What is the name of the actress in the Jardiance commercial?
Unmasking the “Jardiance Lady” and her evolving role in the campaign
(By Carmichael Phillip)
Why The Jardiance Commercial Actress Looks So Familiar
The Jardiance commercials are hard to miss. With catchy song lyrics, energetic choreography, and vivid visuals, they’ve sparked conversations — and controversies. One common question arises: what is the name of the actress in the Jardiance commercial? The answer is nuanced: the original “Jardiance lady” is Deanna Colón (sometimes credited as Deanna DellaCioppa Colón), but in 2024 she was replaced by Rachel Strutt in newer versions.
Below, we’ll explore who Deanna Colón is, how her performance in the Jardiance ad became a cultural flashpoint, why she was replaced, and what the new actress brings to the campaign.
Deanna Colón: The original “Jardiance lady”
Meet the inspiring woman behind the commercial you’ve seen …
Deanna Colón first became widely known through the Jardiance national ad campaign, where she sings the jingle, dances, and delivers the message: “I’m lowering my A1C… it’s a little pill with a big story to tell.”
Her performance became iconic (or notorious, depending on whom you ask). Because of its catchy—and often criticized—earworm tune, she earned the nickname “Jardiance lady” across social media and press commentary.
Colón’s background helps explain how she landed the role: she’s a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. She also competed in America’s Got Talent (reaching the quarterfinals) and appeared on MasterChef.
In interviews, she describes how performing that commercial was intense: long hours, many takes, dancing, singing in a yellow dress, and embracing a role that is part musical, part advertisement.
However, despite her visibility, the ad and its portrayal drew mixed responses from audiences. Some viewers criticized the jingle’s tone or her appearance, while others defended her confidence and presence.
Why Jardiance replaced Deanna Colón in 2024
As of January 2024, new Jardiance commercials began airing featuring a red-headed actress named Rachel Strutt (sometimes spelled “Rachel Strutt” or “Rachel Stutt” in commentary).
According to reporting, the shift may have been prompted by the polarized reception Colón’s version received. Some observers speculated that Jardiance’s marketers wanted a refreshed image to reduce negative associations or backlash from online comment sections.
In interviews and social media, Colón herself acknowledged the change and asked fans to be kind to her successor. She noted the company had “decided to move on to a different person.”
It’s not uncommon in high-stakes advertising campaigns—especially in regulated fields like pharmaceuticals—for actors to be swapped out due to audience feedback, shifting branding strategies, or internal marketing decisions.
As for Rachel Strutt: less is publicly known about her background in relation to Jardiance beyond her role in the updated ads. But in media commentary, she has been framed as the “new Jardiance lady,” taking over the central singing-dancing role.
The impact of the Jardiance ad and its actors
Why The Jardiance Commercial Actress Looks So Familiar
The original Jardiance ad featuring Deanna Colón became more than a pharmaceutical promo—it became a cultural moment. The song and its visuals spread across social media, memes, criticisms, remixes, and commentary.
Critics often saw the commercial as tone-deaf or trivializing a serious medical condition, while supporters praised the boldness and confidence Colón displayed—especially as a woman embracing her body and voice.
Though the campaign was expensive (reports estimate Jardiance spent tens of millions on the ad), it succeeded in generating buzz and name recognition—both positive and negative.
By replacing Colón with Rachel Strutt, the brand may have aimed to reset the narrative and reduce the controversy while retaining the musical-dance format that drew attention. The question is whether the new version will be less polarizing or more effective in reaching audiences.
Conclusion: the “Jardiance Lady” has evolved
To answer the original question: the actress in the Jardiance commercial is Deanna Colón—the original “Jardiance lady” who sang, danced, and became a viral phenomenon.
That said, Jardiance updated its campaign in 2024 and introduced Rachel Strutt as its new central performer.
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