New hair alert: Judge Judy ditches signature bob for stunning new look
<p>We have watched her on our TV screens for years, and this time she has come back with a new hairdo – and it is drastically different to her signature short, neat bob many are used to. </p>
<p>Judge Judy Sheindlin showed up to the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday with a modern look as she swept away the red carpet.</p>
<p>Her long running courtroom television show, <em>Judge Judy</em>, has never seen her waver from her signature short hairstyle for more than 30 years.</p>
<p>However, that hairdo was switched out for a combed-back low ponytail for the event, where she took out the Lifetime Achievement Award.</p>
<p>The 76-year-old TV star told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/judge-judy-shares-what-inspired-her-to-try-a-new-hairdo-exclusive-124659" target="_blank"><em>Entertainment Tonight</em></a> the change of style was inspired by wanting to lead a “simpler” life.</p>
<p>“It used to take me an hour to get ready for work … or even to go out for dinner,” she said. “Hair, curling, blowing.”</p>
<p>However, the new 'do hasn’t just been warmly accepted by fans, but herself as well.</p>
<p>“I like it,” she said. “It’s comfortable and easy.”</p>
<p>Her on-screen buddy and bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, took to social media to share which look he liked best though.</p>
<p>“I tried to stay out of this, y'all won't let me!” the co-star wrote in a caption.</p>
<p>“I prefer my boss with the old 'do' (left) More sophisticated and 'Judy'cial.”</p>
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<p>While accepting her coveted honour at the 46th annual award show, Sheindlin said: “I have a profession that’s always been my passion. And tonight, I have this lovely honor which says I’ve done my job well.</p>
<p>“Life has a beginning, a middle and an end. As most of us, I don’t remember the very beginning, I’m having an absolute blast in the middle, and if my luck holds, I won’t be around for the end.”</p>
<p>Judge Judy first premiered on September 16, 1996 and is currently in its 23rd season.</p>
<p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Judge Judy’s new stunning, sleek hairstyle here.</p>
