Cristin Milioti was born on August 16, 1985, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She is of Italian, Irish, and Czech descent. Milioti attended Cherry Hill High School East and took acting classes at Long Lake Camp for the Arts. She later attended New York University but dropped out after a year to pursue acting full-time.
Milioti’s early career primarily focused on stage work. She made her Broadway debut in 2007 in the play Coram Boy. She received significant recognition for her role as Girl in the musical Once, for which she won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2013 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her other stage credits include The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Some Americans Abroad, and Stunning.
Milioti has had a successful television career, with recurring and starring roles in various series. She is widely recognized for playing Tracy McConnell, “The Mother,” in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2013-2014). She also starred in the HBO Max series Made for Love (2021-2022) and the anthology series Fargo (2015), where she played Betsy Solverson.
Milioti has appeared in several films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her notable film credits include:
Milioti’s work has garnered critical acclaim and recognition. She won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for Once. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, also for