Only the best will do for the highest-paid woman on TV! Judge Judy may work in a courtroom but in her downtime, she's relaxing in her sensational Rhode Island home.
The star, 79 - real name Judy Sheindlin - lives in a $9million Newport estate with her husband, Jerry, and it's truly spectacular if these photos on the Liladelman real estate website are anything to go by.
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Judy bought the property in 2018 and despite its original price tag of $10.9million, she managed to get it for significantly less.
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Nicknamed the Bird House, the 9,700-square-foot property is set on just over three and a half acres and sits atop one of the highest points in Newport.
The sprawling home was once owned by the late Dorrance Hill Hamilton, the granddaughter of the man who invented the process used to make Campbell's condensed soups.
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It boasts six bedrooms and eight bathrooms and is truly a sight to behold. At the time of purchase, a press release from the real estate company read: "The soaring, two-story entrance hall and living room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace enjoy lovely ocean views. No expense was spared to create a beautiful sanctuary using all that modern technology can provide."
© Photo: Getty ImagesJudy purchased the home for almost $2 million under asking price
Incredibly, the home is just one of Judy and Jerry's many. According to EOnline, they have at least five other luxury properties including two in Naples, Florida, one in Greenwich, Connecticut, another in Manhattan and one in Beverly Hills.
Judy - who is now at the helm of her new show Judy Justice - and Jerry will soon celebrate 45 years of marriage.
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Although they briefly divorced for a year in the early years of their marriage they reunited and have been happy together ever since.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe star lives with her husband of almost 45 years
Judy was married to her first husband Ronald Levy in 1964 and the pair had two children, with Judy putting her budding legal career on hold to become a stay-at-home mom.
But when she chose to return to work, Ronald reportedly did not support her and viewed her job as a "hobby and there came a time where I resented that," Judy told Fox News. The pair divorced and she later met her husband in 1976 at a New York bar.
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FAQs
Inside Judge Judy's incredible $9million mega-mansion in Rhode Island? ›
Where does Judge Judy live? Judy and her husband Jerry Sheindlin's primary residence, for tax purposes is their US$8.6 million Florida mansion. However, the couple also has homes in Connecticut, California, and Rhode Island. The huge mansion in Connecticut is said to be a true home base for the TV star.
Is Judge Judy's partner a female? › Where does Judge Judy live full time? ›Where does Judge Judy live? Judy and her husband Jerry Sheindlin's primary residence, for tax purposes is their US$8.6 million Florida mansion. However, the couple also has homes in Connecticut, California, and Rhode Island. The huge mansion in Connecticut is said to be a true home base for the TV star.
Where is Judge Judy's courtroom filmed? ›For its entire 25-season run, Judge Judy taped at the Sunset Bronson Studios on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
Is Judge Judy's courtroom real? ›TV court shows don't take place in real courtrooms and they don't feature real trials, though they are usually real cases—the producers often contact parties who have pending litigation in small claims court and offer them the opportunity to appear on TV instead.
Who is Judge Judy's mate? ›Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have been together for over 40 years. The couple got married in 1977 and share five children from both of their previous marriages. In 1990, they divorced but remarried the following year.
Who is Judge Judy's female assistant? ›Law Clerk. Sarah Rose is the Law Clerk for Judy Justice, the Emmy Award-winning courtroom program featuring Judge Judy Sheindlin from Amazon Freevee.
How much do you get paid to sit in Judge Judy? ›The amount of money people receive for appearing on Judge Judy varies, probably depending on how much time they actually spend on screen or other factors. Some litigants have reported receiving $500, while others have received either $250 or even as low as $100.
What kind of car does Judge Judy drive? ›According to TheRichest, the '07 Bentley Azure convertible is her daily driver, and packs an identical engine to the 450 horsepower Arnage R.
How many homes do Judge Judy own? ›Judy Sheindlin has a $50 million real estate portfolio, including at least six luxury homes across the United States: one in Naples, Florida, one in Greenwich, Connecticut, another in Newport, Rhode Island, one in Manhattan, New York and the last in Los Angeles, California.
What happens if you lose your case on Judge Judy? ›
On TV, the judge will tell the losing party that they will need to pay a certain amount to the other side but in reality, many show's producers will pay the winning party the amount the losing party owes as an incentive to appear on court tv. From the perspective of the person being sued, this is great!
Why is Judge Judy's granddaughter on her show? ›"Judge Judy" aired for 25 years before it came to an end. The tough-talking former New York family court judge's popularity made her the highest-paid personality on TV. When it came time for her second act, the TV star asked her granddaughter to join her as her new law clerk.
Who owns Judy Justice? ›Salary and contracts
As part of her contract with Amazon Studios, Sheindlin has complete ownership rights over Judy Justice.
Lawsuits. In March 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Sheindlin by Patrice Jones, the estranged wife of Randy Douthit (executive producer of Sheindlin's Judge Judy and later Judy Justice court shows).
Is Judge Judy's husband a judge? › What is Judge Judy's real job? ›After passing her bar exam (1965), she went on to work as a corporate lawyer, then as a New York prosecutor, where she worked on cases that included juvenile court and child abuse. After becoming a criminal court judge (1982), Blum landed a promotion as a supervising judge in family court.
Why did Judge Judy's husband divorce her? ›In 1978, she married Judge Jerry Sheindlin, who was an arbitrator on The People's Court from 1999 to 2001. They divorced in 1990, partially as a result of the stress and struggles that Judy endured after her father's death that same year. They remarried in 1991.
What happened to Judge Judy's sidekick? ›Byrd is particularly humbled by the reaction of fans, who expressed shock at his absence in the Judy Justice trailer. He's now on the hunt for new opportunities, like the guest spot he just had on The Bold and the Beautiful. He's been doing voiceover work, too.
Who is Judge Judy's son? › How much is Judge Judy worth? ›
Celebrity Net Worth claims that Judge Judy's net worth is approximately $440 million…for now. And TBH, that is fair since Judy is quite literally daytime television royalty.