Poppy Harlow is an American journalist, best known for her reporting at CNN and Forbes.com. She is an anchor of CNN This Morning and is based at CNN’s New York news bureau.

About Poppy Harlow

Full Name: Poppy Harlow

Gender: Female

Date of Birth:  2 May, 1982

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Profession: Journalist

Nationality: American

Spouse: Sinisa Babcic

Height: 5ft 6 inches

Weight: 58kg

Parents: James Lee Harlow (father), Mary Louise Baird (Mother)

Children: 2

Net worth: $8 million

Salary: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Poppy Harlow was born on May 2, 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her father’s name is James Lee who worked as an attorney while her mother’s name is Mary Louise Baird.

She graduated in 2001 from The Blake School, a Minneapolis-based private college prep school. She subsequently enrolled at Columbia University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and Middle Eastern studies with honors, graduating magna cum laude.

Career

Her Internship

Poppy Harlow was on an internship  with CBS and later joined on full-time after completion of her studies as an assistant producer.

Working for CBS

After CBS, she worked as a reporter for NY1  covering news from Staten Island and New Jersey, including political, cultural, and economic developments.

Working for CNN

Her career at CNN began in 2008 when she joined CNNMoney.com as an anchor. For her work, she won two awards: the SABWE Best in the Business Award and the Gracie Award for best online investigative program or feature.

When she was assigned to investigate the confederation of two high school football players from Steubenville, Ohio, for the rape of a 16-year-old, she made a contentious statement in 2013.

She claimed that even she found it extremely difficult to witness their life unraveling as the two young lads were promised a bright future as professional football players.

He received intense backlash for her remarks, which led to a 250,000-signature petition calling for CNN to apologize in public. She later clarified that her on-air expression of sympathy for their rapist, Malik Richmond, and Trent Mays, was misconstrued. She has successfully carried on with her career at CNN in spite of the tragedy.

She fainted while pregnant and in the air in 2015; everyone worried about her health, but she bounced back fast and was back in the air in no time. She had become a touch heated, but he assured her that she was OK.

Poppy Harlow net worth

With the accumulation of salaries and other earnings, Poppy Harlow net worth is is estimated to be $8million.

Poppy Harlow salary

Poppy Harlow receives a salary worth $3 million annually from CNN.

Poppy Harlow Height & Weight

Poppy Harlow is 5ft 6 inches in height and weigh 58kg.

CNN Poppy Harlow and Husband

Poppy Harlow is married to her husband Sinisa Babcic. The couple is blessed with two children.

Poppy Harlow departure from CNN

During Friday, April 26, 2024, at 9 a.m., CNN CEO Mark Thompson announced Poppy Harlow’s departure from the network. Shortly after, the veteran anchor sent an email to her coworkers.

Facts about Poppy Harlow

Below are 9 fascinating facts about Poppy Harlow:

• She joined CNN in 2008 after working for CBS.

• Poppy Harlow has reported on important world events.

• Poppy Harlow is an advocate for women in the workplace.

• She has a strong presence on social media.

FAQs

Who is Poppy Harlow husband?

Sinisa Babcic is Poppy Harlow Husband

What is Poppy Harlow’s salary?

Poppy Harlow earns $3million annually.

What is the net worth of Poppy?

Poppy Harlow net worth is estimated $8million.

How tall is Poppy?

She has an estimated height of 5 feet and 5 inches.

Why is Poppy Harlow not on CNN This Morning?

Poppy Harlow reasons for leaving CNN is not known at the moment.