Last Updated on February 26, 2024
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In February 2023, Ed Sheeran revealed that his wife had been diagnosed with a potentially malignant tumor as the family was expecting their second child. Sheeran made the sad revelation while introducing his sixth studio album “– (Subtract).” He wrote, “Within the space of a month, my pregnant wife got told she had a tumor, with no route to treatment until after the birth.”
The news came as a huge shocker to Sheeran’s fans, many of whom sought to find out how his wife was coping after the diagnosis. Fortunately, it emerged that she was responding well to treatment.
But who is Ed Sheeran’s wife and how long have the couple been married for? Well, read on to find out.
Who Is Ed Sheeran?
Edward “Ed” Christopher Sheeran is an English singer and songwriter who has been writing songs from the tender age of eleven years.
Born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, England, Sheeran launched his professional music career in early 2011 by releasing the extended play ‘No. 5 Collaborations Project.’ He subsequently signed with Asylum Records through which he released his next couple of projects.
Sheeran released his debut studio album, titled + (“Plus”), in September 2011. The album became a smashing success and went on to top the UK Albums Chart.
Ed has since released six more studio albums and dozens of singles, most of which have charted exceptionally well.
Who Is Ed Sheeran Married To?
Ed Sheeran’s wife is known as Cherry Seaborn.
Seaborn may have made the news recently after being diagnosed with a tumor. But that wasn’t the first time she became a subject of media attention.
Seaborn is a seasoned hockey player. She played collegiate hockey for both Duke University and Durham University.
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Cherry Seaborn’s Early Life
Cherry Seaborn was born on May 6, 1992, in Suffolk, England, to Matthew Seaborn and Ann Lancaster. She, like her husband, holds a British nationality.
Seaborn is 31 years old as of 2023, one year younger than her husband Ed. She has a brother named Charlie.
Cherry’s father was a multitalented athlete who majored in cricket and soccer. He played primarily at the former Oxford-based Oxford Polytechnic. So, it’s evident whom Seaborn got her athletic genes from.
Cherry spent much of her childhood in the English City of Framlingham alongside her brother, with whom she has maintained a close relationship.
Cherry Seaborn’s Education Background
Seaborn attended Thomas Mills High School. She balanced her time between her studies and playing field hockey.
After graduating from high school, she proceeded to Durham University in the United Kingdom, eventually earning her undergraduate degree in molecular biology. She subsequently earned a master’s degree in business at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University in North Carolina, United States.
Cherry Seaborn’s Career Information
Cherry Seaborn was bitten by the athletic bug in her preteen years. She began to nurture her athletic talents and eventually became a dependable hockey player.
Seaborn continued honing her hockey skills while attending high school. She then played collegiately for Durham University and inspired her team to the British University championship in both 2012 and 2013. Her other noteworthy achievement was becoming the Investec English Women’s Hockey League North Conference runner-up for two seasons in a row.
Cherry also made it to England’s Under-18 and Under-21 national hockey teams. She led her Under-18 team to win a bronze and silver medal at the 2009 European Championships and 2010 Volvo 4 Nations Championships, respectively. Besides, she was instrumental in helping her Under-21 team to win a bronze medal at the 2012 European Championships held in Holland.
Seaborn continued to play field hockey even after moving to the United States. She led Duke University to reach the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship match. Many pundits considered her one of the association’s most promising players.
Cherry Seaborn is currently a manager for Deloitte. Her LinkedIn profile suggests that she works with the company’s World Climate team with a mission of rallying people and organizations to combat climate change.
Cherry Seaborn and Ed Sheeran’s Relationship Journey
Cherry Seaborn and Ed Sheeran met for the first time while they were both attending Thomas Mills High School. Ed was taken by Cherry’s athletic skills while she was equally wowed by his singing talents.
Sheeran later admitted that he was instantly smitten by her. Sadly, they parted ways after Ed left school to pursue his musical ambitions.
But as fate would have it, the two reunited in July 2015 while both were attending Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July Party held in Rhode Island. They started dating but opted to keep their relationship secret for a while.
However, rumors began to swirl that Ed and Cherry might be an item when they were spotted together on several occasions. They gradually became a bit less secretive about their relationship and started sharing joint photos of them on social media.
One such post appeared on Instagram on January 20, 2018, in which Ed revealed a Polaroid of himself and Cherry with the caption “Got me a fiancé just before the new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx” This was the clearest indication that the couple were engaged.
Sheeran and Seaborn tied the knot right before Christmas in 2018, in a private ceremony with no celebrities in attendance. The couple publicly announced they were married in July 2019.
Ed and Cherry welcomed their first child in September 2019, a daughter named Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. Their second daughter, Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran, was born in May 2022.
True to their secretive character, the couple have opted to keep their children’s lives away from the public.
Other Fun Facts about Cherry Seaborn
Cherry Seaborn is reportedly active on social media. However, she has chosen to keep her online activities private. Only close friends and family members can access her social media profiles.
In terms of body stats, Seaborn is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 132 pounds. Her husband is taller and heavier, at 5’8” and 182 pounds, respectively.