Who is Robin in How I Met Your Mother​?

How I Met Your Mother is a popular sitcom that aired from 2005 to 2014, spanning nine seasons and 208 episodes. The show is made by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas for CBS. The show follows Ted Mosby as he narrates a long story to his children about how he met their mother. The story revolves around Ted and his close friends, Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin. It is set in New York and the show is known for its sarcasm, humor, and emotional depth.

Robin Scherbatsky is one of the main characters in the show. She is portrayed as a strong, independent, career-oriented woman. She is an important part of Ted’s friend group. Robin’s character adds depth to the storyline as her journey is filled with personal and professional challenges. She goes through many emotional ups and downs. Let’s take a look at Robin’s character and the actress who plays her.

Who is Robin in How I Met Your Mother?

Robin Scherbatsky is introduced in the first episode of the show as Ted’s potential love interest. Ted instantly falls for her, leading to his famous “I love you” confession on their first date. However, Robin didn’t want a serious relationship at that time and rejected him. They remained friends throughout the show and had an on-and-off relationship over time.

Robin is from Canada and had an unusual childhood. She was raised strictly by her military father, who always treated her like a son and made her play hockey and hunt. She was also a teenage popstar in Canada, which she was embarrassed about. Her stage name was Robin Sparkles. She was always mocked by her friends for her Canadian background in the show. Her friends, especially Barney, made jokes about her accent and culture.

Robin is a hardworking journalist who has a dream of becoming a top news anchor. In the start, she struggles with her job, from reporting minor stories to hosting a morning show. She eventually achieves her dream of becoming a renowned reporter. Her ambition often clashed with her personal life, because of which she had to make difficult choices, especially in her relationships.

After Ted, she has been in relationships with many people. Her relationship with Barney has been an important part of her storyline. Their relationship started as a casual one, as Barney had a reputation for being a playboy. With time, their relationship got serious as Barney fell in love with her and they ended up getting engaged and later got married. But in the end, they got divorced, highlighting Robin's independence.

In the finale, after her divorce with Barney, she distanced herself from the group and focused on her work. Eventually, she meets Ted again, and in the final episode, they get back together.

Who plays Robin in How I Met Your Mother?

Cobie Smulders plays the role of Robin in the show. She is a Canadian actress, born on April 3, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She started her career with modelling before transitioning into acting. She made her acting debut with the sci-fi show Special Unit 2 in 2002. In 2004, she made her film debut with the film Walking Tall. She gained her breakthrough with the superhit sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Apart from the sitcom, she gained international popularity with her role as the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Maria Hill, in MCU. Her MCU appearances include The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), etc. Her other films include Safe Haven (2013), The Lego Movie franchise (2014–2019), The Intervention (2016), Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), etc.

In 2009, she got engaged to actor and comedian Taran Killam, and after three years, they got married in September 2012 in Solvang, California. The couple has 2 daughters, Shaelyn and Janita.

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