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Early 2000s Disney Channel fans tuning into the Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints preseason game will see and hear a familiar personality many have grown up with: "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" star Brenda Song.

The California sports superfan is slated to make her sports broadcasting debut when she joins the desk for this evening's game. Off the big screen, Song has been labeled a fervent Rams and Lakers fan, and her career in front of the cameras should help as she adds another bit of experience to her lengthy resume.

Here's the rundown on Song's commentary debut and why she's on the mic for Rams-Saints.

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Who is Brenda Song?

Song is a former actress who rose to fame through various appearances on Disney Channel. She has been engaged with "Home Alone" actor Macaulay Culkin since 2022, and the couple has two children named Dakota and Carson.

Along with her acting career, she is a passionate Los Angeles sports fan, most notably seen at Rams and Lakers games in the past. After the 2025 NFC Divisional round that saw the Rams lose 28-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles, largely due to Saquon Barkley running all over the City of Angels for 205 rushing yards and two endzone visits, Song did not hold back regarding what her team should have done differently to contain the running back.

Her acting career is largely defined by her role as London Tipton in the Disney show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." She has also acted in "New Girl," "The Social Network," along with brief appearances on other Disney Channel shows like "Hannah Montana," "That's So Raven," and "Wizards of Waverly Place," per her IMDb page.

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Why is Brenda Song on Rams vs. Saints broadcast?

On Friday night, Rams senior staff writer Stu Jackson reported that Song would be making her broadcasting debut during the Los Angeles-New Orleans preseason game on Saturday afternoon. 

Can confirm. 😏 https://t.co/z3DL1ZqchV

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 21, 2026

Song joined the team's desk entourage that features The Athletic’s Senior NFL writer Jourdan Rodrigue, ex-Rams lineman Rob Havenstein and Rams lead radio play-by-play announcer J.B. Long. She joined the broadcast booth during the third quarter of their preseason game against the Saints.

Actress Brenda Song makes her NFL color analyst debut for the Rams' preseason game vs. the Saints.pic.twitter.com/t5fkdIM1AS

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 22, 2026

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Brenda Song sports fandom

As a California native, Song is an avid Los Angeles sports fan who has local ties to the city's teams, most notably seen at Rams and Lakers games.

Wow. @bakermayfield what a drive! Go @RamsNFL !!!!!!

— Brenda Song (@BrendaSong) December 9, 2022

We mic'd up Brenda Song for Game 2. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/NsbJZBVTMb

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 25, 2025

During an appearance on the "Not Gonna Lie" podcast this past April, Song opened up about her "dream goal" of becoming an assistant defensive coordinator for the Rams. During the Kobe Bryant days, Song professed that she used to be much more passionate at games

"I feel like with basketball right now, my fandom is different. When Kobe [Bryant] was playing, you could have never mic'ed me up," Song said. "I was that level of crazy."

"I really feel like I am so much calmer than I would be at a Rams game. I would just be yelling the entire time," said Song. "My goal is to be an assistant defensive coordinator."

Brenda Song age

As of August 2026, Song is 38 years old. She was born on March 27, 1988, in Carmichael, Calif., according to Famous Birthdays.

Her acting career began when she was just five years old after she was scouted at a shopping mall. Her career began through acting in commercials, and she made her big-screen debut in 1996 in the movie "Santa with Muscles," which starred Hulk Hogan.