Lily Aldrin is a main character in the CBS television series How I Met Your Mother , portrayed by Alyson Hannigan
. She is a kindergarten teacher and amateur painter who later becomes an art consultant
. Lily is married to Marshall Eriksen, and they have three children together
. She is best friends with Ted Mosby, Robin Scherbatsky, and Barney Stinson
. Lily grew up in Brooklyn, New York, with a feminist mother, Janice Aldrin, and an absentee father, Mickey Aldrin, who is an unsuccessful board game creator and has a complicated relationship with her
. In her youth, Lily was part of the goth subculture and dated a high school boyfriend named Scooter before meeting Marshall at Wesleyan University in 1996
. Her personality is described as witty, caring, loyal, but also manipulative and sometimes self-centered
. She often meddles in her friends' relationships, particularly Ted's, and has a secret shopping addiction
. Despite her quirks, Lily is a central, stabilizing figure in the group and her relationship with Marshall is one of the show's core storylines
. The Aldrin family includes:
- Lily Aldrin: kindergarten teacher, painter, and art consultant.
- Janice Aldrin: Lily's feminist mother who worked two jobs
- Mickey Aldrin: Lily's father, a board game creator with a troubled past and a gambling addiction who eventually redeems himself and helps with his grandson
Lily's character arc includes struggles with career aspirations, family dynamics, and balancing her personal life with her friendships
. Alyson Hannigan's portrayal of Lily Aldrin has been widely recognized and contributed significantly to the show's popularity
. In summary, "Aldrin" in How I Met Your Mother primarily refers to Lily Aldrin, a key character known for her complex personality, strong friendships, and family ties, especially with her husband Marshall and her parents Janice and Mickey Aldrin
