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Cheryl Hines
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Born
Cheryl Ruth Hines

(1965-09-21) September 21, 1965 (age 59)
Alma mater University of Central Florida (BFA)
Occupation Actress, comedian
Years active 1993–present
Television Curb Your Enthusiasm
Suburgatory
Son of Zorn
I Can See Your Voice
Spouse(s)
Paul Young
(m. 2002; div. 2010)
(m. 2014)
Children 1
Relatives Kennedy family (by marriage)

Cheryl Ruth Hines (born September 21, 1965) is an American actress and comedian. She is well-known for playing Cheryl David on the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm. She was nominated for two Emmy Awards for this role.

Cheryl also starred as Dallas Royce on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory. In 2009, she directed her first movie, Serious Moonlight. Besides acting, Cheryl Hines also works to help others. She is married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr..

Early Life and School

Cheryl Hines was born in Miami Beach, Florida. Her parents are James and Rosemary Hines. She grew up mostly in Tallahassee. There, she was very active in the Young Actors Theatre.

Even though her family faced money problems, she went to school. She studied at Lively Technical Center and Tallahassee State College. In 1990, she earned a degree from the University of Central Florida. Her degree was in radio and television production.

Her Acting Career

Cheryl Hines started her acting journey with improv comedy. She performed at The Groundlings Theater. Other famous actors, like Lisa Kudrow, were also students there.

Cheryl appeared in TV shows like Swamp Thing and Unsolved Mysteries. She was also on an episode of The Dating Game in 1996. She was not chosen by anyone on that show.

Cheryl Hines and Meg Ryan portrait 2009
Cheryl Hines and Meg Ryan at the 2009 premiere of Serious Moonlight. This was Cheryl's first time directing a movie.

Cheryl was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2003 and 2006. These nominations were for her role in Curb Your Enthusiasm. She once said that before Curb, she only had very small roles. Being an unknown actress helped her get the part. She said the show "changed my life."

Cheryl Hines acted in several movies. She was in RV with Robin Williams. She also appeared in Waitress with Keri Russell. In 2008, she was in The Grand, a comedy about poker.

In 2009, Cheryl directed her first movie, Serious Moonlight. The movie starred Meg Ryan. The script was written by Adrienne Shelly, who was also Cheryl's director in Waitress.

Cheryl played Jane in the 2009 ABC sitcom In the Motherhood. This show was based on a web series. It was canceled after only a few episodes aired.

In 2010, Cheryl joined the cast of a Nickelodeon movie. It was based on The Fairly OddParents. She played Wanda, Timmy's fairy godmother, in human form.

Cheryl was also an executive producer for School Pride in 2010. This reality show helped renovate different schools each week. From 2011 to 2014, Cheryl starred as Dallas Royce on the ABC sitcom Suburgatory. The show ended after three seasons.

On January 29, 2014, Cheryl Hines received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a special honor for people in entertainment.

Today, Cheryl is a panelist on the singing game show I Can See Your Voice.

Her Personal Life

Cheryl Hines married Paul Young on December 30, 2002. He was the founder of a management company. They had a daughter named Catherine Rose Young on March 8, 2004. They later divorced in 2010.

Cheryl is very involved in helping others. She works with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). She started helping after her nephew was born with cerebral palsy. She looked for help and support from the organization. Over time, she became a strong supporter. She now serves on UCP’s board of trustees. In 2015, Cheryl and her family won $25,000 for UCP on Celebrity Family Feud.

Cheryl Hines began dating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in December 2011. Her Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star, Larry David, introduced them. They announced their engagement in April 2014. They got married on August 2, 2014, at the Kennedy Compound in Cape Cod.

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