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Sheryl Underwood

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.


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Sheryl Underwood is currently guest hosting 'The View' and has revived her radio show, marking a significant milestone in her career across television and radio.

October 28, 1963: Sheryl Underwood Born

On October 28, 1963, Sheryl Patrice Underwood was born. She is an American comedian, actress, and television host.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 2003: Holla ends

In January 2003, Sheryl Underwood's show 'Holla' ended.

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2005: Acting role in Beauty Shop

In 2005, Sheryl Underwood played Catfish Rita in the film Beauty Shop.

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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.

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September 2011: Joins The Talk

In September 2011, Sheryl Underwood became one of the hosts on the CBS Daytime talk show, The Talk.

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2011: Joins The Talk

In 2011, Sheryl Underwood became a co-host of the CBS Daytime talk show The Talk.

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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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