Where Is the “How I Met Your Mother” Cast Now? See the Stars Today, 20 Years After the Hit Sitcom Premiered

The beloved sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” captured the hearts of viewers for nine seasons, from its debut in 2005 to its finale in 2014. The show, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, revolved around the adventures of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and his close-knit group of friends, Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel), Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders), Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan) at MacLaren’s Pub in New York City. Narrated by Bob Saget as Future Ted, the series charmed audiences with its storytelling and humor.

As the 20th anniversary of the show’s premiere approaches, fans may be wondering where the cast members are now. Josh Radnor, who portrayed Ted Mosby, has ventured into various projects such as the TV drama “Mercy Street” and the FX miniseries “Fleishman Is in Trouble.” In his personal life, Radnor got engaged to clinical psychologist Jordana Jacobs in 2023 and exchanged vows in a picturesque ceremony in January 2024.

Cobie Smulders, known for her role as Robin Scherbatsky, transitioned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Maria Hill after her time on “How I Met Your Mother.” Smulders has been happily married to former SNL cast member Taran Killam since 2012, and the couple shares two daughters.

Neil Patrick Harris, who portrayed the iconic character Barney Stinson, continued to showcase his talent by taking on roles in projects like “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “Uncoupled.” Harris married actor and chef David Burtka in 2014, and the couple shares twins Gideon and Harper.

Alyson Hannigan, who played Lily Aldrin, explored voice acting in “Fancy Nancy” and appeared in the “Kim Possible” live-action reboot. Outside of her professional endeavours, Hannigan tied the knot with her “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” costar Alexis Denisof in 2003, and they have two daughters together.

Jason Segel, best known as Marshall Eriksen, ventured into film projects like “Our Friend” and the HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Following his split with photographer Alexis Mixter in 2021, Segel found love again with Kayla Radomski, a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and the couple recently became engaged in June 2025.

Cristin Milioti, who portrayed Tracy McConnell, Ted’s wife, expanded her presence in the TV industry with roles in “Fargo,” “Made for Love,” and “The Resort.” Milioti recently won an Emmy award for her role in “The Penguin” opposite Colin Farrell.

Lyndsy Fonseca, known for her role as Penny Mosby, continued her acting career with appearances in shows like “Agent Carter” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.” In 2016, Fonseca tied the knot with her “Nikita” costar Noah Bean, and the couple now have two daughters.

David Henrie, who played Luke, Ted and Tracy’s son, delved into directing with his feature directorial debut “This Is the Year” and portrayed a younger Ronald Reagan in the biopic “Reagan.” Henrie married former Miss Delaware Maria Cahill in 2017, and the couple now have three children.

As the “How I Met Your Mother” cast members continue to pursue their careers and personal lives, fans can look back fondly on the memories and joy the show brought over its nine-season run. The legacy of the legendary sitcom lives on through the individual successes and endeavors of its talented cast.