Late comedian Judy Tenuta, best known to fans as “The Love Goddess,” once called this Studio City hillside residence home. The property, located south of Ventura Boulevard on a quiet cul-de-sac, has returned to the market as another notable San Fernando Valley celebrity real estate listing tied to one of comedy’s most original performers.
Tenuta built a devoted following with a bold, surreal, and wonderfully over-the-top comedy persona that mixed stand-up, music, satire, accordion performances, and her mock religion of “Judyism.” She became a fixture of 1980s and 1990s comedy, appearing in specials, television shows, films, and music videos, while earning Grammy nominations for her comedy albums. She passed away in Studio City in 2022 after a battle with ovarian cancer.
According to the listing, the Studio City home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,704 square feet of living space. Built in 1951, the single-level residence includes hardwood floors, crown molding, French doors, vaulted ceilings, skylights, a living room fireplace, a bay window, and a spacious family room that opens toward the backyard and hillside views. The kitchen includes oak cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a Viking gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, and recessed lighting.
The property reflects the kind of private hillside setting that has long attracted entertainers to Studio City, Toluca Lake, Encino, and the surrounding Valley neighborhoods. It is close to the studios and entertainment corridors, but still tucked away enough to offer privacy, views, and a quieter residential feel.
Beyond the stage, Tenuta’s legacy also included philanthropy. City of Hope’s “Legacies of Hope” tribute, titled “A Gift From a Goddess,” notes that Tenuta made a legacy gift to support cancer research and compassionate care. The tribute also highlights the role of her longtime partner, Vern Pang, who stood by her during her ovarian cancer journey, and includes his reflection that “She wanted to leave the world a better place.”
There has also been renewed interest in Tenuta’s life through film. IMDb lists a 2025 short film titled It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, which follows the whimsical life and career of the iconic accordion-playing comedienne. The short has been part of the festival circuit, with streaming access tied to limited virtual festival windows rather than a permanent mainstream platform. The Waco Independent Film Festival lists an online encore from July 19–25, 2026, and the film’s festival listing notes virtual availability from July 19 at 1:00 AM through July 25 at 11:45 PM, 2026. Previous week-long digital rental windows hosted through platforms such as Cinejoy / Creatics have concluded. (Instagram)
For those looking for classic Judy Tenuta content to stream now, her independent movie Desperation Boulevard is available on Amazon Prime Video, while several of her comedy and film appearances are available for free on Tubi, including Butch Camp, Love Bites, Stand Up Comedy Bash, and Why We Laugh: Funny Women. (Amazon)
For San Fernando Valley celebrity real estate watchers, Judy Tenuta’s former Studio City home is a reminder of how many entertainers made their lives not only in Hollywood or Beverly Hills, but in the hills and neighborhoods of the Valley. Her former residence fits that pattern well: private, classic, close to the industry, and tied to a performer whose career was loud, fearless, strange, and completely her own.
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