Judge Judy Explains Passing the Torch to Her Son: ‘It’s Time for Me’
"I'm just going to take the message and put it in a little bit of a different form," the longtime television personality says The post Judge Judy Explains Passing the Torch to Her Son: ‘It’s Time for Me’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Judge Judith Sheindlin, commonly recognized as "Judge Judy," shared her retirement plans with the hosts of ABC's "Good Morning America." Sheindlin revealed that she is officially passing the torch to her son, Adam Levy, a lawyer and former district attorney in Putnam County, N.Y. Sheindlin explained, "It’s time for me." Sheindlin's retirement announcement came five years after the reality court show "Judge Judy" concluded its 25-year run in 2021.
The show's spinoff, "Judy Justice," also set to conclude on October 22, would bid farewell with Sheindlin's transition to a new creative venture. Sheindlin credited her son for being "ready" to take over and expressed her gratitude for his supportive role as her mother. Sheindlin's decision to retire was influenced by her desire to ensure continuity and stability in a rapidly changing world.
Sheindlin, who began her legal career in corporate law, found her true calling in the New York Family Court system. Over the course of her 25-year tenure, "Judge Judy" garnered three Emmy Awards, a massive viewership, and even earned Sheindlin a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was also honored with a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
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