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Judge Judy’s granddaughter says tough-talking ‘nana’ has a ‘softer’ side: 'I get the benefit of seeing both'
Sarah Rose, law clerk to Judge Judy Sheindlin, gets candid about working alongside the TV icon in the new court series "Judy Justice."
When Sarah Rose decided to pursue a career in law, she knew exactly who to turn to for advice — her grandmother, Judge Judy.
Judith Sheindlin, whose long-running syndicated courtroom show "Judge Judy" ended in 2021, has been dispensing her tart brand of justice in a new series, "Judy Justice." The show is produced by Amazon Studios and premiered late last year. The new season debuted this month.
"My family is chock-full of lawyers," the 25-year-old, who is one of Sheindlin’s 13 grandchildren, told Fox News Digital. "Every family dinner was something legal related. And I remember sitting at the adults' table but still feeling like I was at the kids' table, not being able to really engage with what they were discussing, the topics and different cases that my father or my aunts and uncles were trying at the time.
"I wanted to be in on the action. I wanted to get in on the conversation. So I went to law school and figured out how to communicate like a lawyer, how to think like a lawyer. And now, I hold my own at the family table as much as anyone else. I’m really happy with how it all turned out."
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Sarah Rose (left) said her grandmother Judith Sheindlin inspired her to pursue a law career. (Courtesy of Sarah Rose)
Earlier this year, Sheindlin, 80, was joined by three generations of her family as she delivered the commencement address at New York Law School. During the ceremony, she presented Sarah Rose her diploma.
"[She taught me] not to let anybody else define you but yourself," Sarah Rose explained. "You have to have a good feeling about yourself and be confident in yourself. And, really, if you have that as a foundation, the opportunities are endless for where your journey might lead. I’ve always taken that to heart. No matter what anyone else’s opinions, feelings or thoughts are, I just know that I’m secure in myself. And she’s playing a big role in that.
"She’s given me the confidence to feel that way while I was growing up," Sarah Rose revealed. "I think that’s the best piece of advice she’s ever given me. You have to define yourself, and you tell other people who you are. Not the other way around."
Sarah Rose (left) is her grandmother's new law clerk in the series "Judy Justice." (James Dimmock/Amazon Freevee)
"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.
"I think this season, more so than last season, I’ve gotten a bit more comfortable disagreeing with her or even bringing up points that maybe she didn’t discuss in her ruling that I think the audience might have picked up on," Sarah Rose explained. "So I try and ask her about those points during our discussions now.
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"But I think it’s so important for people to see a healthy discourse between generations too," Sarah Rose added. "I mean, I can’t be the only grandchild who doesn’t always agree with their grandparents. I think that adds a really different dynamic and a different piece of the show that wasn’t there before. Now, different generations can connect, see our viewpoints and how we disagree with each other in a healthy way, in a respectful way."
Sarah Rose is one of Judge Judy's 13 grandchildren. (James Dimmock/Amazon Freevee)
Sarah Rose insisted that, at home, when cameras aren’t rolling, her sassy "nana" isn’t afraid to serve a healthy dose of tough love.
"That’s still there," Sarah Rose chuckled. "The no-nonsense grandmother is still there. But there is a much softer, supportive side. She’s the first person I call if I have a problem or a question or something that needs to get solved. She’s a fantastic problem solver, especially for the ones that she loves.
"That support and love … that’s what I think a lot of people don’t think exists because of who they see on camera, which is understandable. But that’s one of the things I wish people either recognized or knew. But I get the benefit of seeing both."
Sarah Rose previously interned at "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." And as a third-generation lawyer in the family, she’s eager to roll up her sleeves.
"Judge Judy" premiered in 1996 and aired 25 years. (Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images)
"I hope people get the same thing they’ve been getting for 25 years – truth, justice, all the underlying themes that ‘Judge Judy’ has been about for all these years, but with a new element," she said.
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"Being able to have healthy discourse between generations is hopefully my take and what I hope people get out of it. … I think we all bring something different, which is great because audiences now have members of the cast to connect with in different ways."
"Judy Justice" streams for free on Freevee. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
FAQs
Judge Judy’s granddaughter says tough-talking ‘nana’ has a ‘softer’ side: 'I get the benefit of seeing both'? ›
The television icon works with her granddaughter, who is the law clerk on "Judy Justice," as the show heads into its second season.
What does Judge Judy's granddaughter do? ›The television icon works with her granddaughter, who is the law clerk on "Judy Justice," as the show heads into its second season.
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.
Is Judge Judy's partner a female? › What are some of Judge Judy's sayings? ›- “I want first-time offenders to think of their first appearance in my courtroom as the second-worst experience of their lives. ...
- “I love the truth. ...
- “I eat morons like you for breakfast. ...
- Judge Judy: “Who are you?” ...
- "Don't try to teach a pig to sing.
On Judge Judy, both sides are offered appearance fees, a daily wage and travel expenses for the duration of the taping. Once a decision is made, producers pay it to the victorious party.
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.
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.
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.
How much money did Judge Judy make? ›During the peak of her TV career, Judge Judy earned a staggering $47 million per year. Her contract allowed her to work just 52 days annually, with each taping day comprising ten to twelve cases.
Is Judge Judy's husband a judge? ›
What is Judge Judy's personality type? ›Judge Judy is an ESTJ personality type. She is strong-willed and organized, valuing structure in all areas of her life. Dedicated and assured, she is comfortable taking the lead. Rules and guidelines are important to people of the ESTJ personality type.
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.
Is Sarah Rose a lawyer? ›Rose recently completed her law school studies, having received her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School, becoming the Sheindlin family's third generation of lawyers from the school's program.
What happened to Byrd from Judge Judy? ›Hiring for another bailiff role
On April 28, 2022, it was announced that Byrd would be holding the role of bailiff for another court show produced and created by Sheindlin's team that is currently in development, also to be streamed on Amazon Freevee like Judy Justice.