HOUSTON, TEXAS: Judge Jeanine Pirro found herself in a unique and heartwarming situation on Friday, June 2, while on a flight from Phoenix to Houston. One of her fellow passengers informed the cabin crew that it was her birthday that day. Taking hold of the intercom, the crew member announced, "On the count of three we're going to sing Happy Birthday to Jeanine!"

In response, Pirro instinctively covered her face with her hand and emitted a squeal of delight, followed swiftly by an infectious grin that lit up her face. The heartfelt moment was recorded on video obtained by Daily Mail, capturing the enthusiastic participation of all the passengers on the plane. At the time, Pirro was on a book tour promoting her latest work titled 'Crimes Against America'.

The passenger shared with the cabin crew that she was celebrating her 72nd birthday. The announcement led to a spontaneous round of applause from other passengers, further fueling the joyful rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

Who is Judge Jeanine Pirro?

Born on June 2, 1951, Jeanine Ferris Pirro is a prominent American television host, author, former judge, prosecutor, and politician from New York. She gained widespread recognition as the host of Fox News Channel's 'Justice with Judge Jeanine'. In 2022, she transitioned to become a co-host on 'The Five'. Pirro has also made regular appearances on NBC News, including on the 'Today' show. She made history as the first female judge elected in Westchester County, New York, as well as the first female attorney of the same county.

During her tenure as district attorney in Westchester County, Pirro focused on cases related to domestic abuse and crimes against the elderly, garnering attention for her work. In 2006, she briefly pursued the Republican nomination for the United States Senate to challenge Hillary Clinton but withdrew from the race to accept the nomination for New York Attorney General. However, she was unsuccessful in the general election against Democrat Andrew Cuomo. In 2018, Pirro authored the book titled 'Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy'.

Jeanine Pirro faced a lawsuit in 2021

Pirro faced a defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic in February 2021, relating to false claims of election fraud in the 2020 United States presidential election. However, the claims against her were dismissed by a judge in March 2022. Pirro accomplished an impressive academic journey, graduating from Notre Dame High School in Elmira in just three years. During her high school years, she even interned at the Chemung County District Attorney's office. Pirro went on to obtain her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Buffalo. Subsequently, she pursued her legal education and earned her JD degree from Albany Law School of Union University in 1975. During her time at Albany Law School, Pirro held the role of editor for the law review, showcasing her dedication and expertise in legal studies.