Judith Hildebrandt, known for her role as the charming Tanja Liebertz (née Heinemann) in the popular ARD soap opera Sturm der Liebe, was a beloved character for eight years. Tanja, the carefree and sometimes chaotic woman who worked as a chambermaid at the Fürstenhof, captured the hearts of viewers from 2005 until her departure in 2012. However, after her husband Nils left her for another woman, Elena, Tanja could no longer cope with their newfound happiness. As a result, she left the Fürstenhof—and with her departure, Judith Hildebrandt bid farewell to her iconic role.
Since her exit from Sturm der Liebe, Judith has pursued a variety of projects. She began focusing on her musical career, something she admitted she hadn’t had enough time for during her time on the soap. In 2014, she released a cover of Udo Jürgens’ song “Liebe ohne Leiden,” marking her first step into the music world. Additionally, in 2020, she starred in the musical comedy Avanti! Avanti alongside Oliver Clemens as part of the Theatergastspiele Fürth, further showcasing her versatility as both an actress and singer.
Judith’s life after Sturm der Liebe also included a stint on Promi Big Brother in 2015, where she placed 10th. In the reality show, she wanted to see how she would fare living with people she hadn’t chosen to be around, and admitted that the prize money was a motivator as well. Despite being a public figure, the 46-year-old actress has kept much of her personal life private. It is known that she has lived in Switzerland since 2013 and has a son named Noah.
„Sturm der Liebe“-Star Judith Hildebrandt gehörte zu den Fanlieblingen der Telenovela. Foto: IMAGO / STAR-MEDIA
As for a potential return to Sturm der Liebe, Judith Hildebrandt has teased her fans with the possibility. Shortly after leaving the show, she mentioned in an interview that she would one day return to the set. Whether that means a return of Tanja Liebertz remains to be seen—but fans will certainly hold out hope for the day Tanja might make a comeback to the Fürstenhof.
