Poppy Montgomery made a shocking revelation on a recent episode of “The Ellen Degeneres Show.” The actress, known for her role as FBI agent Samantha Spade on the hit CBS drama “Without a Trace,” disclosed her full name. And let’s just say, it’s a mouthful.
Before Montgomery came on stage, the audience was given a glimpse of her secret name on their monitors. Ellen Degeneres couldn’t wait to share it with everyone. Montgomery’s full name is Poppy Petal Emma Elizabeth Deo Donahue Montgomery.
As Ellen and Poppy had a chat about her lengthy name, Montgomery revealed the story behind it. She explained that “Deo” is a family name from her mom’s side, while “Montgomery” is her mom’s maiden name. “Donahue” is her dad’s name. But that’s not all – she also has the names Emma and Elizabeth.
It turns out that Emma came about because her dad wasn’t a fan of the name Poppy. He decided to include Emma just in case she didn’t like Poppy Petal. However, her mom got upset and misspelled it with one “m” as a subtle protest.
Ellen couldn’t help but comment on the number of names Montgomery has, calling it “too many.” She even jokingly compared it to a “porn name.” Montgomery added that people always play the game of asking about her childhood street or first dog, but with a name like Poppy Petal, there’s no need for any additional details.
During the show, Ellen attempted to call Montgomery’s mom, who resides in Australia. But unfortunately, she wasn’t home at the time. Montgomery revealed that her mom loves playing the voicemail Ellen left for her whenever someone comes over to the house. It seems like she enjoys name-dropping Ellen’s call.
Moving on from her name, Montgomery also shared details about her relationship. She started dating her current boyfriend, Adam, after they met on a movie set in Mexico. The movie eventually went on to the Sundance Film Festival, which Montgomery jokingly teased was shot in Tijuana. She even mentioned that she spent a lot of time barefoot and rolling around sobbing on the streets for a particular scene.
The episode had its fair share of lighthearted moments, including Ellen’s attempt to call Montgomery’s mom again towards the end of the show. Unfortunately, Montgomery’s mom, Nicola, wasn’t available, but Ellen left a new voicemail to replace the old one.
All in all, Poppy Montgomery‘s appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” was both entertaining and insightful. From revealing her lengthy name to sharing stories from her personal life, the episode provided viewers with a delightful glimpse into the actress’s world. It’s safe to say that Montgomery’s name will stick with the audience long after the episode has aired.
Originally aired on February 3, 2005
