Sheryl Underwood is an American comedian, actress, and television host. Underwood started her career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s and went on to perform on various comedy shows and venues.
In 1992, Underwood won the crown of Miss Black America, and later, she was a regular panellist on the daytime talk show, “The Talk,” from 2011 to 2021.
She has also appeared on several television shows, including “The Steve Harvey Show,” “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and “The Parkers.” Underwood has also hosted BET’s “Comic View” and “The Sheryl Underwood Show.”
Aside from her entertainment career, Underwood is also known for her philanthropy work. She is an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and is the founder of the Sheryl Underwood Foundation, which provides support to individuals affected by the disease.
Sheryl Underwood’s parents: Who are Joyce Evelyn Underwood and Cleo Underwood
She was born on October 28, 1963, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America. She had a twin at birth, but regrettably, her twin passed away. She is the daughter of Joyce Evelyn Underwood and Cleo Underwood.
Underwood experienced domestic violence between her parents and spoke about it during her first episode as one of the hosts of The Talk, a CBS talk show, in 2011, revealing that she carries her twin’s birth certificate with her.
Little is known about Underwood’s personal or family life.