What commercials has Ellie Kemper been in?
A look at Ellie Kemper’s advertising work—from Kohl’s to AT&T and beyond
(By Carmichael Phillip)
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Kohl’s ‘Kohl’s Mom’ Campaign
Ellie Kemper is the face of Kohl’s in a major, ongoing campaign where she plays “Kohl’s Mom,” a warm, witty, and practical character guiding shoppers through fashion choices, holiday deals, and family moments.
This Kohl’s Mom persona appears in a variety of spots: for instance, in the “Red Carpet” ad, she compliments a shopper on flowy white pants, calling them red-carpet ready.
She’s also in seasonal and promotional TV spots such as:
“June Epic Deals” (a 15-second summer-sale ad)
“Mother’s Day” version, where she connects with shoppers around that holiday.
“Competition: Four Day Cyber Deals” spot, emphasizing big online savings.
Kohl’s describes her as “a stylish sidekick with a bag of tricks” who helps busy families find what they need, and her presence spans broadcast TV, social media, the Kohl’s app, email, in-store, and more.
AT&T Business / The Office Reunion Ad
In 2025, Kemper reunited with several of her The Office co-stars — Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, and Creed Bratton — for a playful AT&T Business commercial.
The ad promotes an AI-powered alarm clock (“Cr-AI-g” / Craig AI) that wakes up small-business owners. Kemper plays off the familiar Office energy, helping to bring warmth and nostalgia to the spot.
Chase Freedom Unlimited Card Commercial
Kemper starred in a campaign for the Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card, poking fun at celebrity endorsements themselves.
In the ad, she wanders through New York City while talking up the card’s 1.5% unlimited cash-back feature. Her self-aware humor is front and center when she jokes, “Celebrity endorsements are the worst” — a clever meta nod to her own role in the spot.
Sonic Drive-In Commercials
According to her IMDb “Other Works” credits, Ellie Kemper did commercials for Sonic Drive-In in 2018, alongside Jane Krakowski.
These ads are less publicly documented than her more recent Kohl’s and AT&T work, but they reflect her long history of commercial work in addition to her film and TV career.
Early Career: Kmart Tent Sale Commercial
Early in her career, Kemper appeared in a Kmart tent-sale TV commercial.
According to her biography, one memorable version featured her camping with a husband and even a tarantula crawling across her face — a comedic bit that underscored her improv and comedic roots.
Reflections on Her Commercial Work
Ellie Kemper’s commercial portfolio highlights both her comedic timing and her affable persona:
Her role as Kohl’s Mom leans into warmth, relatability, and practical style advice.
In the AT&T ad, she trades on nostalgia and tech humor, bridging her TV persona with a modern small-business pitch.
With Chase, she turns endorsement tropes on their head, using self-referential humor to promote financial products.
Her older work—like for Sonic and Kmart—shows she’s done a variety of commercial styles over the years, from fast food to retail.
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Why Brands Choose Ellie Kemper
Why is she a popular pick for advertisers? A few reasons:
Relatability: Her “every-person” charm makes her approachable. As Kohl’s Mom, she feels like someone you’d actually ask advice.
Humor: She’s naturally funny and self-aware, which works well in campaigns that want to be witty rather than just aspirational.
Nostalgia: With her Office background, brands like AT&T can tap into fans’ affection for her past characters.
Trust: As a real mom, her voice has authenticity in a campaign centered around family, value, and comfort — exactly what Kohl’s is leaning into.
Versatility: Her commercial work spans sectors—from banking to retail to fast food—showing that she can adapt her persona to different messaging needs.
In total, Ellie Kemper has built a solid body of commercial work that complements her acting career. From her signature role as Kohl’s Mom to tech ads with her The Office castmates, she brings warmth, humor, and a touch of sincerity to every brand she represents.
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