Some of us remember the Judy/Jeff engagement and marriage all too well. Jeff was an incredible monster toward Judy. What no one knew at the time was that HE was covering up lurid secrets. Judy had no clues. She was so naive. And painfully hurt by his cruelty and the dangers of his secret lifestyles.
Judy told Kathy Levine the ugly truth. Shocked, Kathy, took Judy's side immediately and told her to "go back to work and behave as a professional." She did. Then, she filed for divorce or an annullment. (Kathy included a chapter in her first book!)
Later, Paul Deasey was hired by QVC as a host. He was divorced and had two children (not sure if he had custody or not). He and Judy began dating. They shared many interests and long-term goals in life. Paul and Judy were a unique match and dated for a number of years to ensure security for both of their emotional well-being.
Judy was thrilled to become a step-parent to his children when they were married and decided to move to FL to begin a gem business of their own by traveling the world the first year, then selling from ShopTV in Minneapolis the next few years (IIRC).
The last several years, Judy and Paul have hosted cooking, exercise and various other programs from their home in FL.
And the rest is history!
Money screams; wealth whispers.