Barbara Walters Made Sherri Shepherd ‘Cry for 3 Years Straight’ on ‘The View’

Sherri Shepherd said late broadcaster Barbara Walters made her cry daily for three years during her time on “The View” but shared that the experience helped her to develop her confidence as a TV personality.

Shepherd, 58, opened up about her time on the ABC talk show during an interview on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show” podcast. Shepherd joined the TV show’s panel in 2007 and remained until 2014.

“For me, it was one of the best experiences of my life. I did cry for three years. Barbara Walters made me cry for three years straight, but what I learned, she taught me how to find my voice,” Shepherd said. “I found my voice on that show. I joke, I say, now my voice is deep because Barbara told me when your voice is deeper, it projects confidence.”