak // October 5, 2008 at 8:36 pm |
@Raci570: I can see that. I think it’s the heavy makeup.
@James6584: Her hair and makeup do give her a “That Girl” look. I just think she’s so cute.
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Billy // October 6, 2008 at 10:40 pm |
I would shoot everyone in America to get in Flo’s britches. I would wear her tricked-out nametag with pride to my parent’s house.
claude // October 10, 2008 at 6:05 am |
she is one of my favorites!
Greg // October 12, 2008 at 12:55 am |
Who is the girl who is shopping for better rates when Flo talks about her tricked out nametag? She is hot.
Taargus Taargus // October 12, 2008 at 10:16 am |
She’s cute w/o the make up, but that bright red lipstick and big eye lashes, they’d look bad on someone else, but not her. I would like ot get signed glossy photos of her to frame. I would propose to her immediately if I saw her and insist she dress/ do make up as FLo our whole marriage.
MB // October 12, 2008 at 3:58 pm |
Greg,
I think Stephanie Courtney is playing both roles in the “tricked-out nametag” episode of these commercials – anyone else think so?
MB
Tom // October 13, 2008 at 12:10 am |
I think Flo needs her her own show.
dorothyzbornak // October 15, 2008 at 8:34 pm |
@Tom: I agree!
Wow, I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who thinks she’s adorable! I think we have the makings of a fan club here.
Johnson's Free // October 16, 2008 at 3:05 pm |
A cursory look at the comments on this page reveal quite a bit on why our society is completely in the toilet. We’re compelled by law to do business with private companies– like Progressive–who furiously and feverishly rip us off at every turn, and we allow ourselves to be distracted by a giggling sycophant. Flo from Progressive is a commie.
dorothyzbornak // October 16, 2008 at 3:07 pm |
@Johnson’s Free: Hey, I don’t actually buy their insurance, I just think she’s cute.
Mike // October 17, 2008 at 5:30 pm |
I know the other girl from the “tricked out nametag” commercial is an actress, my wife and I have been trying to figure out exactly who she is, and what we have seen her in. someone will recoganize her and I sure will be glad when they do!!!….yes, Stephanie (Flo) is a cutie, I think she looks better without all the Flo makeup.
dorothyzbornak // October 17, 2008 at 6:03 pm |
@Mike: My boyfriend and I have been trying to figure that out too. He thinks he recognizes her from ’80s movies or something (he’s an ’80s movies fanatic), but I swear I’ve seen her in something more recent. I’ll research it and see what I can come up with.
MB // October 18, 2008 at 1:47 am |
I’ve seen where other folks think the insurance shopper in the ‘nametag’ episode of this series is one of a set of triplet sister-actresses who played someone named ‘Tory’ on ‘Saved by the Bell’ – I don’t know about that – I still think Stephanie Courtney is playing both roles in that episode.
Anyone else see it?
dorothyzbornak // October 20, 2008 at 2:27 pm |
OK guys, the other woman in the commercial is Monica Creel:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187253/otherworks
She is one of the triplet actresses who played Tori on “Saved by the Bell.”
Mystery solved!
steve // October 25, 2008 at 7:01 pm |
she is HOT!
2startrk // October 28, 2008 at 9:22 pm |
Flo is awesome! There’s something just naturally attractive yet hilarious about her. She’s cut out of the same mold as Kristin Wiig. I hope Lorne Michaels is watching.
ghostred // October 31, 2008 at 2:38 am |
I’m glad sum uv the other dudes out there think she’s hot as well. Startin to think I was crazy about bein crazy about her. I wonder if she knows how popular she is among guys? Someone should tell her.
nancee // November 3, 2008 at 6:28 pm |
YES!!!!! Shes wonderful, kinda like that “dude you’re gettin a Dell” guy Steve, from several years ago. Whenever she comes on, she gives a lift to my day, and, love the makeup! Yes, she should have her own show, she is a natural comedic talent. Will be looking for her!!!!
blackisnotacolor // November 3, 2008 at 9:46 pm |
I guess I’m not the only one with a Flo Fetish (though in my head, it’s just me). She’s cute without the make-up too, but flo is just freaky sexy. Love her. Yes.
blackisnotacolor // November 3, 2008 at 9:49 pm |
I guess I’m not the only one with a Flo Fetish (though in my head, it’s just me). She’s cute without the make-up too, but Flo is just plain freaky sexy. Love her. Yes.
Joe Morgan // November 6, 2008 at 10:45 pm |
I don’t agree I am utterly sick of “Flo” and her raspy deep voice, what do you see in her, they play the commerials way to much and now see drives me nuts! NUTS!!!
