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Judge Judy Is the Highest-Paid TV Personality: Surprised or Could See It?

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She's been on the air since 1996, but Judge Judy is still the highest-paid TV personality, raking in $45 million for her syndicated afternoon court show, according to the annual "Who Earns What" survey by TV Guide.

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If you're being technical, Simon Cowell of Fox's "X Factor" earns more (an astounding $90 million according to Forbes) but a lot of that comes from his behind-the-scenes work. Matt Lauer of the "Today" show makes $21.5 million a year, but it pays even more to be funny. David Letterman makes $28 million, and Jay Leno makes $25 million.

Reality TV is also lucrative, especially the singing shows. Mariah Carey will make $17 million to be the next "American Idol" judge (Ryan Seacrest makes $15 million just for hosting the show), according to TV Guide; Howard Stern makes $15 million for judging NBC's "America's Got Talent"; and Britney Spears is making $10 million to judge "The X Factor."

But it's crazy to think that 69-year-old Judge Judy makes more than Mariah Carey and Britney Spears combined. Do you watch her show? And are you surprised by the news?
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  • AvaC 2012/08/09 22:11:50
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    Judge Judy rules! Have you seen some of the people she has to deal with on her show? I don't blame her for acting the way she does.

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  • Ronzo bryguy 2012/08/09 19:25:41
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    +1
    Would you take her job and pay if offered?
  • bryguy Ronzo 2012/08/09 20:35:42
    bryguy
    Of course, but that wouldn't make it fair.
  • Neetrab25 bryguy 2012/08/09 20:53:09
    Neetrab25
    lol! How wouldn't it "make it fair"?
  • bryguy Neetrab25 2012/08/09 21:08:29
    bryguy
    Most people would do anything for that kind if money, but it's still not fair to pay someone that much for such a simple job.
  • Lucy bryguy 2012/08/10 00:56:12
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    +1
    Oh, boy, you are showing. A simple job; to be a judge takes a lot of education and smarts.
  • bryguy Lucy 2012/08/10 05:11:54
    bryguy
    For a $45 million dollar a year salary, yes, it is a relatively simple job.
  • scurvison 2012/08/09 17:43:11
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    +2
    Gotta love Judge Judy
  • Huki68 2012/08/09 17:38:57 (edited)
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    She is a Very highly paid professional BIT****... I like when she caught the bad guy’s lies, but many times she treat people without respect. I don't approve her approach and how she put people put morality down in her court, she should be sued for mentally bullied abused people and many others mentally abused like her just because they are a judges... that is how government run as well.

    I used watch her show until I saw many cases that was similar to mine and I thought OMG if I go there she will cut me into pieces and don't believe me, hell no!!, Not everyone lies, not everyone have nice brand clothing’s to go to her court. not everyone are well speakers that doesn't mean we are liars.. Them is when I stop watching her show.. She was not fair and many of her cases. That pisses me off. Her way no way, now I love Judge Brown and many others show… Better than her, I don’t have respect for her like I used too.

    We pay her to treat many people like garbage

    SAD
  • irish -liberty or death! 2012/08/09 17:09:14
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    +1
    why be surprised? at least judge judy does something to earn her money.
  • jsbustaman 2012/08/09 17:00:11
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    jsbustaman
    It's amazing what a judge can make as a tv star?
  • phil 2012/08/09 16:56:40
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    phil
    Who did not know. Make up. Lol
  • VenomHalos 2012/08/09 16:51:55
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    VenomHalos
    There's a shock.
  • John Hall 2012/08/09 16:48:42
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    Already knew she was rich and that she owns judge Joe browns show also . Between Judy and brown I would love to see more judges lay the law down on people and tell them what they really are .
  • retrograve John Hall 2012/08/09 17:55:10
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    Judge Mathis.
  • john doe retrograve 2012/08/09 18:17:18
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    I like judge Mathis and millian, they are fair and respectful, down with judy.
  • retrograve john doe 2012/08/09 18:23:01
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    I don't really care Mathis because I find him rude as well but not as much as Judy.
  • Neetrab25 retrograve 2012/08/09 20:55:12
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    Are you kidding??? Mathis is the NICEST Judge on tv!! Now, HE is funny and nice most of the time (imo).
  • retrograve Neetrab25 2012/08/09 22:39:17
    retrograve
    I think the female judge with the red hair from what I've seen is the nicest. But regardless, being nicest judge when there is only jerks to compare them doesn't really say much.
  • TimothyBrianFoley 2012/08/09 16:48:16
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    more people watch her then ellen or dr phil she takes herself seriously makes all the difference in the world
  • Sherry 2012/08/09 16:42:01
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    At first I didn't like her. But she let's it be known straight off when someone is trying to pull the wool over her eyes, which they do not like being caught out on. I like seeing that, and I admire that.
  • Neetrab25 Sherry 2012/08/09 20:55:47
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    me too!
  • Jimbo 2012/08/09 16:40:54
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    I'd rather watch Judge Judy than a lot of other stuff on TV.
  • JohnT 2012/08/09 16:34:26
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    JohnT
    She is way to arrogant for me. I like a judge with ears to listen and a heart. She is opinionated and often does not listen or evaluate the evidence correctly. Big ego and overpaid for sure.
  • ♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/08/09 16:31:13
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    ♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌
    +2
    I suppose I could be both surprised and see that DUH! but then again with work, I can't watch her show anymore and I loved making fun of people with stupid excuses.
  • terrabytes 2012/08/09 16:29:40
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    terrabytes
    Only because I don't watch the show
  • Different 2012/08/09 16:28:57
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    Different
    She is a well known person. She has her own TV show. It is easy to guess that she is rich.
  • Atlas 2012/08/09 16:25:22
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    Not surprising. Show airs during the afternoon, lots of viewership and she is hilarious.
  • kyle 2012/08/09 16:23:14
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    you should of put this question along time ago casue thats when the article was on the news mounthes ago
  • 2012/08/09 16:18:35
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    not surprised at all, she is making alot more being on tv then working in real courtroom in some building somewhere. no wonder these judges go on tv when they can.
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  • BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/08/09 16:17:15
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    Yes;I read that you got a whopping 45,000,000.
  • SteveMarine- JLA 2012/08/09 16:16:06 (edited)
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    SteveMarine- JLA
    Im sure she is...come on....she has a damn TV show.. And no I dont watch her show...did a few times and she was honestly rude to every one.
  • the judgebigdogeagle 2012/08/09 15:59:11 (edited)
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    the judgebigdogeagle
    When I want to watch another person who does not like their intelligence being insulted.I watch her.

    And how long does people think Brittney is going to making a ton of money. She is overated
  • Tommy 2012/08/09 15:28:31
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    Tommy
    Used to, but she's got so pissy I can't stand the beeeeeatch.
  • elijahomar496 2012/08/09 15:23:02
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    elijahomar496
    But don't agree with most of her decisions when it comes to law.. she usually comes on during the day when either you watch her or news, I'd rather watch her show..

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