But in 2013, she started to make a modest comeback. Taking on roles in independent films and TV movies, Norton slowly rebuilt her résumé, earning acting credits nearly every year up through 2022.
Even as public reactions to her recent appearance were mixed, with some commenters harshly pointing out how “aging is cruel,” others rushed to defend her.
Another added, “She looks real. That’s more than I can say for most women her age in the industry.”
Now, decades removed from the peak of her fame—and the scandal that came with it — Judy Norton remains a reminder of how complex and lasting the legacy of TV fame can be.
