Cobie Smulders
🔥 TrendingJacoba 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). 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).
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Facts about Cobie Smulders
Did you know that Cobie Smulders speaks French fluently, a skill she occasionally demonstrates in her roles?
- She originally aspired to be a marine biologist before a modeling career led her to acting.
- She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25 and underwent multiple surgeries.
- Her first name, Jacoba, is Dutch, and she was named after her great-aunt.
- She was discovered by a modeling agency in her teens, leading to work in various cities worldwide.
- She is married to actor and comedian Taran Killam, with whom she has two daughters.
Her nine-season run as Robin Scherbatsky on 'How I Met Your Mother' established her as a beloved comedic talent. This success directly paved the way for her significant role as Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, securing her status in two major pop culture franchises.
Cobie Smulders leaves a lasting impression through her versatile acting, deftly navigating between iconic comedic characters and impactful action heroines, solidifying her place in modern television and film.