Tiberian Fiend // November 8, 2008 at 4:17 am |
I think Flo’s appeal is that she’s both wholesome and approchable.
Dave // November 10, 2008 at 10:50 pm |
To quote Arrested Development:
“Her?”
Heavy D // November 12, 2008 at 3:01 am |
Yeah,
I think she is super attractive, makeup or not. There’s just something about her that moves me
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Brian Ryer // November 14, 2008 at 3:25 am |
Yes, yes, yes. Immediately appealing and it’s weird that *so* many folks mention that line about the name tag. Her timing is impeccable and her delivery is up there with L Ball, D French and others. Happy to find out it wasn’t just me getting a great boost of general good vibes from that 2 seconds of media…..
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keith // November 24, 2008 at 7:35 pm |
Unlike the ever more irritating “cave man” , I find Flo refreshing and cute and will
never find her nerve-racking, nor as quick as I
can, hit the button to get rid of her. Though I will
never change insurance co. I will never change the
channel on Cortney.
JVor // November 27, 2008 at 1:45 am |
Forget Courtney! Who is the other girl in the Progressive Commercial?
chefandy // November 27, 2008 at 9:42 pm |
Yeah! Also glad to hear I wasn’t the only one who thinks she is hot! For me, I think it’s her retro look. Very sexy!
dream // November 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm |
I think shes just ugly but u guys like the way she looks and couse she’s a smart ass! my boyfriend got a think for her too its all good , yah need a life. why am i on this sight not becouse i care becouse he wanted me to,baby u need a job u know you losing ur mind if u have a thing for Flow.
dream // November 28, 2008 at 7:07 pm |
I think shes just ugly but u guys like the way she looks and couse she’s a smart ass! my boyfriend got a think for her too its all good , yah need a life. why am i on this sight not becouse i care becouse he wanted me to,baby u need a job u know you losing ur mind if u have a thing for Flow.
chino // November 29, 2008 at 1:01 am |
im getting my girl sick and tired of flow im #1 fan
chino // November 29, 2008 at 1:03 am |
i love her #1 fan
dream // November 29, 2008 at 1:15 am |
i dont think shes pretty but my boyfriend think she is ,i dont care for her my man wanted me to write a comment i just think you guys need a life and my man his board
chino // November 29, 2008 at 1:21 am |
dont hate
Uncle Bob // November 29, 2008 at 7:26 pm |
How about a sitcom with Progressive Flo married to The ShamWow guy? I’m sure it would beat most of the ones on TV these days!
Tektite420 // December 1, 2008 at 8:09 pm |
Flo seems like a very sweet, innocent cashier. She’s the kinda girl that your mother would love to see you marry. Well…it’s not true. Progressive Flo belongs on her back with her legs spread eagle, dripping stink juice from her (stretched-out) twat on the mattress. The sort of girl that likes to be pounded by 3 buff black guys at once. Flo uses an English Cucumber as a tampon….simply because it’s the only thing that fits tight up there. Speaking of “up there”…She has a gash so large up there, it looks like somebody took an ax to it. You might think that twat juice would taste sweet…but you couldn’t be more wrong my friend. That twat juice actually tastes like the bottom scrapings from your septic tank. Just a little friendly reminder next time you watch a Progressive commercial, and think about jerking the old beef steak to her. For that…I would recommend the local weather girl.
dorothyzbornak // December 1, 2008 at 8:12 pm |
@Tektite420: Wow. That was very, um, disturbing and offensive. Try to keep the disgusting porno language to a minimum, mkay?
Georgios // December 2, 2008 at 12:21 am |
i have no idea what you guys are talking about? she is not cute at all. end of story. she is actually pretty ugly…
Matthew // December 2, 2008 at 2:41 am |
Wow. The character Flo is cute and sexy combined. Steph I love Flo. I hope to see you on more TV and Movies and don’t break character even if it annoys anyone else; Flo is cute and sexy and charming combined! Steph great job
Your fan,
Matthew Crowner
Scott // December 2, 2008 at 3:12 am |
Stephanie/Flo is hot! She looks much better without the heavy makeup, but I would like to have her dress up like Flo for some hot, kinky fun
Check out her stand-up comedy video floating around on the web. I couldn’t help but notice what large beautiful breasts she has. Man, they look perfect, delicious. She’s really funny and very attractive. I hope these commercials serve as a launching pad for a great career for her, she’s a winner!
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ashley // December 16, 2008 at 10:12 pm |
Me and my dad absolutely love flo she is so funny.
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Zappy // December 28, 2008 at 2:07 pm |
I love Flo! I love when she tells Santa ‘I like Cashmere sox!’
