Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and New York Times best-selling author. She most recently hosted the nationally syndicated daytime talk show SHERRI for four seasons, where her warmth and relatable humor radiated through topical headlines, celebrity interviews, comedy, and uplifting stories. A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, Sherri co-hosts her popular podcast Two Funny Mamas with Kym Whitley and recently launched a new podcast, Auntie and Ajumma, with author Jayci Lee. Sherri's career spans three decades across television, film, Broadway, and stand-up comedy. She was a co-host of the daytime talk show The View for seven years and has also hosted Dish Nation, The Newly Wed Game, Best Ever Trivia Show, among others. Her television credits include 30 Rock, Friends, Sex Lives of College Girls, Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, Sherri, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Less Than Perfect. Her film credits include STRAW, Brian Banks, Precious, and Beauty Shop, with her upcoming film Angel in the Rubble set for release later this year.
On stage, she made history portraying the first African American evil stepmother in Cinderella on Broadway and frequently tours nationwide as a stand-up comic, often selling out theaters. Beyond entertainment, Sherri Shepherd is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity, representation, and children with special needs. Visit her website at sherrishepherd.com .