America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Published on July 11, 2019 By Chloe Draws

Judy Sheindlin – $400 million

Better known as Judge Judy, the no-frills TV judge is loved by fans for being straight talking and quite brutal at times. Her show has been on the air for 22 seasons with over 10 million viewers tuning in each day.

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In 2017, she sold the rights to her extensive library for around $100 million, adding considerably to her overall net worth. Since 2012, Judge Judy has earned $47 million each year from hosting her TV show.