Judge Judy’s court: America’s favorite judge now dominates streaming empire at 80

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Judge Judy Sheindlin is 80 years old but showing no signs of slowing down as she expands her courtroom TV show empire into streaming.

Sarah Rose Levy, law clerk to Judge Judy Sheindlin, gets candid about working alongside the TV icon in the new court series "Judy Justice."in 2021 after 25 years on the air, it seemed she was stepping down from the bench.

The show quickly became Freevee’s No. 1 original show with more than 150 million viewers over the past two years. The show also earned a second season renewal this year. "What sets Judge Judy apart is not only her incredible ratings … but also her cultural impact. People are drawn to her authenticity and relatability. In a world of celebrities, viewers are craving something real, and Judge Judy delivers just that," said Dhomonique Murphy, founder of the Right Method.

"Judge Judy" far exceeded Sheindlin's hopes and became a hit. By the end of its run, Sheindlin was earning a $47 million salary and also raking in $100 million by selling the rights to her library of episodes to CBS, according to Forbes, making her the highest-paid host on TV.In 2014, she launched the court show"Hot Bench" in syndication, the first step in her growing empire.

Judge Judy Sheindlin earned a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2019. Her series,"Judge Judy," earned three Emmys over its 25-year run.In total, Sheindlin is worth a reported $400 to $460 million. Levy is a former district attorney for Putnam County in New York who began his career as a prosecutor on Long Island.

 

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