Sherrie Swafford is a yoga teacher and esthetician. While Sherrie is known to have a successful career of her own, she is widely known as Steve Perry’s ex-girlfriend. Her former lover is a popular American singer and songwriter who used to be the lead singer of the rock band Journey.
Swafford is rarely seen in public since her relationship with Steve ended in 1986. However, she is still witnessing several media mentions to date because of the special bond she used to have with the talented singer.
10 Facts About Sherrie Swafford
1. She was Born and Raised in Bakersfield, California
According to celebsurb.com, Sherrie Swafford was born and raised in Bakersfield, California in the United States of America. She had most of her childhood in Bakersfield but later moved to Diller Ave. with her family of 4, which includes her parents and younger sister.
2. Sherrie Swafford and Steve Perry used to be an Admired Celebrity Couple in the 80s
Swafford and Perry’s love story dates back to the 1980s. The couple used to be admired by a lot of their fans and they became the subject of several media portrayals. In a recent interview, Perry confessed that he and Sherrie were crazy in love and exceptionally close but unfortunately, they could not end up together.
3. The Esthetician Was the Inspiration Behind One of Perry’s Hit Songs
Oh Sherrie is the debut solo single that Perry released in 1984. The song which was written in honor of Sherrie became Perry’s biggest hit as a solo artist. Sherrie also appeared in the music video of the song which hit number three on the pop chart and number one on the rock chart in the United States.
4. What Happened to one of the Most Admired Celebrity Couples?
Swafford and Perry ended their relationship after dating for six years in 1986. The reason why they decided to go separate ways was due to Perry’s demanding music career. In a 2011 interview, the singer admitted that it became very difficult for him to navigate a relationship with someone, especially in the middle of a ride like Journey had then.
The couple’s break up came as a surprise to many given the kind of love and affection they displayed for each other.
5. Neither of the Estranged Couple Remarried
Decades after their break up, neither Sherrie Swafford nor Steve Perry has remarried. According to Sherrie, she has continued to live a quiet and private life and has not really made another attempt at marriage.
Sherrie’s ex-boyfriend Steve on the other hand stated in some interviews that he saw and witnessed what his parents went through and eventually their painful divorce.
He also went on to mention that he saw how his fellow bandmates lost half of everything they ever worked for in a divorce settlement and all these make him scared and so he runs away from marriage.
Though he didn’t get married, he dated other women, one of which is Kellie Nash who died of cancer in December 2012. Kellie’s death inspired Perry to get back on stage after shunning music for about several years.
6. Swafford and Steve are Still Close Friends
Though things didn’t work out between Sherrie and her famous ex-boyfriend, Sherrie has said that she and her ex are still good friends. According to her, she cherishes friendships including the one she has with Perry.
7. Does She have any Children?
Sherrie Swafford has never been married and does not have any children.
On the other hand, her former boyfriend, Steve Perry, has a daughter called Shamila Perry who was said to be birthed to him from a previous relationship before he became famous in his 20s.
Rumors have it that he didn’t know he had a daughter early enough and the two did not have a relationship until she was a teenager. In 2019, Perry who admitted that he is not only a father but a grandfather as well said he refrains from talking about his family in order to protect them.
8. What is Sherrie Swafford’s Net Worth?
Sherrie’s net worth is estimated at about $1 million. She makes her money as a yoga instructor aesthetician, and skin beauty therapist. Perry, on his part, has a net worth of about $60 million from his successful entertainment career.
9. She is an Avid Lover of Animals
Perry’s ex-girlfriend is a staunch lover of animals. Sherrie made this known in a recent interview where she also said that she spends her spare time planting and tending flowers.
10. Where is Sherrie Swafford Now?
As mentioned earlier, Swafford is an esthetician and a yoga instructor. Sources have it that she resides in Bakersfield where she owns and manages a skincare business.
