Judith Light
Also known as Judith Ellen Light
Career
Active 1970 – present
Biography
About Judith Light
Judith Light's career spans over five decades, beginning with her professional stage debut in 1970 and her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of A Doll's House. Her breakthrough came as Karen Wolek on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live (1977–1983), a role that earned her two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1980 and 1981. In 2024, she added a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Poker Face to her accolades.
Light became a household name starring as Angela Bower in the long-running ABC sitcom Who's the Boss? from 1984 to 1992. She then played Elizabeth Donnelly in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2002–2010) and Claire Meade in Ugly Betty (2006–2010), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2007. Her role as Judith Brown Ryland in Dallas (2013–2014) and as Shelly Pfefferman in the critically acclaimed Transparent brought her multiple Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Critics' Choice Award nominations. She also received nominations for portraying Marilyn Miglin in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story in 2018. In 2019, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on February 9, 1949, Light is an American actress of Caucasian ethnicity. She stands 5'7" with a slim build, blonde hair, and brown eyes. Her natural measurements are 34–24–34, with a 34B bra cup. She has maintained a steady presence in the industry since 1970, with a career that spans stage, television, and film. Light's Instagram following of 106k reflects her enduring popularity. She continues to be a respected figure in acting, with a body of work that has earned both critical acclaim and audience recognition.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1970-present (started around 21 years old; 56 years active)
- Birthplace
- Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 120 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 106k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How many Daytime Emmy Awards did Judith Light win for her role on One Life to Live?
Judith Light won two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Karen Wolek, in 1980 and 1981.
What is Judith Light's most recent major award?
In 2024, Judith Light won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Poker Face.
What roles has Judith Light played on television series that have earned her award nominations?
She has received Primetime Emmy and Critics' Choice Award nominations for her roles in Transparent (as Shelly Pfefferman) and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (as Marilyn Miglin), among others.
Did you know
- Judith Light's career began in 1970 with her professional stage debut, leading to a Broadway debut in 1975.
- She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2024 for Poker Face, adding to her two Daytime Emmys from the early 1980s.
- Judith Light received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.
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