Sherri Shepherd

4.5 out of 5

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Comedian & Talk Show Host; Former Host of "Sherri" & Former Co-Host of "The View"

New York, NY, USA

Sherri Shepherd Biography

Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, talk show host, and New York Times bestselling author with a career spanning more than three decades in television, film, Broadway, and stand-up comedy. Shepherd served as a co-host of the daytime talk show "The View," earning multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations and winning one. During her tenure, she and her co-hosts were recognized among the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by Time magazine, and Forbes ranked The View hosts among the "30 of the Most Influential Women in Media." Shepherd has also hosted programs including "Dish Nation," "The Newlywed Game," and "Best Ever Trivia Show."

Shepherd later hosted the daily syndicated daytime talk show "Sherri," earning a Daytime Emmy Award for the program. The show featured topical headlines, celebrity interviews, comedy, and uplifting stories, and received recognition at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Talk Series, along with multiple Daytime Emmy nominations for Shepherd as Outstanding Host. A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, Shepherd co-hosts the podcast "Two Funny Mamas" with Kym Whitley and launched the podcast "Auntie and Ajumma."

Shepherd gained recognition for her role as Sheila Yarborough on The Jamie Foxx Show and for recurring roles on the sitcoms Suddenly Susan and Everybody Loves Raymond, before starring in Less Than Perfect as Ramona Platt. She also had a recurring role as Angie Jordan on the NBC series 30 Rock. Shepherd has appeared in comedies such as "Think Like a Man" and "Ride Along 2," and in dramas including "Brian Banks." She co-starred in Tyler Perry's film "STRAW." In addition to her screen work, Shepherd competed on the fourteenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

On Broadway, Shepherd made history as the first African American actress to portray the Evil Stepmother in Cinderella. She later joined Aladdin on Broadway as the Genie for a limited run, becoming the first woman to play the role. Shepherd continues to tour nationwide as a stand-up comedian.

A New York Times bestselling author, Shepherd has written two books for adults: "Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don't Have It)" and "Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break." She expanded her work as an author with the children's book "Sunshine Queens," which explores themes of confidence, self-love, and individuality. Shepherd is also expanding her literary career with the romance novel "Life Is a K-Drama," co-written with Jayci Lee. Beyond entertainment, Shepherd is an advocate for inclusivity, representation, and children with special needs.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/02/2026.

Sherri Shepherd Videos

Sherri Shepherd | Gotham Comedy Live

Sherri Shepherd | Gotham Comedy Live

It's another laugh-out-loud night of standup as comedian, actress and "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd takes center stage from New York's Gotham...

Marcel Spears | Sherri Shepherd

Marcel Spears | Sherri Shepherd

Actor Marcel Spears of “The Neighborhood” stops by to chat about his starring role in the Tony-nominated Broadway show, “Fat Ham.”

Sherri Shepherd Talks New Show and More

Sherri Shepherd Talks New Show and More

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Sherri Shepherd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sherri Shepherd for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Sherri Shepherd generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joy Behar, Gabrielle Union, Joan Lunden, Lisa Leslie and Tamera Mowry-Housley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sherri Shepherd for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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