HIMYM’s Cobie Smulders reveals her secret on-set technique that left Josh Radnor blushing before intimate scenes.
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Cobie’s Cheeky On-Set Antics
Cobie Smulders had a special way to break the ice before intimate scenes with Josh Radnor.
The HIMYM star would whisper utterly inappropriate things just seconds before cameras rolled.
This playful strategy became her signature move throughout their years working together, leaving Radnor red-faced and often speechless.
Behind The Scenes Chemistry
Robin and Ted’s relationship captivated fans for nine seasons, but the actors’ professional rapport was equally fascinating.
During a recent episode of “How We Made Your Mother” podcast, Smulders revealed her technique for creating authentic post-intimate moments.
She’d use acting theory about “the moment before” to establish what had theoretically just happened between their characters.
Taking Method Acting To New Heights
“I’m an amazing scene partner,” Smulders joked during the podcast interview.
Her commitment to creating realistic connections meant whispering things so shocking that Radnor would literally freeze up.
Thomas and the production team had no idea this was happening during the show’s nearly decade-long run, making the revelation even more surprising to longtime fans.
The Unspoken Competition
While Neil Patrick Harris had his own reputation for crude humor, Radnor insisted Smulders was in a league of her own.
“Neil has a real ability to be gross,” he admitted during the podcast.
“He is nothing compared to the depravity that Cobie Smulders laid out.”
The timing of these whispers was apparently impeccable—finishing just as directors called action.
A Secret Between Co-Stars
Despite multiple attempts by podcast host Craig Thomas to extract examples, Smulders kept the specifics private.
“Only Josh and I know exactly what was said,” she teased, leaving fans to wonder.
Radnor suggested viewers might spot moments in blooper reels where his unexpected laughter resulted from her whispered comments during bed scenes.
Legacy Of Laughter
HIMYM ran from 2005 to 2014, telling Ted’s winding journey to meet his children’s mother.
While the show focused on relationships and friendship, these behind-the-scenes stories add another layer to the beloved sitcom.
The chemistry between cast members clearly extended beyond scripted moments, creating authentic connections that translated to screen.