Judy Sheindlin – $480 million
Better known as Judge Judy, Judith Sheindlin is a court-show star, television producer, and former judge. Her top-rated program Judge Judy ran for 25 seasons, consistently drawing large audiences.
Sheindlin also holds a Guinness World Records title as the longest-serving television arbitrator. Outside of television, she is known for her philanthropic work and her earlier role as a Manhattan family court judge—contributing to an estimated $480 million fortune.