Judge Judy Sheindlin, 83, has revealed that she refuses to watch herself on television, a practice she attributes to a desire to avoid self-critique interfering with her on-screen presence.
Sheindlin, best known for her long-running reality courtroom series that concluded in 2021 after 25 seasons, told People magazine that while she did watch herself in the early days of her career, she soon found it detrimental. "I found that I would think about it if I watched it myself," Sheindlin explained. "I would think about it and say, 'You know what? Don't look up like that. Don't look down like that. Your face doesn't look good.' And I didn't want that to be part of the way I worked."
She stated that she did not want her self-criticism to "interfere with the process," leading her to stop watching her own shows.
Future Endeavors
Recently, Sheindlin discussed her post-retirement plans, indicating a desire to continue conveying her message without the demands of daily television production. "I don't want to do hair and makeup anymore, but I still want my message to get out there," she said.
Her new venture involves producing a small-claims court program titled "Adam's Law," which will feature her son, Adam Levy, 58. Sheindlin believes Levy is well-equipped for the role, citing his background in law and television, including his work on the Prime Video series "Tribunal Justice." "There aren't a lot of people who can carry a half hour on their own unscripted," Sheindlin commented, expressing confidence in her son's ability to succeed.
Levy's qualifications include experience in private practice and terms as the district attorney of Putnam County, New York. Sheindlin suggested that while he might not have been ready eight years ago, he is now. Levy, who has three children with his spouse Lori Leichtman, films his series in Stamford, Connecticut, and resides in Wyoming.
