Sherri Shepherd

Date of Birth: April 22, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Sherri Shepherd is a multi-talented American entertainer known for her work as an actress, comedian, author, and television personality. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she grew up in a household where laughter was always present, which significantly influenced her career path. Shepherd first gained widespread recognition for her role as Ramona Platt on the ABC sitcom “Less than Perfect” (2002-2006). However, it was her co-hosting role on the popular daytime talk show “The View” from 2007 to 2014 that cemented her status as a household name. Throughout her career, Shepherd has showcased her versatility by appearing in a variety of television shows and films, including “30 Rock,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and “Precious.” She also provided the voice for characters in animated films like “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.” In addition to her acting prowess, Shepherd has authored several books, including “Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving Herself a Break,” which reflects her humorous take on life’s challenges. Shepherd’s personal life has also been marked by significant moments, including her highly publicized divorce and subsequent custody battles. Despite these challenges, she has continued to thrive professionally and personally, often using her platform to inspire and entertain her audience.

5 Interesting Facts about Sherri Shepherd

1. Sherri Shepherd was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for her work on “The View.”

2. She competed in the 14th season of “Dancing with the Stars” and was partnered with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy.

3. Shepherd has Type 2 diabetes and is an advocate for healthy living and diabetes awareness.

4. Before her entertainment career took off, she worked as a legal secretary to support herself.

5. She co-hosted the 35th Daytime Emmy Awards alongside her “The View” co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sherri Shepherd

1. “Sometimes I think the hardest part of being a mother is watching your kids go through things you wish you could fix.”

2. “Laughter is the only way to get through this life, so I try to make people laugh whenever I can.”

3. “I may not be perfect, but I’m perfectly me.”

4. “You have to take risks in life to grow. If you don’t take risks, you stay stagnant.”

5. “Life is too short to spend time dwelling on the negative. Focus on the positive, and you’ll attract more positive things.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Sherri Shepherd’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Sherri Shepherd has two children. She has a son named Jeffrey Charles Tarpley, born in April 2005, with her first husband, Jeff Tarpley. She also has a son named Lamar Sally, Jr., born via surrogate in August 2014, with her second husband, Lamar Sally.