Shaelyn Cado Killam was born on May 16, 2009, in New York City, New York. She is the eldest daughter of actors Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders. She has a younger sister, born in January 2015. Shaelyn holds American nationality and is of white ethnic background. As of recent updates, she is enrolled at South Orangetown Middle School in New York.
Taran Killam and Cobie Smulders began dating in 2006 and were married on September 8, 2012, in Solvang, California. At the time of their wedding, Shaelyn was three years old. The couple has maintained a strong and private relationship, free from public speculation or rumors of separation. They are focused on raising their two daughters and have remained out of the tabloid spotlight regarding personal matters.
Taran Killam began his acting career in the mid-1990s, appearing in projects such as “Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult.” He gained early prominence on the Nickelodeon series “All That,” where he showcased his comedic talents. Over the years, he has appeared in notable films including “Just Married,” “Big Fat Liar,” “Stuck in the Suburbs,” and “Anderson's Cross.”
In 2013, Killam appeared in the critically acclaimed film “12 Years a Slave,” portraying the character Abram Hamilton. The ensemble cast received recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He continued his work in mainstream cinema with roles such as Jim McNaughton in the 2014 film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Cobie Smulders began her acting career in the early 2000s. One of her first film roles was a brief appearance in “Walking Tall.” She held minor television roles, including a part in “Smallville” in 2004, before gaining widespread fame as Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother.” She portrayed the role across all nine seasons, appearing in over 200 episodes.
Smulders further expanded her career by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Agent Maria Hill, debuting in “The Avengers” (2012). She reprised the role in several Marvel films including “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.” Her contributions to both television and film have solidified her status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
