Judy Sheindlin

Date of Birth: October 21, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: (N/A)

Biography

Judith Susan Sheindlin, widely known as Judge Judy, is an American lawyer, former judge, television personality, and author. She was born on October 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. Judy Sheindlin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in 1965. She began her legal career as a corporate lawyer but found her passion in family court, where she became known for her no-nonsense attitude and quick wit. In 1982, she was appointed as a judge in the New York Family Court system and gained a reputation for handling cases swiftly and effectively. Her work caught the attention of media producers, and in 1996, she began presiding over her own reality court show, “Judge Judy,” which quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The show ran for 25 years, making her one of the highest-paid television personalities and a household name. Judy Sheindlin has authored several books and continues to influence the legal and entertainment worlds with her sharp insights and authoritative demeanor.

5 Interesting Facts about Judy Sheindlin

1. Judy Sheindlin was the first woman to become a judge in the Manhattan family court system.

2. She often writes her own books, including “Don’t Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining” and “Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever.”

3. Judy Sheindlin was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.

4. She has been married twice, both times to the same man, Jerry Sheindlin, who is also a judge.

5. In 2020, Judy Sheindlin was named one of Forbes’ highest-paid celebrities, earning $47 million that year.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Judy Sheindlin

1. “Beauty fades, dumb is forever.”

2. “If you want to be a real human being, you have to be willing to take responsibility for your actions.”

3. “I don’t believe in playing games. I believe in being direct and honest.”

4. “The only people who can make this a better world are the people who will make the effort to change it.”

5. “Don’t try to teach a pig to sing. It doesn’t work, and it annoys the pig.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Judy Sheindlin’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $440 million.

Children

Judy Sheindlin has five children: Jamie, Gregory, Jonathan, Adam, and Nicole. Jamie and Gregory are from her first marriage, while Jonathan, Adam, and Nicole are from her marriage to Jerry Sheindlin.