History of Sheryl Underwood in Timeline
Sheryl Underwood is an American comedian, actress, and television host recognized for her work on CBS's "The Talk," where she was a co-host from 2011 to 2024, becoming the show's longest-running co-host. Her career began in comedy, notably as a finalist in the 1989 Miller Lite Comedy Search. She received a Daytime Emmy Award in 2017 and has seven nominations overall for her television work.
October 28, 1963: Sheryl Underwood Born
On October 28, 1963, Sheryl Patrice Underwood was born. She is an American comedian, actress, and television host.
1989: First female finalist in Miller Lite Comedy Search
In 1989, Sheryl Underwood rose to prominence as the first female finalist in the Miller Lite Comedy Search.
1990: Joins Zeta Phi Beta sorority
In 1990, Sheryl Underwood joined Zeta Phi Beta sorority, becoming a lifetime member.
1994: Won BET "Funniest Female Comedian on Comic View"
In 1994, Sheryl Underwood won the BET "Funniest Female Comedian on Comic View" award.
1998: Acting role in I Got the Hook Up
In 1998, Sheryl Underwood played the role of Bad Mouth Bessie in the film I Got the Hook Up.
September 2002: Host of BET's Comic View and Holla
In September 2002, Sheryl Underwood hosted BET's Comic View and executive produced and hosted the limited-run comedy/variety series Holla.
January 2003: Holla ends
In January 2003, Sheryl Underwood's show 'Holla' ended.
2005: Acting role in Beauty Shop
In 2005, Sheryl Underwood played Catfish Rita in the film Beauty Shop.
2005: Won BET Comedy Awards' Platinum Mic Viewers Choice Award
In 2005, Sheryl Underwood won the BET Comedy Awards' Platinum Mic Viewers Choice Award.
2008: Elected as International Grand Basileus
In 2008, Sheryl Underwood was elected as the 23rd International Grand Basileus (President) during Zeta Phi Beta's biennial business meeting.
June 2010: Joins The Steve Harvey Morning Show
In June 2010, Sheryl Underwood joined The Steve Harvey Morning Show as a contributor.
September 2011: Joins The Talk
In September 2011, Sheryl Underwood became one of the hosts on the CBS Daytime talk show, The Talk.
2011: Joins The Talk
In 2011, Sheryl Underwood became a co-host of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk.
2011: Husband's Death
In 2011, Sheryl Underwood revealed that after dating seven years, her husband died by suicide after they had been married three years.
2012: Campaigns for Barack Obama
In 2012, Sheryl Underwood campaigned for Barack Obama's re-election in the United States presidential election.
2016: Campaigns for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Sheryl Underwood campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the election.
2017: Daytime Emmy Award
In 2017, Sheryl Underwood received a Daytime Emmy Award.
2022: Signs deal with CBS Studios
In 2022, Sheryl Underwood signed a multi-year development deal with CBS Studios.
December 2024: Leaves The Talk
In December 2024, Sheryl Underwood ended her time as co-host on The Talk, concluding her run as the show's longest running co-host.
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