Sherri Shepherd is a celebrated actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning former co-host of The View, whose vibrant presence and razor-sharp wit have made her one of the most beloved voices in entertainment. She currently hosts her hit daytime show, Sherri, where she connects with cultural icons and everyday heroes alike. The show has earned multiple accolades, including a 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, and four 2023 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations. On screen, she can be seen in Tyler Perry's Netflix drama, Straw. Beyond the screen, Sherri is a passionate advocate for women's health, parenting, lifestyle balance, and joyful living, especially for Black women and working moms. Her upcoming children's book Sunshine Queens (October 2025) offers young readers a vibrant story of friendship, self-expression, and heart, expanding her impact across generations.

As a speaker, Sherri energizes rooms with her comedic timing and disarming vulnerability, blending personal stories with cultural commentary that uplifts and empowers. Whether she's moderating panels, hosting galas, or headlining keynote talks, Sherri leaves audiences feeling seen, inspired, and joyful. She is a standout choice for corporate groups, women's conferences, churches, nonprofits, and DEI-focused audiences, offering a powerful mix of humor and insight that meets people where they are and leaves them better than she found them.

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From making television history as the first Black woman to host The Newlywed Game to co-founding her own production company, Faith Walker, Sherri has always been a trailblazer. Her bestselling books Permission Slips and Plan D reflect the exact authenticity and resilience that define her journey. In addition to her work on screen, Sherri has headlined at comedy clubs across the globe, bringing her quick wit, sharp observations, and infectious humor to live audiences worldwide.

Sherri's TV acting credits include a recurring role on HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls, a guest-starring appearance on Prime Video’s Harlem, and a co-starring role in the Netflix comedy from Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Mr. Iglesias. She also had a recurring guest role on ABC’s Call Your Mother. Additional appearances include NBC’s Trial and Error, Fox’s Rosewood, Man With a Plan for CBS, NBC’s 30 Rock, ABC’s How I Met Your Mother, Everybody Loves Raymond for CBS, NBC’s Friends, and The Jamie Foxx Show from the WB.

Her film credits include Tyler Perry’s Straw, Brian Banks, Netflix’s A Week Away, Lifetime film Imperfect High, Precious, Think Like A Man, Top 5, Ride Along 2, Walk. Ride. Rodeo, Jean of The Joneses, Woodlawn, One For The Money, Abducted: The Carlina White Story, Guess Who, and Beauty Shop.

Today, Sherri continues to use every platform, from podcasting and primetime television to speaking stages and children's literature, to remind audiences that joy is a choice, laughter is medicine, and telling your story is a powerful act of self-love.