Judy Sheindlin, 76 — Est. $400M
Prosecution lawyer and Judge Judy Sheindlin is famously known for her award-winning show that she has presided over since 1996. The show has run for 22 episodes and has gained international viewership, hitting more than 10 million views a day. From the show alone, Sheindlin has since 2012 grossed $47 million annually. Hot Bench is also another one of the successful shows that she’s created in 2014. In 2017, Sheindlin banked $147 million (pre-tax) according to Forbes. She doesn’t seem to be retiring any time soon and she says that the programs’ viewership will determine the decision.
