Most people know Julie Bowen for her role as Claire Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. It is difficult for fans to see her outside this role, yet she has accomplished so much in the industry.
Beyond her success on Modern Family, Julie has showcased her versatility in several TV commercials. Her engaging onscreen presence has landed her numerous commercial features.
Here is a curated list of notable TV commercials featuring Julie Bowen.
Sears
Julie starred in other roles in the 1990s, which most Modern Family fans find shocking. One of these was a TV commercial for Sears in 1996.
Reddit users commented how she has aged gracefully and expressed shock seeing her outside her role as Claire.
Neutrogena
Julie Bowen first collaborated with Neutrogena from 2001 to 2008, serving as a spokesperson and appearing in multiple advertisements highlighting the brand’s skincare products.
She was featured on TV commercials and print ads for Neutrogena Healthy Skin liquid makeup.
In 2014, she renewed her partnership with Neutrogena, expressing her enthusiasm by stating, “I’ve always been a Neutrogena girl. I’m thrilled to be back, but I really feel I never left.”
Olive Gardens
In 2014, the Italian Restaurant launched a new ad campaign to appeal to a modern audience and refresh its image. Julie Bowen voiced over the “ Go Olive Gardens” ad campaigns. She also promoted the restaurant on her social media.
Bridgestone DriveGuard Tires (2014)
In 2014, Bowen became the face of Bridgestone Americas’ DriveGuard tyre campaign. The advertisements appealed to safety-conscious drivers, particularly women and mothers.
The campaign showcased Bowen navigating daily challenges with the assurance provided by DriveGuard tyres.
These tyres allow drivers to continue driving up to 50 miles at speeds of up to 50 mph after a puncture. For the commercial, she appeared alongside Danielle Weeks.
IHOP
Launched on October 1, 2024, the campaign shows Bowen promoting IHOP’s $6 House Faves menu.
The advertisement, infused with ’80s nostalgia, features a reimagined version of Loverboy’s classic hit “Working for the Weekend,” aptly titled “Working for the Weekday.”
The campaign encourages diners to enjoy IHOP’s offerings any day of the week, positioning weekdays as the new weekends.
She has also appeared in a Halloween commercial for IHOP, answering questions about the holiday.
Xiidra
Julia has been open about her diagnosis of chronic dry eye and has shared how it affects her. For this campaign, she promotes Xiidra Eye Drops, which she says have helped her with her condition. She shared a video on her Instagram page highlighting the benefits of the eye drops.
She captioned the Instagram reel by saying, “When I find something that works for me, I’m not quiet about it—in case it can help someone else. I have Dry Eye, and it turns out my symptoms are caused by inflammation.
Inflammation, who knew? For that, my eye doctor said I needed Xiidra. It helps me manage Dry Eye like over-the-counter drops never could. So, I teamed up with Xiidra to spread the word.”
Modern Family ended on April 8, 2020, and fans speculated that the cast would do a spin-off. So when the whole cast came together in 2024, fans were excited to see their favourite actors again.
However, the cast was filming a WhatsApp advertisement in which Phil, Julia Bowen’s onscreen husband, texted the wrong group chat.
The ad is designed to promote WhatsApp to families that use a mix of iPhones and Android devices so that they can experience the app’s various features.
Hyundai
In this commercial, Julia is joined by her sons as she works with Hyundai to highlight Teen Driver Safety Week. They cover safety concerns that teen drivers might have and those of their parents.
The campaign promoted safe driving through a multi-part social series on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, which aired on all Hyundai platforms from October 21 to November 15, 2024.
The series highlighted common driving challenges like parking, navigating traffic, and dealing with blind spots.
Other notable commercials Julie has appeared in include Stand Up to Cancer, where she raised awareness of cancer and its effects.
She also appeared in a Hulu ad alongside Sofia Vergara and other stars to promote Hulu Plus.