Who is the Verizon commercial actress?
A look into the face in the Verizon ad you keep seeing
(By Carmichael Phillip)
Which Verizon Ad Are We Talking About?
Verizon has released several new campaigns in 2025, including one where the actress talks about a “glow-up” and motherhood, and another titled “Things Are Different.” These ads include scenes of home life, commentary about how things have changed, and promotional lines about Verizon’s plan perks, flexibility, or devices.
So, when people ask “Who is the Verizon commercial actress?”, it often refers to the voice or face in those newer Verizon spots — frequently the “Glow-Up” ad.
The Actress: It’s Lindsay Lohan
The actress in the commercial is Lindsay Lohan. She is prominently featured in Verizon’s ad titled “Glow-Up With Verizon” (or sometimes “Glow-Up / Things Are Different”) where she discusses modern motherhood, personal change, and teases what viewers might be thinking about her appearance — basically playing with the idea that she’s had a “glow up.”
The ad makes references to things like busy life, balancing roles (motherhood), and how technology (or services, plans) both help and complicate. Because Lohan is a known public figure, her presence adds a layer of recognition, nostalgia, and maybe intrigue: people remember her earlier film and media presence. Verizon has used this to build buzz.
Lindsay Lohan’s Role & What It Means in the Ad
Lohan’s role is not just about being a recognizable face. The ad uses her story or image to evoke transformation (a “glow up”), change, and self-reflection. Key aspects:
Relatability: Many viewers relate to life transitions (aging, parenting, balancing roles), so using someone like Lohan speaking in this mode helps make the ad feel less corporate and more personal.
Contrast & nostalgia: Lohan was very famous in her youth; people have expectations, memories, and sometimes judgments. The “glow up” phrasing leverages that history.
Visual and thematic symbolism: The ad’s visuals (scenes of home, motherhood, maybe beauty or fashion) and Lohan’s dialogue suggest that things have changed — but some things stay with you, like identity, attention, how you present yourself. Technology is positioned as one thing that can support or adapt to those changes.
Other Actresses Commonly in Verizon Ads: Why There Was Confusion
Because Verizon runs many different commercials with different actors, viewers often get confused about “which actress” is being referred to. Some other names that come up frequently:
Cyrina Fiallo — she has appeared in Verizon ads in past years and is known among the more regular commercial-actor crowd.
Kate McKinnon is another known face in some Verizon spots, though usually for different themed ads.
This mix of actresses + multiple ad versions + sometimes light editing / visual effects (make-up, lighting, filters) means people may not immediately recognize the actress and might guess someone else. But in the specific “Glow-Up” / “Things Are Different” campaign, the confirmed actress is Lindsay Lohan.
Public Reaction & Why the Campaign Stands Out
The Verizon ads with Lindsay Lohan have drawn a lot of attention. Some of the public reactions include:
Recognition Surprise: People surprised it was Lohan, especially if they didn’t immediately recognize her in the ad. Some posts say “wait, is that Lindsay?” because her appearance, hair, styling, are all part of a “glow up” narrative.
Criticism & Discussions: As with many celebrity ads, some viewers critique whether the message is authentic, whether the “glow up” framing is superficial, whether AI or tech use in cosmetics etc. is presented responsibly. Some feel ads like this exploit insecurities.
Curiosity / Buzz: Because she’s a known name (movie star, public person), the ad gets more eyeballs than it might if the actress was unknown. That’s likely part of Verizon’s strategy.
How Verizon Uses Celebrity in Their Commercial Strategy
Verizon has used several strategies that combine celebrity, humor, relatability, and product pitch. Some lessons from this campaign and others:
Leveraging past fame: Using celebrities who were famous earlier and maybe less present at the moment can trigger nostalgia and emotional hooks.
Showing, not just selling: Rather than just listing plan features, these ads show life: a mom, a home, daily routines, feelings of change — so customers see something like their own lives.
Topic alignment: Motherhood, transformation, identity, personal growth are culturally relevant subjects; tying them to tech / service helps make the message feel current.
Visual polish & production: These ads tend to have strong production values (lighting, music, styling) to support the aesthetic of “glow up.”
Multiple angles: Verizon runs many ads in parallel (some with sports stars, some with more conventional everyday people, etc.), so campaigns like this also help diversify their brand identity.
What to Know If You Want to Confirm for Your Local Spot or Different Version
If you want to be sure you have the right actress for your ad (because sometimes local versions or similar ads show someone else), here are useful tips:
Screenshot and image search — take a clear image from the commercial and do a reverse image search. Sometimes this reveals posts, casting credits, or actor/actress facial recognition.
Check official ad lists — Verizon’s official ad credits, iSpot.tv, AdAge, or IMDb’s commercial actor credits sometimes list the cast. The “Things Are Different” ad is listed on iSpot.tv with credits referencing Lohan.
Watch for identifying voice details — if she speaks, her accent, tone, or other audible traits can help identify.
Look at press / media coverage — many ad campaigns with celebrities generate articles or entertainment news posts. In this case, multiple sources have reported “Lindsay Lohan” in Verizon’s recent ad lineup.
Final Thoughts: The Face Behind the Verizon Ad
So, if you’ve been asking “Who is that actress in the Verizon commercial?” and you mean the recent “Glow-Up” / motherhood / “Things Are Different” style adverts, it’s Lindsay Lohan.
Her casting reflects Verizon’s approach to mixing celebrity, personal narrative, and product pitch in a way that tries to feel genuine, visual, and emotionally resonant. The campaign shows how big brands are no longer just selling devices or data — they’re selling moments, identity, change.
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