14 Stars from Commercials – Who Are They Really?

10. Morgan Smith Goodwin – The Wendy’s Girl

You probably think Morgan Smith Goodwin was cast as the Wendy’s Girl because of her red hair. Nope, she’s actually a dark blonde so that coppery hue comes from a bottle. She had a natural knack for tempting us all to try the Monterey Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich, though. There’s something about that friendly, slightly kooky, girl-next-door type makes you want to grab a Frosty with her – which makes her an ideal brand advocate for the fast food chain. “Red,” as the character is known as, seems to evoke a grown-up version of the cartoon Wendy icon herself.

11. Henry Strozier and Justin Hagan – Ocean Spray Guys

These two guys are quite convincing as a seasoned old cranberry farmer and his slightly klutzy younger sidekick. Many people think they’re the real deal, but beyond being shot waist-deep in an authentic cranberry bog in Carver, Mass, these guys are just actors playing farmer for a buck. They’ve been pitching Ocean Spray since 2005, and it’s become a pretty successful campaign for the company. Both are working actors, the elder Strozier appearing in Contact and The Pelican Brief and the younger Hagan appearing in Party Monster.

12. Jake Stone – Jake From State Farm

Yet another insurance company tries to connect with a mass audience through a relatable “everyman” spokescharacter. The khaki-wearing Jake became such a sensation after his 2011 gig as a random call-center dude confronted by a suspicious wife. He ended up reprising the role with a Coneheads spin-off, which elevated State Farm’s pop culture cred even more. You know you’ve made it to icon status when rumors abound about your untimely death start circulating on social media. It was just a fake news hoax, but the response to it proved that people really care about Jake from State Farm. The character has amassed quite a following on Facebook. As for Jake Stone, he’s actually a bartender in Normal, Illinois.