10 surprising facts about Cobie Smulders

Thick Brush Stroke Cobie Smulders was born in Vancouver, and has dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States.

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Smulders is a huge fan of the band Radiohead and has attended several of their concerts.

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In her early twenties, Smulders was diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery to overcome it.

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Smulders is a trained dancer and has taken classes in ballet, jazz, and modern dance.

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