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Cobie Smulders
April 3, 1982
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
44 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Cobie Smulders?
Canadian actress Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders is renowned for grounded, versatile performances across comedy and drama. Her work often brings a relatable strength to complex characters.
She gained widespread public attention as Robin Scherbatsky in the acclaimed series How I Met Your Mother, a role that quickly made her a household name; Smulders initially aspired to be a marine biologist.
Early Life and Education
Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders was the daughter of a Dutch father and a British mother, one of four sisters. She dreamed of becoming a marine biologist from a young age.
Smulders attended Lord Byng Secondary School, where she cultivated an interest in theater before briefly studying at the University of Victoria; a modeling career initially made her hesitant about acting.
Notable Relationships
Actress Cobie Smulders married actor and comedian Taran Killam in September 2012, having first met him at a mutual friend's party several years prior.
Smulders shares two daughters, Shaelyn Cado Killam and Joelle Killam, with whom she co-parents, maintaining a stable family life alongside her busy career.
Career Highlights
Cobie Smulders’ acting career took off with her leading role as Robin Scherbatsky in the popular CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which ran for nine successful seasons. She also became a globally recognized figure as Maria Hill in the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
Expanding her range, Smulders made her Broadway debut in the revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, earning a Theatre World Award for her performance. She also ventured into voice acting for The Lego Movie franchise and took on producing duties for the series Stumptown.
Smulders has collected a Critics' Choice Super Award nomination for her superhero work and remains an active supporter of ocean conservation, notably with Oceana.
Signature Quote
“I think that being a mom has made me a better person. I'm much more patient and much more chill than I was before.”