Sophie Charlene Ackland Monk, commonly known as Sophie Monk, is an Australian artist who first rose to fame as a member of the pop girl group Bardot.
In 2000, Bardot won the first season of the reality television competition Australian pop starThe band released their self-titled debut album that same year, which went multi-platinum in Australia.
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- Full name: Sophie Charlene Akland Monk
- Stage name: Sophie Monk
- Date of Birth: December 14, 1979
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Andrew Monk and Sandi Monk
- Siblings: Ben Monk
- Spouse: Joshua Gross (married in 2022) Benji Madden (ex)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Sophie Charlene Ackland Monk was born on December 14, 1979 in London, England. Her parents are English father Andrew Monk and Australian mother Sandy Monk. Sophie has a brother named Ben Monk.
She attended a number of schools during her childhood, including Helensville Primary School, St Hilda’s School, Somerset College, AB Patterson College and McGregor State High School, from which she graduated in 1997 as school captain.
Profession
Sophie Monk’s professional music career began in 1999 when she responded to a job advert for a girl with vocal and dance experience on the recommendation of her mother.
She rose to fame in the early 2000s as a participant in the reality TV show Bardot. Australian pop starBardot enjoyed success before disbanding in 2002. Monk subsequently launched a solo career, releasing an album in 2003.
In 2004, Monk made his screen debut with a small role in the Nine Network’s TV movie The Mystery of Natalie Woodplaying Marilyn Monroe. She then transitioned into acting and starred in a number of Hollywood films, including comedy spoofs such as Date Movie and Click With Adam Sandler.
Monk has participated in the following reality shows Celebrity Apprentice Australia and talent show judges Australia’s Got Talent.
Recently, she has found success as a host of popular shows such as The Bachelorette Australia and Love Island Australia. She also co-hosted Beauty and the Geek Australia and appeared as a guest on talk shows.
social media
- Instagram: @sophiemonk
- Facebook: Sophie Monk
- Twitter: @sophiemonk
personal life
Sophie Monk is currently married to businessman Joshua Gross. The two met on a plane in 2018 and started dating soon after. In 2022, they had an intimate wedding at home. As of now, they do not have any children.
Before marrying Joshua Gross, Sophie Monk was engaged to band guitarist Benji Madden Good CharlotteHowever, their relationship came to an end in 2008 and the two split.
Discography
- Bardot (2000)
- Calendar Girls (Year 2003)
Filmography
- Click (2006)
- Date Movie (2006)
- Hard Crusher (year 2010)
- Red on the mountain (Year 2009)
- Spring Break (Year 2009)
net worth
Sophie Monk is a British-born Australian model, singer, and actress with a net worth of $4 million. Monk first gained recognition as a member of the Australian girl group Bardot, which won the reality television competition series Australian pop star in 2000.
