Honestly, if you haven’t had an "Oh, that’s her!" moment while watching a random comedy from the last twenty years, are you even watching TV? Andrea Savage is one of those performers who has been everywhere, often acting as the funniest person in a room full of A-listers. From her early days as a Brazilian exchange student on Sweet Valley High to her stint as the President of the United States on Veep, her range is actually kind of wild.
But for most fans, the obsession started with Andrea Savage movies and TV shows that let her lean into her specific brand of "unfiltered, slightly stressed, but deeply relatable" humor. She isn't just an actress; she's a Groundlings alum who writes, produces, and creates. If you only know her as the lady from the "Boats 'N Hoes" music video, you're missing out on a massive chunk of comedy history.
The I’m Sorry Era: When Savage Became a Household Name (Sorta)
If you haven't seen I’m Sorry, stop what you're doing. Seriously. It’s basically the spiritual successor to Curb Your Enthusiasm but from the perspective of a mom who refuses to stop making "that’s what she said" jokes. Savage created, wrote, and starred in the show, playing Andrea Warren. It's semi-autobiographical, which makes the cringe-inducing moments even better.
The show ran for two seasons on TruTV and gained a massive second life on Netflix. It’s a tragedy of the COVID-19 era that the third season was canceled while they were literally two weeks into filming. Fans are still salty about it. You’ve got Tom Everett Scott playing the "straight man" husband, and their chemistry is just... it feels like a real marriage. They talk about butt stuff. They argue about racist toddlers. It’s messy.
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From Step Brothers to Tulsa King: A Career of Stealth Hits
Most people first clocked her in Step Brothers. She played Denise, the therapist/professional who had to deal with the absolute chaos of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. It’s a small role, but it paved the way for her to join Ferrell’s inner circle, eventually touring with him and Zach Galifianakis.
Then she took a hard turn into prestige-adjacent TV.
- Veep: She played Senator (and eventually President) Laura Montez. She played it with this perfect, terrifying political polish that made her the ultimate foil for Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
- Tulsa King: This was a big pivot. Opposite Sylvester Stallone, she plays Stacy Beale, an ATF agent. It’s less "wacky comedy" and more "gritty procedural," proving she can actually hold her own in a drama without winking at the camera.
- The Hotwives of Orlando/Las Vegas: If you like The Real Housewives, these Hulu parodies are essential. She plays Veronica Von Vandervon (and later Ivanka Silversan), and it’s a masterclass in satire.
The "Wait, She Was In That?" List
The sheer volume of Andrea Savage movies and TV shows is exhausting to look at on IMDb. She’s popped up in Modern Family, The League, and Curb Your Enthusiasm (as the woman who gets the "accidental text on purpose"). She was even in iZombie as a high-level zombie executive.
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One of her most underrated projects is Dog Bites Man. It was a 2006 Comedy Central mockumentary about a terrible local news team. It also starred a pre-fame Zach Galifianakis. It’s weird, it’s improvised, and it shows exactly why she’s a legend in the improv world. She’s also a voice-acting regular, appearing in everything from Bob’s Burgers to Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe.
Her Recent and Upcoming Work (2025-2026)
Lately, she’s been leaning into movies more. She was in the 2024 film Chosen Family with Heather Graham and has a role in the 2025 War of the Worlds: Revival. It’s cool to see her getting these "anchor" roles where she isn't just the guest star anymore.
Why She Matters in the Comedy Landscape
Savage fills a gap that a lot of Hollywood comedy misses. She plays women who are smart but also incredibly immature. Usually, "mom" characters are either perfect saints or total disasters. Her characters are just people who forget to filter their thoughts at a children’s birthday party.
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She also doesn't shy away from being the "unlikable" one. In Episodes, she played Helen Basch, a network executive who was consistently the smartest and meanest person in the room. It takes a certain level of confidence to play those roles without needing the audience to "like" you every second.
Actionable Ways to Catch Up on Her Work
If you want to dive into the Andrea Savage cinematic universe, here is the most efficient path:
- Watch "I'm Sorry" (Seasons 1 & 2): It’s the purest distillation of her voice. Start here to see what she's like when she has total creative control.
- Listen to her podcast: It’s called Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes. It’s exactly as chaotic as the title suggests and features guests like Jon Hamm and Mila Kunis.
- Find the "Republicans, Get in My Vagina" short: This was a viral Funny Or Die video she wrote and directed. It’s sharp political satire that still holds up.
- Check out "Tulsa King" on Paramount+: If you want to see her do something besides comedy, this is the one.
The reality is that Andrea Savage is a "writer’s actor." People in the industry have known she’s a powerhouse for decades, and the rest of the world is finally catching up. Whether she’s playing a president or a neurotic mom, she brings a specific, sharp energy that makes everything she’s in just a little bit better.
To stay updated on her latest projects, keep an eye on Paramount+ for more Tulsa King and look for her upcoming feature film roles in late 2025. You can also follow her social media where she frequently shares behind-the-scenes clips of her writing process and improv bits.