When you have a father as well-known as Mike Holmes, it could be easy to simply become known as “Mike Holmes’ daughter”. Sherry Holmes, however, has managed to carve out a very impressive path for herself. While she does work closely with her father, Sherry has her own identity as a successful builder who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and try new things. Over the years, Sherry has appeared alongside her father on several TV shows. Although the Holmes family is most popular among Canadian viewers, that all may change now that their show Holmes Makes it Right: Retooled has been picked up by Fox to air in the United States. With more people watching the show than ever before, Sherry Holmes’ star could become even brighter. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Sherry Holmes.
1. She Didn’t Originally Want To Work In Construction
With a father like Mike Holmes, most people probably assumed that Sherry’s decision to get into construction was natural, but that was not exactly the case. She told Storeys, “I had absolutely zero interest in working construction…My parents split when I was really young. So, when we went to visit my dad, every other weekend, he would do building projects with us. He built me my first Barbie house. We built a treehouse. So, when I thought of working in skilled trades, it was something I would do passionately or just on a weekend; not as a career.”
2. She Had A Brain Tumor
As a child, Sherry had to face her fair share of challenges. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor after undergoing a CT scan. Fortunately, the doctors were successful in treating the tumor and Sherry has since made a full recovery.
3. She Loves To Travel
Sherry has always been an incredibly adventurous person, always eager to try something new. She loves being able to explore the many wonders the world has to offer. She has been fortunate enough to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world.
4. She’s A Wife And Mother
Construction may appear to be the most important thing in Sherry’s life, but family is truly what has her heart. She is happily married to Blake Steed, who has worked on a few of the Holmes’ family shows in the background. The couple has a single child together.
5. Her Family’s Shows Are Her Only TV Experience
Sherry has been on TV for over a decade now. During that time, she has had the opportunity to be part of several shows – all related to her family. She hasn’t expressed any interest in pursuing a different path or doing shows with other people.
6. She Loves To Stay Active
Keeping herself in good shape is something that is very paramount to Sherry. Staying active allows her to have better stamina for work and gives her more energy to play with her child. Despite her hectic schedule, she still tries to find ways to incorporate a good workout into her day.
7. She’s Also Into Interior Design
Since Sherry works in construction, she typically spends most of her time outside of the house trying to make sure everything is built properly. That isn’t her only interest, however. Sherry also loves to make sure each space looks its best on the inside too. She loves interior design and decor, and sometimes even shares her tips with her followers.
8. She’s A Cat Person
For some reason, there’s always something intriguing about knowing whether someone is a dog or cat person. Although there may not be any scientific evidence, it appears that this single fact about someone can give insight into their personality. For those who were wondering, Sherry is a proud dog person.
9. She Has A Large Social Media Following
Thanks to her many years on TV, Sherry has managed to cultivate a strong social media following of over 16,000 followers on Twitter and more than 44,000 followers on Instagram. This number is likely to increase as long as she remains in the public eye.
10. She Hopes To Inspire Young People To Take Up Trades
People who work in trades often don’t get the respect they deserve. During her interview with Storeys, she said, “I really want to see more youth get into a skilled trade. People tend to look down on skilled trade workers, as if they’re at the bottom of the barrel. People also assume we haven’t gone to school or make money.”
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