While Ed Sheeran‘s life often plays out in stadiums and on global charts, his most cherished role exists firmly away from the spotlight. The Grammy-winning artist has built a deeply private and loving family life with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, and their two young daughters. Their story is one of childhood connections, quiet commitments, and the profound changes that come with parenthood.
Sheeran and Seaborn’s romance feels almost like something from one of his ballads. The pair first met as students at Thomas Mills High School in Suffolk, England. However, it wasn’t until over a decade later, in 2015, that their relationship truly began. They reconnected during Sheeran’s tour when a mutual friend brought them together in New York City, where Seaborn was living and working at the time.
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The romance blossomed quickly, with Sheeran even taking a break from music to travel the world with her and solidify their bond. He proposed in late 2017, and the couple opted for a secret winter wedding at his Suffolk estate in late 2018, choosing an intimate ceremony surrounded by a small circle of loved ones and friends. Sheeran confirmed the marriage in mid-2019, and Seaborn has been a constant and grounding presence in his life ever since.
A Growing Family
Ed and Cherry’s home has since grown with the arrival of their two daughters, both of whom have unique and meaningful names.
- Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran: The couple’s first child, Lyra, was born in August 2020. Sheeran explained that “Lyra” was chosen because he and his wife wanted a unique name for their daughter. The middle name, “Antarctica,” commemorates one of the couple’s most memorable travels; after finishing a tour, they visited Antarctica, a continent Sheeran had never seen before, and found the experience incredible. As of October 2025, Lyra is 5 years old.
- Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran: The family welcomed their second daughter, Jupiter, in May 2022. A source close to the couple shared that the name appealed to them for its “uniqueness and what it stands for,” with Jupiter meaning “brave and bold.” As of October 2025, Jupiter is 3 years old.
The couple has been fiercely protective of their children’s privacy, rarely sharing photos of their faces, but Sheeran has spoken about the joy they bring him. He shared that becoming a father gave him a new purpose in life, something he found was “actually more important than my job.”
Navigating Life’s Challenges Together
The couple’s journey has not been without its hardships. In early 2022, while pregnant with Jupiter, Cherry was diagnosed with a tumor that could not be treated until after she gave birth. Sheeran described it as a period where he felt he was “spiraling through fear, depression, and anxiety.” Thankfully, after Jupiter’s safe arrival, Cherry received treatment.
Ed Sheeran Tears Up over Wife Cherry’s Cancer Diagnosis: She’s the ‘Most Amazing Thing in My Life’ pic.twitter.com/6VgD9wiOmw
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In their documentary, she revealed that the diagnosis ended up being “much less severe” than initially feared, and she later received a clear MRI, with no cancer returning. This challenging period profoundly impacted Sheeran’s music, leading him to entirely rewrite his 2023 album, “-” (Subtract), as a way to process these difficult events.
Through the highs and lows, from quiet wedding vows to facing serious health scares, Ed Sheeran’s life with Cherry Seaborn and their daughters Lyra and Jupiter remains his central anchor. It’s a world he deliberately keeps guarded, but one that clearly provides the inspiration and stability for the very songs that have made him a global star.
