NAACP Image Awards: 4 Sherri Shepherd Roles That Made Us Laugh for Real
Sherri Shepherd’s humor doesn’t come from trying and it comes from being.
Her timing, honesty, and personality make people laugh without effort.
As she heads into the NAACP Image Awards with two nominations, including Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information for her syndicated talk show, "Sherri," it’s the perfect moment to look back at the projects that made her comedic presence unforgettable.
Nicole — Straw
In "Straw," the talk show host plays Nicole, the bank teller who genuinely tries to help Janiyah.
She brings warmth and calm into a tense situation without turning the moment into a joke.
Her performance shows how her natural empathy and timing can live inside serious storytelling.
She makes kindness feel active, not passive, like something you choose even when it’s risky.
Sheila Yarborough — The Jamie Foxx Show
As Fancy’s best friend Sheila, Sherpherd brought playful chaos and sharp humor.
Her chemistry with Garcelle Beauvais made their scenes feel like real friendship, not scripted banter.
She used facial expressions, timing, and tone to turn simple lines into big laughs.
Sheila felt like the friend who always had something to say and always said it at the wrong time (haha).
Cheryl & Meryl — Brandy & Mr. Whiskers
Voicing the twin toucan sisters Cheryl and Meryl, Sherri showed off her vocal comedy.
She made the twins distinct through tone, rhythm, and attitude, even though they were constantly bickering.
Their back-and-forth felt like sitcom comedy in animated form.
She proved her humor works just as well when you only hear her.
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Angie Jordan — 30 Rock
In a world built on absurdity, Shepherd fit right in.
She used confidence, timing, and sharp reactions to make moments land without overplaying them.
Her scenes worked because she treated nonsense like it was completely normal.
That seriousness inside comedy is what made her funny.
