American comedy How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) took viewers by storm from the moment it premiered in 2005. The sitcom follows the story of Ted Mosby and his circle of friends in New York City, and is framed around Ted telling his future children about the events between 2005 and 2013 that led to him meeting their mother. Their mother’s identity remains a mystery to the audience up until the very last episode, with the show’s unique premise setting it apart from other comedies.
The show ran for nine successful seasons until 2014, scooping up 21 prestigious awards along the way – and 91 nominations! If you’ve wondered what your favourite cast members are up to now, and which one fared the best after the show ended, read on to discover which How I Met Your Mother star is the richest today. All dollar amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
How They Made Their Money: Which Former How I Met Your Mother Star Is Richest Today?
Lyndsy Fonseca: $2 million (£1.5m)
Lyndsy Fonseca got her big break on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless before landing the role of Penny Mosby in HIMYM. As the future daughter of main character Ted, Fonseca appeared in every episode, but she actually filmed all of her scenes during the first season. This included the season nine finale, and Fonseca had to sign a non-disclosure agreement that swore her to secrecy about the show’s ending.
The reason for the advance filming was that Fonseca was just 18 when HIMYM began. As the showrunners didn’t know how long the series would last for, they wanted to prevent the teen actress from ageing on screen.
By filming all her scenes during season one, Fonseca had ample opportunity to pursue other projects while HIMYM was still airing. This included blockbuster movies like Hot Tub Time Machine.
Now in her thirties, Fonseca is estimated to be worth a cool $2 million (£1.5m).
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Ashley Williams: $3 million (£2.3m)
Ashley Williams played Victoria, a recurring character who made appearances in seasons one, seven, eight, and nine of HIMYM. As the on-and-off again girlfriend of Ted Mosby, Victoria was a fan favourite contender for the mysterious “mom” character.
Since her stint on HIMYM, Williams has continud to rack up an impressive list of small-screen credits, guest-starring in everything from acclaimed legal drama The Good Wife to smash hit comedy series Girls.
Today, Williams is estimated to be worth $3 million (£2.3m).
David Henrie: $3 million (£2.3m)
David Henrie played Luke, the teenage son of Ted Mosby. Like his on-screen sister Lyndsy Fonseca, he appeared in every episode of the sitcom, with his scenes were filmed in the early days of the show to prevent on-screen ageing. Naturally, he also had to sign a non-disclosure agreement that prevented him from spoiling the show’s ending.
Henrie’s fortune is estimated to sit at $3 million (£2.3m), with some sources suggesting it could even be as high as $6 million (£4.6m).
Cristin Milioti: $4 million (£3m)
Major spoiler alert: Cristin Milioti played quirky bass player Tracy McConnell, who was eventually revealed to be the future wife of Ted Mosby and the show’s “Mother” character.
Although she was a crucial character for the show’s entire run, Milioti wasn’t actually cast until season eight. The show’s producers wanted a relatively unknown actress for the part, and Milioti’s performances in the likes of satirical sitcom 30 Rock and legal drama The Good Wife caught their attention.
Sources peg her net worth at a cool $4 million (£3m).
Wayne Brady: $10 million (£7.7m)
Wayne Brady played the recurring role of James Stinson, the older half-brother of main character Barney. Brady made his HIMYM debut in the show’s second series and had a starring role in 13 episodes throughout the show’s nine-season run.
Brady’s net worth is around $10 million (£7.7m), although some sources suggest his fortune could actually be closer to $12 million (£9.2m).
Josh Radnor: $16 million (£12.3m)
Josh Radnor played the show’s hopeless romantic and main protagonist, Ted Mosby. HIMYM signalled a major break for the actor, whose previous credits had included “Tour Guide” in the 2001 comedy Not Another Teen Movie, as well as minor roles in TV shows such as ER and Law & Order.
Sources estimate that Radnor’s wealth sits anywhere between $16 million (£12.3m) and $30 million (£23m).
Cobie Smulders: $18 million (£13.8m)
Canadian actress Cobie Smulders played Robin Scherbatsky, who was a main character and the love interest of Ted Mosby throughout HIMYM. Like Radnor, Smulders was reportedly banking $225,000 (£172.6k) per episode by the show’s final season.
Her diverse acting career has banked Smulders an estimated $18 million (£13.8m), though some sources suggest her fortune could be as high as $25 million (£19.2m).
Alyson Hannigan: $40 million (£30.7m)
Alyson Hannigan played lovable fan favourite Lily Aldrin throughout all nine seasons of HIMYM. As a main cast member, she was reportedly earning $225,000 (£172.6k) per episode by the time the show wrapped.
Sources suggest her fortune sits at a hefty $40 million (£30.7m).
Jason Segel: $50 million (£39.1m)
Next up is Jason Segel, who played Hannigan’s on-screen husband Marshall Eriksen. As a main cast member for all nine seasons of HIMYM, Segel was also taking home that staggering $225,000 (£172.6k) paycheque per episode by the final series.
Segel is estimated to be worth an incredible $50 million (£39.1m).
Neil Patrick Harris: $50 million (£39.1m)
The womanising Barney Stinson was played by Neil Patrick Harris who, like his fellow main cast members, was taking home a hefty $225,000 (£172.6k) per episode towards the end of HIMYM.
Harris is worth an estimated $50 million.