Her reporting typically ranges between topics of news, politics, and business.

However, when the cameras go off, not many people knowthe truth about Harlow.

For one, her real name is Katharine Julia Harlow, and she grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Poppy Harlow smiling and holding a microphone on stage

Her life has taken some unexpected turns that directly impacted her career.

The married mother of two has experienced a lot, including painful losses and on-air mishaps.

Her father, James Harlow, was an attorney who graduated from Columbia College.

Young Poppy Harlow with her father James

Years later, she attended Yale Law School to pursue a master’s degree.

And her time at Columbia strengthened the bond that she had with her late father.

During a CNN news segment, Harlow began slurring her words and trying to catch her breath.

Poppy Harlow walking while holding a water bottle and notes in her hand

CNN immediately cut to a commercial, and Harlow later revealed that she had passed out.

Viewers were especially worried as Harlow was pregnant with her first child at this time.

“Thank you all for your concern and messages!

Poppy Harlow walking on the red carpet

Passed out briefly and am with the doctor now.

So thankful to our amazing CNN team,” she wrote.

She also assured fans that her unborn baby was also doing well.

“Our little girl due this spring is doing just fine,” she wrote in anotherXpost.

Although everything turned out fine, it was a frightening moment for both Harlow and viewers watching at home.

The show would see its fair share of controversy during its first year on the air.

This left “CNN This Morning” in an awkward transition phase.

Harlow stayed on as host until the show was ultimately canceled in 2024 due to low ratings.

She chose to leave."

Upon her exit, Harlow said she would be spending more time with her family.