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There’salmostnothingStar Joneshasn’t witnessed in her courtroom.
Jones made her big return to the court television world this week asDivorce Court’s newest judge — a role that allows her to blend her legal expertise with her background in television.
Jones adds, “I pinch myself because anybody who has seen any of the episodes, they go, you know what she was born to do this. This is actually who I am. And I’m enjoying every minute of it.”
Through her experience working on the series, Jones has practically seen it all — including onemajormoment that has never happened in the history of the show.
“I had a litigant try to pick me up,” she reveals. “It was the first time it happened in the 24 seasons ofDivorce Court. The litigant literally tried to pick up the judge. It was hilarious though.”
Jones continues, “I also don’t think they realize that I’ve been around the block. I’m 60 years old this year. I may not look it because Black don’t crack, but I do bring that Auntie Star-ism to the table.”
Other litigants have been “shocked” to see Jones is actually the show’s judge, she says.
“But when I open my mouth, they see and hear that I’m there for business,” she says. “I empathize with each and every person who comes into court, and I will ask the tough questions. I also am very proud of the fact that our couples completely run the gamut. There’s some old, there’s young. There’s Black, white, Latin. There’s Asian, there’s mixed couples, interracial couples, lesbian couples, gay couples. All of it. All of it and more. And everybody gets treated equally.”
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As for what else viewers can expect from her on the series, Jones teases, “I think this season,Divorce Courtis really going back to its roots.”
“It’s one thing to have drama, but it’s another thing for them to be in the middle of trauma. And I’m able to actually bring in some resources to help families through that trauma,” she adds. “And that’s really great.”
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Divorce Courtairs weekdays (check local listings).
source: people.com
