Judge Judy gets candid on politics, retirement and her legacy

Judge Judy doesn't need a robe, gavel or bench to hold court. Born Judith Sheindlin, the 83-year-old is strong in her beliefs, passionate about her projects and will always tell it like she thinks it is. After all, that's what made her a household name as a family court judge, presiding over cases on TV for more than two decades. We interviewed her in her home ahead of her planned retirement from TV. During our conversation, she railed against socialism and addressing hopes for her legacy. Judge Judy unfiltered: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv-streaming/2026/09/22/judge-judy-judy-sheindlin-tv-special-son-adam-levy-show/91868427007/ » Sign up: Lights, camera, newsletters! All things movies, TV, music, even celeb galleries - https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/entertainment/