Cherry Seaborn is a British former field hockey player, business consultant, sustainability strategist, and public figure.
Although widely recognized as the wife of Grammy Award-winning singer Ed Sheeran, she has built an accomplished career of her own in finance, business consulting, and environmental sustainability.
She is a former England youth international in field hockey; Seaborn has also worked for Deloitte and has become an advocate for climate and sustainability initiatives.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Cherry Seaborn
- Stage Name: Cherry Seaborn
- Born: May 6, 1992
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: White (English)
- Occupation: Former Field Hockey Player, Business Consultant, Sustainability Strategist
- Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Matthew Seaborn and Ann Lancaster
- Siblings: Charlie Seaborn
- Spouse: Ed Sheeran (m. 2018)
- Children: Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran and Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Cherry Seaborn was born on May 6, 1992, in Suffolk, England. She is the daughter of Matthew Seaborn and Ann Lancaster and grew up alongside her younger brother, Charlie Seaborn.
From an early age, she excelled in academics and sports, particularly field hockey, representing England at youth level.
She attended Thomas Mills High School, where she first met Ed Sheeran. After graduating, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Durham University.
Cherry later completed a Master of Management Studies at Duke University, and subsequently obtained a postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge.
Career
Cherry Seaborn established herself as a talented field hockey player, representing England’s Under-18 and Under-21 national teams and helping Durham University win consecutive British University championships in 2012 and 2013.
She later continued her athletic career while studying at Duke University, competing for the university’s field hockey team and earning recognition for her performances.
Seaborn transitioned into business and finance. She worked as a consultant and risk advisor with Deloitte, first in New York and later in London, before focusing on sustainability and climate-related initiatives.
Her professional work has centred on helping organizations develop environmental solutions and sustainable business strategies.
Although she maintains a low public profile, she has appeared in Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, offering a glimpse into her personal life and career.
Social Media
- Cherry Seaborn does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Cherry Seaborn, 34, rekindled her childhood friendship with Ed Sheeran in 2015 after the pair reunited in New York City.
They became engaged in 2018 and married later that year in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends.
The couple have two daughters, Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, born in 2020, and Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran, born in 2022.
During her second pregnancy, Seaborn was diagnosed with a tumour, which was successfully treated after giving birth. She enjoys travelling, photography, cooking, skiing, and environmental advocacy.
Net Worth
Cherry Seaborn has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income has come from her professional career in business consulting and sustainability strategy, as well as from her previous work as a field hockey player. She has also held senior roles at Deloitte, contributing to her financial success.