Why did Britney Spears appear on How I Met Your Mother?

How I Met Your Mother may have featured plenty of big-name celebrity cameos, but an appearance by Britney Spears was apparently a bridge too far for Neil Patrick Harris. Beginning in 2005, How I Met Your Mother started life as a hangout sitcom with a difference.

How old was Britney Spears in How I Met Your Mother?

Among the 18-to-49-year-old demographic, it was the most-watched episode of the series ever.

Who got paid the most on How I Met Your Mother?

Since Harris brought such electricity to the series, he was the highest-paid cast member. Though there are no reports on how much he made in season one, he took home $400,000 per episode for the series' final season, according to Insider.

Was Mandy Moore on How I Met Your Mother?

Ted got drunk with a girl named Amy — played by Mandy Moore — and woke up the next morning with a butterfly tattoo on his back. Throughout the episode, Moore's character mocked and made fun of Barney.

Did Britney Spears save Himym?

Britney Spears saved the show from low ratings. The pop singer guest-starred as Abby the receptionist on season three, episode 13. According to E! News, cocreator Carter Bays told Reddit that she helped bring in new viewers and saved the show from low ratings. "By golly she put our show on the map.

How rich is Ted Mosby?

Don't forget about Josh Radnor who played Ted Mosby. He's tried to sustain roles in new TV shows but mostly found bigger success on the Broadway stage. Doing so helped build him a $20 million net worth.

Who does Ted marry?

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Who sabotaged Barney?

Although the mystery woman in “The Bracket” – handily only seen from behind – was actually played by Tess Parker (True Blood) rather than Britney Spears, it was revealed in the penultimate season 3 episode “Everything Must Go” that Abby was Barney's saboteur.

Can Britney Spears spend her own money?

"Her conservators decide whether or not she works, as she cannot enter into contracts for herself because she is legally not her own person. Britney Spears needs permission from her conservators to leave her house or spend any of her own money."

Who was the girl stalking Barney?

Although the mystery woman in “The Bracket” – handily only seen from behind – was actually played by Tess Parker (True Blood) rather than Britney Spears, it was revealed in the penultimate season 3 episode “Everything Must Go” that Abby was Barney's saboteur.