Who is the actress in the Safelite auto glass commercial?
Unpacking the cast of Safelite’s most-seen ads—and how to identify the face from the spot you saw
(By Carmichael Phillip)
Short answer: there isn’t just one “Safelite actress”
Safelite runs many different ads every year, so the woman you saw can vary depending on the spot and the year it aired. In recent campaigns, two names come up often:
Katie Malia — credited on iSpot for the Safelite TV spot titled “Inspiration,” a narrative ad centered on a photographer who talks about seeing the world through her windshield.
Mia Rose Jimenez — credited for Safelite’s “Babysit” spot (the ad built around a mom scheduling a repair so she can keep family time).
Safelite also features real Safelite technicians (not actors) in some videos and social posts—like technician Jessica “Jess” Kennedy, who appeared in a brand video highlighting real techs.
And if you’re thinking back even further, Safelite once promoted a humorous digital short with two “little old ladies,” played by professional actresses Joanne White and Linda Dorff, admiring a real Charlotte-based tech on the job.
Who’s who in popular Safelite commercials (with examples)
Below are some of the most-circulated recent ads and the credited performers you’re likely thinking of when you ask “who is that actress?”
“Inspiration” (2021) — Katie Malia
This 30-second spot follows a creative driver who says she finds inspiration for her photography through the glass, while a Safelite tech restores that view. iSpot attributes the spot to actress Katie Malia.
“Babysit” (2022–2023 airings) — Mia Rose Jimenez
A mom schedules Safelite so she can focus on family time; the child performer credited on iSpot for this ad is Mia Rose Jimenez, and her agency congratulated her on the national booking.
Real-Tech Features (ongoing) — Jessica “Jess” Kennedy
Safelite periodically spotlights real technicians as the on-camera “talent,” emphasizing authenticity and service. Jess appears in a branded video the company shared publicly.
Throwback digital short (2014) — Joanne White & Linda Dorff
In a Safelite press note about a humorous digital video (the concept originally pitched internally), the company names Joanne White and Linda Dorff as the comedic pair, with a real tech, Micah VanDyke, in the piece.
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Why there’s confusion (and how casting works on a brand like Safelite)
Automotive service brands rotate multiple creative concepts at once—15-second tags, 30-second narratives, seasonal messages, and digital-only shorts. That means the “Safelite actress” your friend saw last week might not be the same one you saw last year. Trade trackers like iSpot keep a running catalog and credit list per spot, which is why you’ll see multiple actresses associated with Safelite rather than one long-running spokesperson.
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It’s also common for real employees to appear alongside professional actors. Safelite has leaned into that over time—everything from quick testimonials to social-friendly videos—to underline the “real techs, real service” message.
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