Cheryl Burke
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 14, 2026 Fact checked August 14, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Cheryl Stephanie Bautista Burke
Occupation
dancer
Birth Date
May 3, 1984
Age
42 years
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Birthplace
San Francisco, California, United States
Education
Menlo-Atherton High School
Nationality
American
Cheryl Burke family members
Father's Name
Stephen Burke
Mother's Name
Sherri Burke
Siblings names
Ina Burke (younger half-sister), Nicole Wolf (younger half-sister), Mandy Wolf (stepsister)
Is Cheryl Burke a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Cheryl Burke marital status?
Divorced from Matthew Lawrence; no children
Who is Cheryl Burke husband?
Matthew Lawrence (ex-husband)
When did get married?
May 23, 2019 (divorce finalized September 19, 2022)
How many children does she have?
No children
Cheryl Burke husband
Matthew Lawrence (husband)
Date of birth: February 11, 1980
Cheryl Burke tied a knot with her long-term partner Matthew Lawrence on May 23, 2019. The bride looked incredibly beautiful in a white column dress, which provided super support to her incredibly slim well-shaped body.
The famous dancer met an actor Matthew Lawrence, mostly known as Jack Hunter from “Boy Meets World”, through the DWTS contestant Joey Lawrence. Joey, who is a celebrated actor, too, introduced Cheryl to Matthew, and they loved each other at first sight. After a year of dating, the couple separated, but they reconciled in 2017. In March 2018 the actor Matthew Lawrence proposed to his loved one. A year later they made it official. Both, Cheryl and Matthew, tell that they dream to have kids.
Who are Cheryl Burke parents?
Sherri Burke (mother)
Cheryl Burke’s mother is named Sherri. It was Sherri, who noticed her daughter’s talent for dancing and helped her to develop it.
Mrs. Burke spent a lot of time, caring about her daughter. She took little Cheryl to various kinds of sports, like horse riding and tennis, till finally, she focused her mind on dancing exclusively. Sherri is so happy to watch her daughter, doing what she likes, and to enjoy her activity.
In the middle 2000s, Sherri retired from her regular job to help her daughter with managing a dancing studio. In any situation, Mrs. Burke stays by her daughter’s side.
Sherri split from her daughter’s father many years ago. She re-married in 1993. The dancing star Cheryl Burke was brought up by her mother’s second husband Bob Wolf, whom she considers as her second daddy.
Stephen Burke (father)
Date of birth: April 13, 1950
Date of death: March 9, 2018
Stephen Burke is Cheryl’s biological father. He tragically passed away on March 9, 2018. Cheryl mourned his death, although their relationships were not easy.
After Stephen’s divorce from Sherri, his daughter’s mother, he re-married and had another daughter. Cheryl felt jealous and she couldn’t accept the idea that her father was able to love someone else. That’s why she stopped communicating with him, and they were estranged for almost a decade.
The father and daughter reconciled after Stephen Burke had been involved in a terrible car accident and as a result, he was injured.
After making peace, Cheryl stayed in touch with her dad. His death in spring, 2018 impressed her deeply, and she devoted to her late father, Stephen Louis Burke, an emotional post on Instagram.
Cheryl Burke siblings
Ina Burke (younger half-sister from paternal side)
Ina is Cheryl’s half-sister from the paternal side. Two girls, who share similar facial features, hadn’t known each other till the death of their common dad. Cheryl was frustrated after her father’s death, that’s why she was so happy to get a message from her paternal half-sister. At first, Cheryl wasn’t sure, she and Ina Burke could become friends. But on the day of their meeting, they couldn’t stop talking.
Now Ina and Cheryl share a close bond. The famous dancer introduced her half-sibling to her husband (who had been her fiancé at that time) and her parents-in-law.
Now the girls spend a lot of time together. Cheryl teaches Ina some movements from ballroom dancing.
Nicole Wolf (younger half-sister from the maternal side)
Nicole Wolf is Cheryl’s younger half-sister. They share the same mom but have different fathers. Nicole and Cheryl are close. It was Nicole, who arranged the pre-wedding party for Ms. Burke in the night club.
Burke’s sister resides in Los Angeles, CA. Recently she has graduated from the University of Southern California. Nic is an occasional actress. She made a short appearance in “La La Land”.
Mandy Wolf (stepsister)
Mandy is the daughter of Bob Wolf, Cheryl’s stepfather, from his previous marriage. Although Mandy and Cheryl are not blood-related, they have a warm sister-sister connection and consider each other as relatives.
Bio
Cheryl Burke is an American professional dancer, television personality and podcast host. She became one of the longest-serving professional dancers on “Dancing with the Stars,” competing across 26 seasons and winning consecutive Mirrorball trophies with Drew Lachey and Emmitt Smith. She retired from the program as a professional dancer in 2022.
Burke has also appeared on television, operated dance studios, written the memoir “Dancing Lessons” and hosted podcasts about dance and personal growth. She married actor Matthew Lawrence on May 23, 2019; their divorce was finalized on September 19, 2022. They had no children together.
Interesting and fun facts
- Burke was the first female professional to win consecutive seasons of “Dancing with the Stars.”
- She competed on 26 seasons of the program before retiring as a professional dancer in 2022.
- She published the memoir “Dancing Lessons” in 2011.
- Her later work has included podcasting and advocacy related to sobriety and mental health.
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