“My dad worked two jobs and moved us to the suburbs, and just being a black person, I went through a lot of racism and being called names and being bullied every single day. And it was hard. I didn't have any friends.”

American actress, comedian, author, and talk show host

Sherri Shepherd is an American actress, comedian, author, podcaster, television presenter, and talk show host. She became widely known as a co-host of The View from 2007 to 2014, and later as the host of the daytime talk show Sherri from 2022 to 2026. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for each program. Shepherd has also hosted Dish Nation from 2019 to 2022. On television, she has appeared in sitcoms including The Jamie Foxx Show, Less than Perfect, Sherri, Trial & Error, and Mr. Iglesias. Her work spans comedy, daytime television, and hosting.