Happy birthday! Poppy Montgomery turns 51 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Canberra
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 51 on Friday, Jun. 19, 2026.

Poppy Montgomery is celebrating her 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Montgomery, a cultural icon

Born Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deveraux Donahue in Sydney on June 19, 1975, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Montgomery's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Poppy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Poppy Montgomery as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Poppy, you're the best!

Poppy Montgomery career in pictures

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