Sherri Shepherd
Summary
Actress, comedienne, and talk show host Sherri Shepherd was honored with the 2,827th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 11:30 am PT at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard. Shepherd received her star in the category of Television.
WHO/HONOREE Sherri Shepherd
EMCEE Walk of Famer and iHeart Radio personality Ellen K,
GUEST SPEAKERS Ira Bernstein, Niecy Nash and Tyler Perry
WHAT Dedication of the 2,827th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN November 3rd, 2025 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 6258 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel
WATCH LIVE The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
Actress, comedienne, and talk show host Sherri Shepherd was honored with the 2,827th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 11:30 am PT at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard. Shepherd received her star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Ellen K were Debmar-Mercury’s Co-President Ira Bernstein, Niecy Nash and Tyler Perry.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome actress Sherri Shepherd to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.” “Sherri is a beloved figure whose humor, authenticity, and resilience have brightened the lives of millions. We are proud to honor her with a well-deserved star for her contributions to the world of entertainment” added Martinez.
Sherri Shepherd is an actress, comedienne, Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, and best-selling author. She hosts the nationally syndicated daytime talk show SHERRI, where her warmth, authenticity and relatable humor shine through her topical headlines, celebrity interviews, comedy, and uplifting stories.
Recently, she co-starred in Tyler Perry’s acclaimed film STRAW and just released her first children’s book, The Sunshine Queens. A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, Sherri has also earned recognition for her hit podcast Two Funny Mamas, co-hosted with Kym Whitley.
With a career spanning three decades, the Chicago native has left her mark across television, film, stand-up comedy, Broadway, and publishing. Sherri’s memorable television roles include 30 Rock, Friends, Sex Lives of College Girls, HARLEM, Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, Everybody Loves Raymond, Suddenly Susan and The Jamie Foxx Show. Her film credits include Precious, Think Like A Man, Brian Banks, Ride Along 2, Jean of The Joneses and Beauty Shop. On stage, she made history portraying the first African American evil stepmother in Cinderella on Broadway; and tours nationwide as a stand-up comic, both solo and alongside Whitley in their comedy show Two Funny Mamas.
A New York Times best-selling author, Shepherd has released two books: 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.
Beyond entertainment, Sherri Shepherd is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity, representation, advocacy for women and children with special needs.
