HIMYF’s Hilary Duff Knows Exactly Who She Wants The Father To Be – Looper

It seems that Hilary Duff still thinks that one of Sophie’s first romances in “How I Met Your Father” is the one that’s meant to be for the character. In an interview with Elite Daily, the actress named former “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck’s character of Drew as the one she hopes is the mysterious father. “He’s wonderful to work with,” Duff explained. “I think because we have both children and were child stars, we have a really nice connection.”

Sophie and Drew actually do spend much of the show’s first season as a couple. Unfortunately, the pair face a slew of relationship-related growing pains that eventually causes Sophie to cut things off. The pair’s breakup may have slimmed down Drew’s chances of being Sophie’s ultimate soulmate for now, but as the identity of the mother on “How I Met Your Mother” demonstrated, there’s always room for surprises and unexpected returns.

As for Peck, he’s also on-board with the idea of Sophie and Drew ending up together by the time the series reaches its conclusion, but he knows that some viewers may not be as keen on the idea. In an interview with Comic Book Resources, the “How I Met Your Father” actor explained his feelings: “If, one day, we find out Drew is the dad, I think it would be awesome. I’m sure there will be certain people on the message boards who think it is a travesty.”