Net worth of Poppy Montgomery, personal life, career, boyfriend, biography

Poppy Montgomery is one of the most prominent names in the Australian film industry. Her portrayal of the role of ‘Samantha Spade’ from 2002 to 2009 in the CBS mystery drama ‘ Without a Trace’ won her praise and fame. Poppy is known for constantly showcasing her exceptional abilities as an actor. This also justifies the fame it has acquired in recent years. However, she has always managed to remain the same humble person that she was and has a huge respect for life.

Poppy, the native Australian, is said to have arrived in Los Angeles as a teenager while clutching a copy of ‘How to Hollywood’ under her arm. During her early years, she landed a few plum roles but didn’t really make it. But slowly, this pretty Aussie started to make a name for herself with a succession of parts in TV movies. Now let’s explore the world of Poppy.

POPPY MONTGOMERY: EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION AND CAREER

Poppy Montgomery was born on the 15th of June ⁱⁿ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is of American nationality and is ethnically white. She is the daughter of father Nicola and mother Phil. Montgomery grew up in a large family and is one of six siblings. It is believed that Poppy is of American descent and is a follower of Christianity.

His upbringing is a gray area matter as there doesn’t seem to be much information provided. However, it is well known that the versatile actress preferred her burgeoning acting career to her studies. There were also rumors that Poppy was kicked out of six private schools and then she eventually dropped out to pursue an acting career.

Poppy got her start in the industry with the 1994 movie, “Tammy and the T-Rex”. Shortly after, she shot a new movie, “Devil in a Blue Dress”. It is believed to be the turning point in her career, as she began to get more roles for movies and series. She was then offered a lead role in the CBS mystery drama titled “Without a Trace” where she played the role of Samantha Spade. Her portrayal of the role from 2002 to 2009 received critical acclaim and earned plaudits.
Montgomery went on to star as JK Rowling, in the movie, Magic Beyond Words, which even many Potterheads remain proud of. Now she is working for the drama Unforgettable which has completed its third season and is still airing.

POPPY MONTGOMERY: PERSONAL LIFE

Poppy first met actor Adam Kaufman in 2005 and then the couple starred in the same films ‘Between’ and ‘Lying to be Perfect’. They also acted together for the series Without any trace and had been secretly dating ever since. The news finally broke when Poppy announced her pregnancy with Kaufman in June 2007.

However, in 2011 the couple reportedly broke up for some reason and Montgomery began an affair with Microsoft lifestyle marketing director Shawn Sanford. The new couple started dating when they met in Peurto Rico and they gave birth to Violet Grace in 2013. She then gave birth to their son Gus Monroe in November 2014.

POPPY MONTGOMERY: FORTUNE

Poppy seems to be doing very well in filming. She is said to have a net worth of around $8 million. Her acting career is her main source of income with an estimated income of $85,000 per episode. However, she is known to endorse brands that end up paying her a large amount of money.