Cristin Milioti, a talented American actress and singer, has gained recognition for her performances on Broadway, including ‘That Face’, ‘Stunning’, and ‘Once’, which earned her a ‘Tony Award’. However, it was her role as ‘Tracy McConnell’ on the hit sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother’ from 2013 to 2014 that truly made her a household name.
Early Life
On August 16, 1985, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Cristin Milioti was born to Clark Vincent Milioti and Catherine Milioti. Milioti is said to have developed a passion for acting at a young age, having been inspired by her time at Long Lake Camp for the Arts during her middle school years.
She pursued this passion throughout her time at Cherry Hill High School, participating in various plays until her graduation in 2003. Following her graduation from high school, Milioti applied to New York University with the intention of studying acting.
However, she ultimately decided to leave the program after less than a year in order to focus on pursuing her passion for acting and honing her craft.
Despite her initial aspirations, the aspiring actress faced disappointment in her career, only securing roles in commercials such as the national marketing campaign for Ford Edge.
However, her luck turned around in 2006 when she was given the opportunity to play Mairead in the Lyceum Theater’s production of “Inishmore” and later landed the role of Catherine Sacrimoni on “The Sopranos” (2006-2007).
Cristin Milioti’s Career
Cristin Milioti is a highly acclaimed figure in the world of Broadway. Her numerous stage appearances have captivated audiences and earned her widespread recognition.
In 2007, she made her Broadway debut as ‘Alice Ashbrook’ in the renowned adaptation of Jamila Gavin’s novel, ‘Coram Boy,’ written by Helen Edmundson.
In 2009, Cristin Milioti portrayed the role of ‘Lily’ in ‘Stunning’ at the Lincoln Center Theater. The following year, she starred in ‘That Face’ at the ‘Manhattan Theatre Club’ and received a nomination for the ‘Lucille Lortel Award’ in the ‘Outstanding Lead Actress’ category.
She achieved her greatest success in ‘Once’ during her stage career, appearing in the production from 2011 to 2013.
She shared the stage with lead soloist Steve Kazee and together they won the 2013 Grammy Award for ‘Best Musical Theater Album.’ Additionally, she was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her outstanding performance as the ‘Best Actress in a Musical.’
Cristin Milioti made her television debut in advertisements, and in 2006, she made a guest appearance on the CBS medical drama “3 lbs.” and started a three-episode run as Catherine Sacrimoni on the HBO show “The Sopranos.”
In 1997, she first appeared on screen in “Greetings from the Shore” and later went on to star in “Year of the Carnivore” in 2009. She also made guest appearances on “The Unusuals” (2009), “The Good Wife” (2010), “30 Rock” (2011), and “Nurse Jackie” (2011).
In 2012, she was featured in “I Am Ben” and “The Brass Teapot,” as well as portraying Janet Pandamiglio in “Sleepwalk with Me,” a film written and directed by her co-star Mike Birbiglia.
In 2013, she appeared in the comedy “Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship” and acted alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, and Matthew McConaughey in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
Between 2013 and 2014, Milioti portrayed Tracy McConnell / The Mother in “How I Met Your Mother,” debuting in the season eight finale. She took on the role of Zelda Vasco in NBC’s “A to Z” for one season (2014-2015), and also appeared in the films “The Occupants” (2014) and “It Had to Be You” (2015).
In 2018, Cristin Milioti was a main cast member on the CBS All Access comedic series “No Activity,” and in 2019 she made a guest appearance on “Modern Love” on Amazon Prime Video.
The following year, she played the role of Sarah Wilder in the science fiction romantic comedy “Palm Springs” alongside Andy Samberg, and also made a guest appearance on the Apple TV+ show “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet.”
In 2021, Cristin took on the lead role of Hazel Green in “Made for Love,” and she provided the voice for Barb in the “A Serious Flanders” episode of “The Simpsons.”
Personal Life
There is no confirmed evidence that Cristin Milioti is married. She was previously in a relationship with furniture maker-turned-actor Jesse Hooker and the two shared an apartment in Brooklyn, but it is uncertain if they are still together since there have been reports of a breakup several years ago.
Net Worth
Cristin Milioti, an American actress and singer, has a net worth of $4 million. She is known for her role as the mother in the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” (2013-2014), as well as her performances in HBO’s “Made for Love” (2021-present) and the highly acclaimed film “Palm Springs” (2020), which earned a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and was sold for a record-breaking $17.5 million at the Sundance Film Festival.
