Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter born on February 17, 1991, making him 35 years old. His wife is Cherry Seaborn, a childhood friend he reconnected with in 2015 and secretly married in January 2019. The couple shares two daughters, Lyra Antarctica and Jupiter. Sheeran is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with an estimated net worth of around $350 million according to Celebrity Net Worth (2026).
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Edward Christopher Sheeran |
| Date of Birth | February 17, 1991 |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Birthplace | Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer |
| Known For | "Shape of You," "Perfect," "Thinking Out Loud" |
| Wife | Cherry Seaborn (married 2019) |
| Children | 2 daughters — Lyra Antarctica and Jupiter |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$350 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026) |
Early Life
Edward Christopher Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, at the Royal Halifax Infirmary in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. His father, John Sheeran, worked as an art curator at Cartwright Hall, and his mother, Imogen Sheeran, worked as a publicist; the family background was steeped in the arts. He has an older brother, Matthew, who is a classical composer.
The family moved to Framlingham, Suffolk, during his childhood, where he was raised. Sheeran began singing in a church choir at the age of four and learned to play the guitar at eleven. While attending Thomas Mills High School, he started writing his own songs. It was there that he first crossed paths with Cherry Seaborn, the girl who would later become his wife — though their romance would not begin for another decade.
In 2008, still a teenager, Sheeran moved to London to pursue a music career, playing gigs around the city and self-releasing EPs. He briefly attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford before committing fully to performing. A 2010 stint in Los Angeles proved pivotal: after playing an open mic night, actor and singer Jamie Foxx took notice, offered him studio time, and had him perform on his radio show — exposure that helped Sheeran build a transatlantic following.
Music Career
Sheeran's career gained serious momentum in early 2011 when he independently released the EP No. 5 Collaborations Project, which caught the attention of industry figures including Elton John. He signed with Asylum Records the same year, and his debut album + ("Plus") arrived in September 2011, topped the UK Albums Chart, and spawned the breakout hit "The A Team."
His second album, × ("Multiply") in 2014, became the second-best-selling album worldwide of 2015 and won the Brit Award for British Album of the Year. Its third single, "Thinking Out Loud," won two Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year. In 2015 he established his own label, Gingerbread Man Records.
Third album ÷ ("Divide") in 2017 became the best-selling album worldwide of 2017, with "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill" debuting in the top two chart positions in multiple countries and "Perfect" reaching number one in the US, Australia, and the UK. Sheeran was named the Global Recording Artist of the Year and the world's best-selling artist of 2017.
He followed with No. 6 Collaborations Project (2019), = ("Equals") in 2021 — featuring the hits "Bad Habits" and "Shivers" — − ("Subtract") and Autumn Variations (both 2023), and Play (2025). Across his career he has accumulated four Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, and close to 200 awards from over 400 nominations. In 2017 he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music and charity.
Play and the Loop Tour (2025–2026)
Sheeran's eighth studio album, Play, was released on September 12, 2025, through Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records, closing his decade-long mathematical era and opening a new five-album cycle themed around electronic media buttons — Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind and Stop are planned to follow. The 13-track record, produced with longtime collaborators Johnny McDaid, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha, blends Sheeran's signature ballads with Indian, Persian and Middle Eastern influences; he finished recording in Goa, surrounded by local musicians. Play debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in the UK.
Lead singles "Azizam" and "Old Phone" were followed by "Sapphire," released June 5, 2025, featuring backing vocals and sitar from Indian star Arijit Singh. Its music video, shot during Sheeran's India tour, includes a cameo from Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and topped India's streaming charts — reportedly the first track by a Western artist to do so since 2021. The move toward joy marked a deliberate turn from the somber Subtract, which had chronicled the death of his close friend Jamal Edwards and his wife Cherry's cancer diagnosis.
To support the album, Sheeran launched the Loop Tour on December 1, 2025, in Paris, with European dates that December, Oceania stadium shows from January to March 2026, and a 26-date North American leg running from June through November 2026, closing with Latin American dates in November and December. Touring remains his biggest earner: his earlier Mathematics Tour reportedly grossed about $875.7 million across 188 shows.
Wife and Family
Sheeran's wife is Cherry Seaborn. The two went to Thomas Mills High School together in Framlingham but lost touch after she graduated. They reconnected through a mutual friend in 2015, when Cherry was working in New York and Sheeran was on tour; their first date was at Taylor Swift's Fourth of July party. They moved in together during Sheeran's year off and have two cats, Dorito and Calippo.
Sheeran proposed in December 2017, and the couple held a secret wedding in January 2019, revealed later that year. They threw a larger, festival-style celebration in September 2019 with friends and family. Cherry — a Duke University graduate who played field hockey there — has stayed largely out of the spotlight. Sheeran has said that "all the happy songs" on his Divide album are about her.
The couple has two daughters: Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, born in 2020, and Jupiter, born in May 2022. True to form, both births were announced simply, on Instagram, with requests for privacy. The couple gave both daughters their parents' surnames, a deliberate choice Sheeran has discussed publicly as a way of preserving both family identities.
Net Worth
Ed Sheeran's net worth is estimated at $350 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2026), making him one of the wealthiest British musicians of his generation. The UK's Sunday Times 2026 ranking placed his fortune at £410 million, and other analysts put the dollar range between $320 million and $470 million — the figures vary by methodology, so they should be treated as estimates, not audited statements.
His wealth comes from music sales and streaming, massive global tours, brand partnerships, and his publishing and label interests. He launched the Loop Tour in December 2025 in support of Play, with European, Oceania and North American stadium legs running through 2026 and Latin American dates closing out the year, showing no sign of slowing his earning power. Despite the fortune, Sheeran has maintained a relatively modest public profile, long based in Suffolk, and has directed significant philanthropic effort toward music education through his foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ed Sheeran's wife? Ed Sheeran's wife is Cherry Seaborn. They married in a secret ceremony in January 2019 after reconnecting in 2015; they had first met as schoolchildren at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk.
How old is Ed Sheeran? Ed Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He is 35 years old.
What is Ed Sheeran's net worth? Ed Sheeran's net worth is estimated at approximately $350 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026). UK rankings put it at £410 million. All published figures are estimates, not confirmed amounts.
How many children does Ed Sheeran have? Ed Sheeran has two daughters with his wife Cherry Seaborn: Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran, born in 2020, and Jupiter, born in May 2022.
What are Ed Sheeran's biggest songs? His best-known hits include "The A Team," "Thinking Out Loud," "Shape of You," "Perfect," "Castle on the Hill," "Bad Habits," and "Shivers." His albums run from + ("Plus") through Play.