Introduction
Sherri Shepherd is an American actress, comedian, television host, author, and podcaster known for her energetic personality, sharp wit, and comedic timing. She has built a successful career across stand-up comedy, sitcoms, blockbuster talk shows, and films, while becoming a beloved daytime television personality.
Career
Early Start: Began performing stand-up comedy in the early 1990s while working as a legal secretary in Beverly Hills. She made her television debut in the mid-1990s with guest roles on shows like Suddenly Susan and Everybody Loves Raymond.
Breakthrough Roles: Gained wider recognition with recurring and main roles in The Jamie Foxx Show (as Sheila Yarborough), Less Than Perfect (as Ramona Platt from 2002–2006), and 30 Rock.
Talk Show Fame: Joined The View as a co-host from 2007 to 2014, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009 along with her co-hosts.
Own Sitcom and Hosting: Starred in her own Lifetime sitcom Sherri (2009) and later launched the syndicated daytime talk show Sherri in 2022, which ran successfully for four seasons until its conclusion in 2026.
Film and Other Work: Appeared in movies such as Precious, Think Like a Man, Ride Along 2, Beauty Shop, and Tyler Perry’s Straw (2025). She also voiced characters in animated films like Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and made her Broadway debut in Cinderella.
Recent Work: Continued acting with roles in Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, and the upcoming Lifetime movie Angel in the Rubble (as star and executive producer). She also co-hosts the popular podcast Two Funny Mamas and released her first children’s book The Sunshine Queens.
Family Life
Sherri Shepherd was born on April 22, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. She has been married twice — first to Jeff Tarpley (2001–2009), with whom she has a son named Jeffrey, and second to Lamar Sally (2011–2015). She has two sons in total. Sherri is open about her Christian faith and has spoken publicly about her experiences with motherhood, divorce, and co-parenting.
Sherri Shepherd Net Worth
As of 2026, Sherri Shepherd’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 - 4 million. She has earned primarily through her long-running television hosting gigs, acting roles, stand-up tours, podcasting, book deals, and endorsements.
Notable Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for The View (2009).
- Multiple NAACP Image Award nominations and wins for hosting and acting.
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Successful run as host of the syndicated talk show Sherri (2022–2026).
- Iconic comedic roles in Less Than Perfect, 30 Rock, and The Jamie Foxx Show.
- Broadway performance and voice work in major animated films.