Top 115 Cobie Smulders Quotes

‘The L-Word’ was such a great show because of the amazing writing and characters, but maybe because it was such a new concept, people couldn’t pick up on it, but I think it was down to the dynamic characters and how well done it was.

I really like the character of Jack Reacher – I thought he was interesting.

Kindness is something that I feel is leaving us a little bit – people are getting more self-involved.

I was really into ‘Cocktail’ when I was younger – probably the most – followed by ‘Top Gun.’

The real women who decide to enlist to work their way up in the ranks to become a Major in the United States Army are some freakin’ tough broads.

Models need to be unionized.

In my early twenties, I had no idea who I was. And I think that’s one reason you should try different relationships. I’ve had good and bad ones, but I took away things from them that helped me become who I am.

There are so many ways to work out, and it is exhausting.

When I got the script for ‘Winter Soldier,’ I was so excited to see that my character finally gets to punch somebody! So I took tae kwon do three times a week. I wanted to feel like I could hold my own in a roomful of superheroes.

I was really into ‘Cocktail’ when I was younger – probably the most – followed by ‘Top Gun.’

‘The L-Word’ was such a great show because of the amazing writing and characters, but maybe because it was such a new concept, people couldn’t pick up on it, but I think it was down to the dynamic characters and how well done it was.

I live a life where I have a huge support system, and I’ve been very lucky.

What’s more awkward than doing a shower scene? Rehearsing a shower scene.

In my early twenties, I had no idea who I was. And I think that’s one reason you should try different relationships. I’ve had good and bad ones, but I took away things from them that helped me become who I am.

Kindness is something that I feel is leaving us a little bit – people are getting more self-involved.

I don’t think I’ll ever feel like I’m cancer-free.

I’m always looking for interesting stories, and I feel in independent film there’s more opportunity.

The Marvel world is a pure joy to be a part of.

I know my body’s limits. I’ve never enjoyed Spin classes, where they’re like, ‘Push it further!’ I’m like, ‘No. If I pull something, I can’t work tomorrow.’ That’s why I gave up Bikram yoga.

They’re inherently good people, every single person that I’ve ever worked with on an ‘Avengers’ film. I think they want to do good, and they want people to be happy, and they want to speak what they believe.

I love macaroni and cheese. I could eat it every meal of the day.

I’d love to shoot something in Toronto; I’d love to bring something to Canada. I’m dying to shoot something in Vancouver where I’m from.

I would really love to sit with Kathryn Hepburn because I find her so interesting.

I’m always looking for interesting stories, and I feel in independent film there’s more opportunity.

I love working out.

I played football for 12 years, but I would always trick myself into exercise, like by taking a dance class.

There’s something cool about traveling when you’re young. There’s a sense of camaraderie. You learn more about yourself.

I wanted to be a marine biologist my whole life until I graduated high school. And even now, I’m still like, ‘Maybe I’ll just quit the biz and go to Santa Cruz and study marine biology and have my own research center in the Bahamas.’ Yeah, I’m sure it would be just that smooth.

There’s sacrifice involved. Either you’re going to work a lot and not get to spend time with your kid, or you’re going to spend a ton of time with your kid, and you’re sacrificing your career.

I like to think that I’m extremely method with my tactics on getting work.

I had to get healthy for a period in my life, so I learned a lot about food and diet.

The experience of pregnancy – it depends on your situation, but it can be quite isolating.

I try to take an exercise class twice a week.

The problem is my movie career is hindering my hockey schedule.

I like to challenge myself and grow as an actress.

I studied acting throughout high school, then modelling took over because it brought more opportunity. When I quit modelling, coming back to Vancouver, I registered at the University of Victoria.

I know my body’s limits. I’ve never enjoyed Spin classes, where they’re like, ‘Push it further!’ I’m like, ‘No. If I pull something, I can’t work tomorrow.’ That’s why I gave up Bikram yoga.

I seek out things that terrify me, like an improv class. I’m terrified of sharks, but I scuba dive. I’m not good at auditioning, but I force myself to do it all the time. I’ve never met anybody who is fearless, but the more you push against your own boundaries, the easier it becomes to push.

Since my article in ‘Women’s Health’ came out, I have had so many conversations with women about their own battles with cancer, and it feels so empowering to open up this dialogue and learn from each other.

I actually kind of prefer working with an ensemble. It’s just cool to be surrounded by such great people.

I want to do a Tennessee Williams play.

I wish that we, as women, spent as much time on the well-being of our insides as we do with our looks on the outside.

Models need to be unionized.

I’m just looking for really good projects with varying characters – ones I haven’t done before – so I can continue to grow as an actress.

One of the major complaints for long-running shows is that they become mundane.

I saw ‘Starbuck’ before I ever knew I would be involved in ‘Delivery Man,’ but I liked it, and then a couple of months went by, and I really knew I wanted to audition for it when it became available.

There’s something cool about traveling when you’re young. There’s a sense of camaraderie. You learn more about yourself.

‘The Avengers’ happened because I’m friends with Joss Whedon, and he sort of brought me into the mix when they were looking for Maria Hill.

I had to get healthy for a period in my life, so I learned a lot about food and diet.

Just when your ovaries should be brimming with youthful follicles, cancerous cells overtook mine, threatening to end my fertility and potentially my life.

I’m pretty money savvy. My dad made me read ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ when I was 12 – this investing book about how to manage your money and be smart. So I’m kind of like a grandmother.

I love having my husband at home. Especially when I have to leave the country so he can take care of our children.

Canadians have an inherent good nature, and they are used to being made fun of.

Wonder Woman is such an amazing character.

I’ve never been the person who’s like, ‘I’ve got to get a four-pack of abs!’ And I’m not the type to go to the gym and run on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then lift weights.

People always let me know when their team beats the Canucks.

Before I did ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ I was not considered a comedic actress.

I feel like starring in a TV show is such a fun thing.

I have so many single girlfriends who fit themselves into the mold of what they think a guy’s looking for. But being comfortable around men is about being comfortable with yourself. They gravitate toward confidence. Really, that is what they want to be around.

I do Pilates because it’s important for me to have a healthy back when I’m 70 so I’m not hunched over and in pain. That’s more important to me than being thin.

I like to challenge myself. Whether that’s on television or film or on stage, that’s what I’m going to go for.

The best of me now lives on in my two little women, baby girls I was lucky enough to be able to make with my own body.

Who isn’t a fan of Tom Cruise? He has been in so many amazing movies.

I like to challenge myself. Whether that’s on television or film or on stage, that’s what I’m going to go for.

My usual day: a green smoothie for breakfast – if I want to get fancy, it’s eggs on arugula – fruit for a snack, a salad with protein for lunch, and fish and quinoa for dinner.

I’m very simplistic. I like jewelry that is small, that is a statement piece but with a delicate statement.

For some reason, when I think feminism, I think, like, ‘Well, you can’t include men if you’re talking about feminism and being a feminist,’ so I get a little bit muddled. I find it to be a bit grey. Then if you say you are not a feminist, that means that you’re not pro-woman!

I left ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and jumped right onto an episode of ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.,’ the TV show. I wrapped, and the next day I was on set shooting ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

I don’t think I’ll ever feel like I’m cancer-free.

Anytime anybody jumps out at me, I scream.

I don’t allow the stress of the unknown to affect my health, and I listen to my body when it sends me distress signals.

I have a very flexible and easy schedule that affords me a wonderful lifestyle in Los Angeles. I’m able to be a very present mother, able to pursue other projects.