Who Played Robin Scherbatsky: Full Profile of the Character and Actress

On the long-running CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, Robin Scherbatsky is one of the core members of the friend group and a central romantic foil to Ted Mosby. Portrayed by Canadian actress Cobie Smulders, Robin is a strong-willed, career-driven Canadian journalist whose personal and professional journey runs parallel to the series’ themes of love, timing, and growth. This profile outlines who played Robin, how the character evolved across nine seasons, and why her dynamic with the ensemble remains influential in sitcom storytelling.