Age, Biography, and Wiki
Cobie Smulders is 43 years old as of 2025. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning into acting. Her early roles included appearances in series like Jeremiah and Veritas: The Quest. However, she gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Robin Scherbatsky on How I Met Your Mother.
| Occupation | Stage Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 3 April 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Canada |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 54 kg (119 lbs)
- Details about her measurements are not extensively documented, but she is known for her athletic build, often seen in her roles, especially as Maria Hill in the Marvel films.
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Cobie Smulders is married to actor Taran Killam. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and have two daughters together. They maintain a relatively private personal life but are often spotted at public events and charity functions.
Jacoba Francisca Maria "Cobie" Smulders (born April 3, 1982) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014) and as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise, starting with the film The Avengers (2012).
In 2005, Smulders was cast as television reporter and former teen pop star Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother. The series concluded in 2014 after nine seasons, winning ten Emmy Awards throughout its run. For her performance, she garnered wide recognition and earned a People's Choice Award nomination. In 2009, she appeared in the comedy film The Slammin' Salmon. She then appeared in the 2010 pilot episode of the HBO comedy-drama series How to Make It in America. In June 2010, Smulders made her off-Broadway debut in Delia and Nora Ephron's play Love, Loss, and What I Wore at the Westside Theatre. She went on to star in the 2012 political comedy film Grassroots.
Also in 2017, she portrayed the recurring character of "Mother", also known as Mrs. Quagmire, in the Netflix black comedy drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events, based on the book series of the same name. That same year, she appeared in the comedy films Literally, Right Before Aaron and Killing Gunther. From 2017 to 2019, she starred in the Netflix comedy series Friends from College, in the main role of Lisa Turner. In 2018, she starred in the lead role of Joanne Skye in the comedy-drama film Songbird, also alternatively titled Alright Now. The film was improvised, and shot in the course of five days. She then reprised her role as Wonder Woman in the 2019 animated sequel film The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. In 2019, she guest starred as Young Lucille Bluth in three episodes of the Netflix sitcom Arrested Development and appeared in an episode of the HBO anthology series Room 104. She also starred as Dexedrine "Dex" Parios, a PTSD-stricken military veteran turned private detective, in the ABC crime drama series Stumptown, which premiered on September 25, 2019 to positive reviews. She received a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in a Superhero Series nomination for her performance. The series was cancelled after one season due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (It had originally been renewed for a second season). In 2020, Smulders starred in the romantic drama film Cicada and voiced a guest appearance in the Fox animated sitcom The Simpsons.
In 2021, she portrayed media pundit Ann Coulter in the FX true crime anthology series Impeachment: American Crime Story, which received positive reviews from critics. That same year, she had a voice role as Maria Hill in the Disney+ animated anthology series What If...?. In 2022, she reprised her role of Robin Scherbatsky in the first season finale of the HIMYM spinoff How I Met Your Father, which aired on Hulu. Also in 2022, she starred in the Amazon Freevee coming-of-age drama series High School, based on the 2019 memoir of the same name by Tegan and Sara.
In 2015, Smulders revealed she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25, while shooting season three of How I Met Your Mother in 2007. She had surgery to remove two tumors from her ovaries, but the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, resulting in the need for multiple operations over the course of two years. In August 2019, Smulders revealed she is in remission.
Smulders filmed a public service announcement with Oceana, an international ocean-conservation organization, in 2014. In May 2020, she released a clip parodying "Let's Go to the Mall", a song her character performed on How I Met Your Mother, titled "Let's All Stay at Home", to encourage the public to enforce COVID-19 lockdowns. Smulders also encouraged fans to donate to Save the Children, Canada Helps and the Daily Bread Food Bank amidst the pandemic.
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| Husband | Taran Killam (m. 2012) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Cobie Smulders' net worth is estimated at $25 million. Her salary during the peak of How I Met Your Mother was $225,000 per episode, which translated to around $6 million per season. She has also earned significant amounts from film roles, including those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and from syndication royalties.
Career, Business, and Investments
Cobie Smulders' career has been marked by her versatility in both television and film. Some of her notable roles include:
- Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
- Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films like The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Rose Buchanan in the Netflix series Friends from College
Social Network
Cobie Smulders is not highly active on social media platforms, preferring to keep her personal life private. However, she occasionally makes public appearances and supports causes she believes in through interviews and public statements.
Smulders' other films include Safe Haven (2013), The Lego Movie franchise (2014–2019), Results (2015), The Intervention (2016), and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016). She also starred in the Netflix comedy drama series A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017), the Netflix comedy series Friends from College (2017–2019), the ABC crime drama series Stumptown (2019–2020), and the FX true crime series Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021).
Smulders worked in modeling, which she later said she "kind of hated", adding that the experience made her hesitant about pursuing acting as a career: "You know, you go into these rooms, and I've had the experience of people judging you physically for so long and I was over that but, then it was like... 'Oh no, I have to actually perform. I have to do well, and I have to have a voice... and I have to have thoughts now.'
Education
Cobie Smulders attended Lord Byng Secondary School in Vancouver and later studied at the University of British Columbia. However, she did not complete her degree, choosing instead to pursue modeling and eventually acting.
Overall, Cobie Smulders has built a successful career in Hollywood, balancing her personal life with her professional achievements. Her continued involvement in both film and television ensures that her net worth will likely continue to grow in the coming years.
She was raised in White Rock, British Columbia, and later moved to the affluent West Point Grey neighbourhood to attend high school at Lord Byng Secondary School. She was named after her great-aunt, from whom she gained the nickname "Cobie". Smulders describes herself as "a fluent listener" of French. She has four sisters. Smulders was also a member of the Girl Guides of Canada as a child, participating as a Brownie (Girl Guide program for 7- to 10-year-olds). In her youth, Smulders aspired to be a marine biologist. She took an interest in theatre throughout high school and briefly studied at the University of Victoria before returning to acting.
