When auditioning for the role of Gloria Abbott in The Young and the Restless previously held by Joan Van Ark A number of prominent actresses, such as Ilene Kristen and Donna Mills read for the role of Gloria, but after a single reading with actor Christian LeBlanc (who plays Gloria's son Michael), producers hired Judith on the spot.
Judith is part-owner of "St. James at The Vineyard," an upscale and eclectic restaurant specializing in "New World Cuisine" in Palm Springs, California.
Judith (On the worst job she ever had): I took a Christmas job at Macy's. Trying to figure out the computer machines was horrible, and Macy's during the holidays was just too crazy. It was a nightmare, and I was the worst.