With ‘Friends’ ending in 2004, network executives scrambled to find the next big show. ‘How I Met Your Mother‘ seemed to be an answer. A show about twenty-somethings trying to find their way in love and life was accepted with open arms. It was the perfect sitcom to replace ‘Friends,’ which became ‘Friends’ for the new generation.
While ‘Friends’ provided its successor with a handbook of storytelling tropes and characters, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ carved its path. Its perspective-driven storytelling and memorable characters made it a beloved show for the 21st-century audience. Like ‘Friends,’ it was the sitcom of its time. As the show became more popular, the principal cast made mind-boggling salaries.
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‘How I Met Your Mother’ Cast’s Salaries
‘How I Met Your Mother’ follows Ted Mosby, an architect, who narrates to his children the events that led him to meet their mother. His adventures are made more lively by the presence of his best friends, the married couple Lilly and Marshall, the on-and-off love interest Robin, and the single party boy Barney. Despite its controversial finale, the sitcom enjoyed a successful nine-season run.
The show’s primary cast was Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, and Alyson Hannigan. Reportedly, most primary cast members earned a salary of $225,000 per episode paycheck, up to about $5 million per season. However, Neil Patrick Harris, who played the iconic character of Barney Stinson, pocketed a salary of $400,000 per episode. While it may seem unfair given the talented ensemble cast, Barney Stinson was the main reason people remember the show.
Wayne Brady, who had a recurring role as Barney’s brother James, made $30,000 each per episode. After doing fourteen episodes, his total earnings from the show add up to $400,000. Though there are no official figures, Cristin Millioti reportedly got $25,000 per episode on ‘How I Met You Mother.’
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What’s The Net Worth Of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Cast?
According to the Celebrity Net Worth, Jason Segel is among the wealthiest cast member, with a net worth of $50 million. Neil Patrick Harris, who played the legendary Barney Stinson, also has a net worth of $50 million. He started with the same per episode salary as the rest but took almost half a million later.
Alyson Hannigan, who played Lily on the show, has a net worth of $40 million. Josh Radnor has a total net worth of $30 million. Cobbie Smulders, with $25 million, is bottom of the list. Wayne Brady and Cristin Millioti, who had recurring roles on the show, have a net worth of $12 million and $4 million, respectively.
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