Sherri Evonne Shepherd, an American actress, comedian, author, and television presenter, was born on April 22, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. She began her stand-up career in 1990 while working as a legal secretary in Beverly Hills. Twelve days after quitting her secretarial job, Shepherd booked her first series as a regular on the WB's Cleghorne! in 1995. Her career in television and comedy has spanned over three decades.
Shepherd's net worth is estimated to be between $3.5 million and $10 million, according to various sources. Her annual salary is estimated at $1.5 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Shepherd has had a successful career in television, with notable roles in shows such as The Jamie Foxx Show, Less Than Perfect, 30 Rock, and The View, where she was a co-host from 2007 to 2014 and received multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
Shepherd's personal life has also been in the spotlight, particularly her child support case with ex-husband Lamar Sally. The couple married in 2011 and began pursuing surrogacy using Sally's sperm and an egg donor. After separating in April 2014, their surrogate was already pregnant. Shepherd paid over $100,000 in fees to a New Jersey surrogacy agency and supported the surrogate's pregnancy until her marriage began to fall apart.
A Pennsylvania court declared the gestational carrier contract to be legally enforceable, making Shepherd the child's mother. She was subsequently put on the birth certificate and ordered to contribute financially to the child's upbringing until he is 18. The court initially ordered Shepherd to pay $4,100 per month in child support, which increased to $4,600 once their son, Lamar Jr., turns 13.
There have been further developments in the child support case. Sally returned to court seeking increased payments, citing Shepherd's growing income. He requested a monthly increase, in addition to $75,000 in attorney fees and costs. However, a California judge threw out Sally's legal bid for increased payments, determining that New Jersey had exclusive and ongoing jurisdiction over the child support case.
Shepherd's income has been substantial, particularly during her time on The View. She initially offered $400,000 but eventually made $1 million per year, thanks to advice from Rosie O'Donnell. Her annual salary of $1.5 million works out to roughly $8,300 per episode of her syndicated show, Sherri.
Shepherd's talk show, Sherri, was cancelled in February 2026 after four seasons on syndicated daytime television. Despite this, her net worth and career continue to be of interest to fans and the media. Shepherd has been recognized for her contributions to television, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Key points
- Sherri Shepherd's net worth is estimated to be between $3.5 million and $10 million.
- Shepherd pays $4,100 per month in child support to ex-husband Lamar Sally, which increases to $4,600 once their son turns 13.
- Shepherd's annual salary is estimated at $1.5 million, with a reported $8,300 per episode for her syndicated show, Sherri.
