From SNL Stages to Superhero Homes: Inside Cobie Smulders’ Marriage to Comedy Hunk Taran Killam

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In April 2015, Cobie Smulders kept it classy while attending the premiere of her latest film, Avengers: Age of Ultron, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. She was joined by her husband, Taran Killam, and co-stars Elizabeth Olsen, Linda Cardellini, and Scarlett Johansson.

Hollywood's Glamorous Couple: Cobie Smulders with husband Taran Killam at the Avengers: Age of Ultron premiere, showcasing elegance and styleHollywood’s Glamorous Couple: Cobie Smulders with husband Taran Killam at the Avengers: Age of Ultron premiere, showcasing elegance and style (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

The Romantic Tale: How Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam’s Love Story Began

Their first meeting was in 2005 when Killam shot a pilot titled “Nobody’s Watching” with Canadian actor Paul Campbell, who had known Smulders for years as they shared the same agent.

However, Smulders failed to make an impression on Killam. He did not recognize her when they later met again at a birthday party and eventually started dating.

Destined to Meet: Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders' love story began back in 2005, blossoming into a beautiful family lifeDestined to Meet: Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders’ love story began back in 2005, blossoming into a beautiful family life (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

Cobie Smulders revealed on “Busy Tonight” that her husband, Taran Killam, doesn’t remember their first meeting.

Smulders recounted how she approached Killam to compliment his performance on a TV show, as he was a friend of her friend Paul. Despite this interaction, Killam had no recollection of it. Smulders humorously noted that she made “zero impression” on him then. 

Now they’re married and have a beautiful daughter,” Campbell told television critic Bill Brioux. “She owes me huge.”

“It was hot and heavy a month in,” Killam told Us Weekly about realizing Smulders was the one.

“She was driving me around and suddenly she did a U-turn for no reason and I was like, ‘What is happening? What are you doing?’ And she was like, ‘Sorry. It’s something I always do.’”

Cobie Smulders had seen a little girl at a lemonade stand. “I was done,” Killam told the weekly celebrity and entertainment magazine. “I was done,” he repeated himself.

Wedded Bliss: Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam, united in marriage since 2012, share a moment of joy and loveWedded Bliss: Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam, united in marriage since 2012, share a moment of joy and love (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

From Romance to Family Life: Cobie and Taran’s Journey Together

Wearing a wedding dress from bridal designer Claire Pettibone, Smulders married her longtime boyfriend at the Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang, California, on September 8, 2012.

They have two daughters, Shaelyn Cado Killam (2009) and Janita Mae Killam (2015). In September 2019, Cobie Smulders shared her enduring love story with her husband, Taran Killam, during an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” 

She expressed how fortunate she feels to have had Killam by her side for over a decade, describing their journey through their 20s together as both miraculous and challenging.

“Isn’t he just a dream?” she said of her husband. “I’m a very lucky woman. This magic happened 14 years ago. We’ve been together since we were 22 years young. We were babies and we survived our 20s together — I don’t know how that’s possible, but we did. It’s crazy.”

“We were 22, the friend was turning 30, so we were like, ‘This chick is super old. Whoa,’” she recalled about meeting at a friend’s birthday party. “We met and got along and he thought I was also 30. So it was a really funny meeting of like, ‘When were you born?’”

Cherishing Motherhood: Cobie Smulders with daughter Shaelyn Cado Killam, capturing the essence of maternal love in 2012Cherishing Motherhood: Cobie Smulders with daughter Shaelyn Cado Killam, capturing the essence of maternal love in 2012 (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

Best known for his television work on shows such as The Amanda Show, Wild ‘n Out, Mad TV, and Saturday Night Live, Taran Killam dated Amanda Bynes from 2001 to 2002.

Cobie Smulders’ Radiant Red Carpet Look

Elegance in Hollywood: Cobie Smulders accessorizes with Kimberly McDonald jewelry at the Avengers: Age of Ultron premiere at Dolby Theatre, April 13, 2015Elegance in Hollywood: Cobie Smulders accessorizes with Kimberly McDonald jewelry at the Avengers: Age of Ultron premiere at Dolby Theatre, April 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

The then 33-year-old Canadian actress, whose full name is Jacoba Francisca Maria “Cobie” Smulders-Killam, donned a two-tone strapless block tea-length dress from the Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2015 collection.

She accessorized with Kimberly Mcdonald jewelry and completed the outfit with a pair of metallic silver “Minati” pointy-toe pumps from Jimmy Choo.

Sartorial Elegance: Cobie Smulders in a chic, two-tone Bibhu Mohapatra dress at the Avengers premiereSartorial Elegance: Cobie Smulders in a chic, two-tone Bibhu Mohapatra dress at the Avengers premiere (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

We wonder why she chose to wear such an awful pair of shoes with such a stunning dress.

Cobie Smulders' feet in metallic silver "Minati" pointy-toe pumps from Jimmy ChooCobie Smulders’ feet in metallic silver “Minati” pointy-toe pumps from Jimmy Choo (Credit: WENN / Apega / FayesVision / Nikki Nelson / Avalon / Stefan Jeremiah)

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