Cherry Seaborn: Everything we know about Ed Sheeran's wife

Ed Sheeran is well-known for his incredible hits, songs written for other artists and collaborations, but he's pretty private about his personal life. However, after getting engaged and later married, to his childhood friend Cherry Seaborn, the couple have also welcomed two children together!

Here we take a look at who Cherry is, how she and Ed met and how long they were together before he proposed. This is what we know about Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry Seaborn...

How did Ed meet Cherry?

Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn are childhood friends and they went to the same school, but only became romantically involved in later years. They started dating in 2015 and have been together ever since, with Ed crediting Cherry with nursing him back to health when he broke both of his arms in a cycling accident in 2017.

Although mostly private about his relationship, Ed did reveal in 2017 that he was very close to someone and they had a "strong relationship". He also joked that they now have cats and "when you have cats that's kind of it".

People.com reported the reason for Ed taking a year out of music in 2016 was that he wanted to concentrate on his relationship with Cherry. In that year, Cherry also left her job so they could spend time together. Ed later revealed that they went travelling and spent every day together, he also said they only spent three days apart in 2016. Aww!

Back in 2018, People spoke to Ed about his then-fiancée. He said: "I’ve known Cherry since I was 11. She worked on Wall Street in New York, and I had like six shows (around New York in 2015).

"It was around then, and we reconnected. I went on tour again, and then I went to Taylor’s (Swift) 4th of July party. I was texting (Cherry), and she was like, ‘I’m in Rhode Island at a 4th of July party,’ and I was like, ‘So am I.’ I kinda said to Taylor, ‘Can I invite one of my old schoolmates?’ The rest is history."

Where is she from?

Like her husband, Cherry is from Suffolk, UK. The pair met while they were at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham.

Where did Cherry go to university?

After leaving school, Cherry went to university in North Carolina, in the USA. According to the Duke University website Cherry was a keen hockey player and has previously competed in the British University Hockey Championships in 2012 and 2013.

How old is Cherry?

Cherry's biography on the Duke University website says she was born on 6th May 1992, making her currently 31-years-old.

In 2022, Ed confirmed his wife turned 30, with a rare intimate photo of the couple lying in a hammock. Writing on Instagram, Ed said: 'HBD to ma baby mama. 30 looks good on you 🍒'.(sic)

Cherry Seaborn's health

In a post announcing details of his sixth album, '-' (Subtract) in March 2023, Ed announced that his wife Cherry had been diagnosed with a tumour while pregnant with their second daughter, Jupiter, who was born in May 2022.

He wrote of the time: 'Within the space of a month, my pregnant wife got told she had a tumour, with no route to treatment until after the birth. My best friend Jamal, a brother to me, died suddenly, and I found myself standing in court defending my integrity and career as a songwriter. I was spiralling through fear, depression and anxiety. I felt like I was drowning, head below the surface, looking up but not being able to break through for air.'

When did Ed and Cherry get engaged?

Ed Sheeran announced his engagement to Cherry on Instagram in January 2018, captioning it, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx.' (sic)

What does Cherry's engagement ring look like?

We haven't seen any close-up pics of Cherry's engagement ring, but according to People, the ring is 'an oval-shaped centre diamond flanked by two smaller diamonds set on a white gold or platinum band.'

A fan account has shared a photo however, showing Cherry wearing her bling ring.

Are Ed and Cherry married?

YES, Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn are married! Ed first sparked rumours that he might already be married back in February 2018, when he was spotted wearing a band on his ring finger. However, when we met up with Ed backstage at the BRITs, he addressed the rumours.

Rumours started up again in August 2018, after Ed was interviewed for Access, an American TV show. In the interview he was asked about his wedding plans. Instead of replying, he smiled as he gestured towards the silver ring on his ring finger.

Where was Ed and Cherry's wedding?

Despite a lot of rumours that they secretly married in 2018, Ed and Cherry officially got married in February 2019, in a super-intimate ceremony with just 40 guests. A source close to the singer said: "It was very quiet – just Ed’s oldest school pals, limited family and the priest."

It's also been reported that after their initial wedding ceremony the couple had a much bigger event with a star-studded guest list. Metro.co.uk reported in September 2019 that the couple held a celebration in a big top, erected in a field used for Latitude Festival.

When did Ed and Cherry have their first baby?

Ed announced the news that he and Cherry had welcomed their first baby in September 2020, taking to Instagram to reveal the wonderful news! Sharing a snap of some adorably tiny socks, he wrote: 'Ello! A quick message from me as I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you...

'Last week, with the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter - Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here. We hope that you can respect our privacy at this time. Lots of love and I’ll see you when it’s time to come back, Ed xCherry Seaborn'.'

When did they have their second baby?

On 19th May 2022, Ed announced that he and Cherry had welcomed their second child - another baby girl! In a similar post to the first, Ed shared an image of some adorable baby socks resting on a blanket, writing: 'Want to let you all know we’ve had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and over the moon to be a family of 4 x'.

What are Ed and Cherry's children called?

Ed revealed back in 2020 that his first born was called Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. Despite revealing his first daughter's name, when his second daughter was born he didn't share her name. It's since been revealed that she is called Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran.

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Has Ed Sheeran written any songs about his wife?

The couple are rarely photographed together and keep their relationship very private, however lyrics in his song 'Perfect', make so much sense now: 'We were just kids when we fell in love / Not knowing what it was / I will not give you up this time.'

Ed opened up to US magazine explaining: "'Perfect' was the first song that I wrote for the album - it was inspired by Cherry."

Watch the official music video of 'Perfect' below:

It is also thought that Ed's song 'How Would You Feel (Paean)' appears to be a reference to his wife. The lyrics are: 'I’ll be taking my time, spending my life / Falling deeper in love with you.' These song lyrics suggest he was thinking about the long-term early in their relationship.

Which Ed Sheeran music video did Cherry star in?

Ed's wife Cherry Seaborn starred in his music video for 'Put It All On Me' featuring Ella Mai, which appeared on his album 'No.6 Collaborations Project'. Cherry dances in the video along with Ed in what looks like their kitchen, singing along to the song.

The lyrics to the song also allude to Ed and Cherry's marriage, encouraging another person to share their burdens. The chorus lyrics are, 'Hey baby, we can dance slowly / My darlin', I'll be all you need / I know it hasn't been your day, your week / So put it all on me / Oh my darlin', put your worries on me / Can't judge me 'cause I feel the same thing / And I'm here for whenever you need / To put it all on me.'

WATCH the official music video for 'Put It All On Me' by Ed Sheeran featuring Ella Mai:

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