I do see the borderline Goth thing going on, now that it was mentioned.
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emar // January 20, 2009 at 9:10 am |
she is a dumb emo girl
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Dibs // February 12, 2009 at 3:51 am |
Great blog posts about Flo. A couple of guys talk about what it would be like to date her: Pretty funny stuff. http://youcanneverbehappy.wordpress.com/category/fictional-date-of-the-week/
James Lawson // February 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm |
I won’t pass judgement on the actress but the character is just hideous. It’s a great example of how a fair-to-good looking woman can be made 100% devoid of any sex appeal with the wrong makeup and behavior. You people who think she’s hot have been staring at your dogs too long.
nico suave // February 24, 2009 at 4:08 pm |
“FLO” is the MOST happenin.
If I might be so bold as to suggest the public
‘cue up’
so that the cornholing may commence…?
Chuck // February 24, 2009 at 11:44 pm |
I actually hit reverse on my DVR and watch her again. I can’t think of ANY other commercial that I can say that about. Love the latest “Happens to me all the time” with that cute head shake. Flo has it going on!!!
greg // March 1, 2009 at 5:04 am |
I’ve seen Steph as a Groundling [on Melrose in LA] several times. She is still a member of the main company and you can catch her there from time to time – check their website. She is a very talented improvisational comedian, can sing and do stand up. She’s very pretty in person, but very thin. I’d buy her a sandwich if I met her.
Just Rod // March 23, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
Stephanie (Flo): I think she is just right for what she brings to the tv viewers. After all a girl has to work, and she is working it. Good job.
Selwyn Jones // March 24, 2009 at 1:15 am |
Hey….When will Stephanie be on a late night talk show like Letterman, Leno or Conan? I’d love to see what her real personality is like. There is something sexually appealing about her. I know a lot of other guys feel the same way. I’d settle for just a platonic date (dinner and a movie) just to see what she’s like in real life. I’m not greedy and not a stalker. I hope she’s not a target. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
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james // April 13, 2009 at 8:38 pm |
OMG! THAT ACTRESS IS A FREAK AND PROBABLY THE UGLIEST THING THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. YOU CAN ADD TO THAT, THE HORRIBLE OVERACTING AND STUPIDITY OF THE COMMERCIAL. She carries a hereditary disposition toward mental illness and retardation. She reminds me of pungent fatty acids that contribute to rancid human body odor
college dude // April 16, 2009 at 5:38 pm |
Flo reminds me of a chick who was into me. I did not return the sentiment. Long story short this chick hops into bed with me and we fool around a bit, but I dont try to have sex with her, she obviously wanted to have sex with me. She asks me if I’m gay……. wow. I have never felt so emasculated in my life. So, now thanks to pop culture icon Flo, everytime I see the commercials, I have to relive this moment.
wolfman jackboots // July 13, 2009 at 8:02 pm |
flo looks like a bucket of smashed assholes. some of you people need to get out more.
ALEXX fender // July 15, 2009 at 2:22 am |
I like her!
Soljaboi72 // July 20, 2009 at 11:50 pm |
MAKES MY TONGUE HARD
Borkingwood // August 22, 2009 at 5:35 am |
This woman is an annoying over-bubbly piece of shit. She is also a total bullshitter and a sellout. I don’t know what you are all thinking saying that she is even remotely attractive, she is an ugly, ugly bitch. That girls face could make my boner go away in mere moments.
She also has whored out her ugly ass mug to the progressive company making dimwitted commercials that are supposed to be “cute”.
May she go down in a flaming hellstorm like the credit report guys
James // August 26, 2009 at 11:40 pm |
The only people who think that this pig is good looking are gay men and straight women, neither of which have any credibility to judge sex appeal of women. I have many gay friends and the women that they think are sexy are both freakish and strange and totally off-the-mark. But, what would they know? Barbara Streisand, Cindy Lauper, Liza Minelli,, …please. They couldn’t get it up with them if they tried. They really have no idea. It’s the same with music. They are clueless.
shachero // September 30, 2009 at 3:19 pm |
i think she’s cute and funny… but there are a few TUH-WISTED people on this site….ahem: * borkingwood, wolfman jackboots(funny comment, though), james(totally suffering from some sort of breakdown, i’m praying for you)…and kektite(i have no idea what happened, there….) joe morgan(raspy? ear check could probably help you)….to name a few.
James // October 3, 2009 at 10:14 pm |
Listen, anyone who considers “Flo” cute and funny needs lots of help. If you consider the commericals funny, you really need help. I’m guessing these people are fans of Faux News and Glenn Beck.
tony // October 12, 2009 at 7:32 pm |
i wanna see her tits