Judith Regan Net Worth

Here’s a detailed look at Judith Regan’s net worth and career, based on available information: ## What Is Judith Regan’s Net Worth? Judith Regan, an American editor, producer, book publisher, and television and radio talk show host, has an estimated **net worth of $60 million** as of 2024. This wealth is primarily attributed to her successful career in publishing and various media ventures. She has properties in New York City and Los Angeles. ## Early Life and Education Judith Theresa Regan was born on August 17, 1953, in Massachusetts. She grew up in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and later in Bay Shore, New York, in a large Sicilian and Irish family. Her parents, Rita and Leo, were schoolteachers. She has two brothers and two sisters and is the middle child. This nurturing environment instilled in her a strong work ethic and a passion for literature. In 1971, she graduated from Bay Shore High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Art History from Vassar College in 1975. She continued her academic journey with art studies at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. ## Career Beginnings and Key Milestones Regan’s career began in the late 1970s as a secretary at the Harvard Institute of Politics. In 1977, she joined the National Enquirer, marking her entry into journalism. She later produced television shows, including “Geraldo,” showcasing her versatility in media. In the mid-1980s, she signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to write two books, including a history of the American family but chose to focus on her family after her son suffered a head injury. This decision led to an editorial role at Simon & Schuster, where she collaborated with personalities like Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh. ### ReganBooks at HarperCollins (1994-2006) In 1994, Judith Regan started ReganBooks, an imprint of HarperCollins. During its existence, *LA Weekly* called Regan “the world’s most successful publisher”. The division reportedly earned $120 million a year. She published Howard Stern’s “Private Parts” and “Miss America,” both achieving best-seller status, as well as “The Game” by Neil Strauss and “Juiced” by Jose Canseco. Under Regan’s leadership, ReganBooks became known for publishing controversial and commercially successful titles, focused on celebrity authors and controversial topics. Prominent titles included Jenna Jameson’s *How to Make Love Like a Porn Star*, biographies by General Tommy Franks, professional wrestler Mick Foley, and radio talk show host Howard Stern, and books by political commentator Sean Hannity. The imprint published books both supportive of and critical of George W. Bush, disavowing any political agenda. In August 2004, ReganBooks had three books on *The New York Times* Best Seller list, including the top two non-fiction positions, and the highest profit ratio at HarperCollins. In 2005, ReganBooks announced plans to move from Manhattan to Los Angeles. ### The O.J. Simpson “If I Did It” Controversy and Termination In November 2006, ReganBooks planned to publish O. J. Simpson’s book *If I Did It*, a hypothetical account of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The book and a related Fox television interview with Simpson, conducted by Regan, were canceled by News Corporation chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch after public outcry. Newsweek reported that after the public fallout “Regan’s meddlesome-free days are almost certainly over” and Murdoch will be “clamping” down on control. In December 2006, Regan was fired from HarperCollins, allegedly over anti-Semitic comments. Regan sued News Corporation for $100 million for defamation, asserting that the anti-Semitism charge was “completely fabricated”. In January 2008, News Corporation settled the lawsuit and publicly stated, “After carefully considering the matter, we accept Ms. Regan’s position that she did not say anything that was anti-Semitic in nature, and further believe that Ms. Regan is not anti-Semitic.” News Corp. reportedly paid Regan $10 million as part of the settlement. ### Other Ventures * **Talk Shows:** From 1994 to 2004, Regan hosted several talk shows, including her own *Judith Regan Tonight*, a weekend talk show on Fox News Channel. She also hosted a general interest talk radio show on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. * **Regan Arts:** In 2013, after losing a bidding war to buy Phaidon Press, Regan became the head of Regan Arts, a division of Phaidon Press, focusing on innovative publishing projects. * **Television Production:** Regan has produced television shows, including “Geraldo”, and executive produced shows like *Growing Up Gotti* (A&E). She was also involved in film and television projects like *Ruby Ridge* (CBS mini-series) and *House Arrest* (HBO). ## Personal Life and Relationships Regan’s personal life has been dynamic. She had a son, Patrick, with psychologist David Buckley in the early 1980s. In 1987, she married financial planner Robert Kleinschmidt, and they had a daughter, Lara, in 1991. The couple separated soon after and divorced in 2000. In 2001, she was romantically linked with Bernard Kerik, the New York City police commissioner and aide to Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Regan resides in New York City and Los Angeles. ## Key Milestones * **1977:** Recruited by The National Enquirer. * **1994:** Launched ReganBooks imprint with HarperCollins. * **2006:** Fired from HarperCollins following the “If I Did It” controversy. * **2008:** Settled lawsuit with News Corp. for a reported $10 million. * **2013:** Became head of Regan Arts. ## Legal Battles * **News Corporation Lawsuit:** After being fired from HarperCollins, Regan sued News Corporation for $100 million, alleging defamation and wrongful dismissal. She claimed the company fabricated anti-Semitic comments to discredit her and protect Rudy Giuliani’s presidential ambitions. The lawsuit was settled in 2008 with a confidential agreement and a public statement from News Corp. retracting the anti-Semitic allegations. * **Marc Dreier’s Firm:** In 2007, Regan fired her lawyers at convicted Ponzi-schemer Marc Dreier’s firm shortly before receiving a $10.75 million settlement from News Corp. When Dreier’s firm imploded, lawyers representing the bankruptcy sued Regan to recover unpaid legal fees. ## Judith Regan’s Media Appearances Judith Regan has made several media appearances throughout her career, including: * **Talk Shows:** Hosted *Judith Regan Tonight* on Fox News Channel and a talk radio show on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio. * **Guest Appearances:** Appeared on *The Joy Behar Show*, *Dr. Drew*, and *The Millionaire Matchmaker*. * **Documentaries:** Interviewed extensively for the documentary film *Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer* (2019). * **O.J. Simpson Interview:** Conducted a controversial interview with O.J. Simpson in 2006, which was initially shelved but later aired in 2018 as *O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?* ## Current Activities Regan continues to lead Regan Arts, focusing on publishing projects.

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