Today, we celebrate the incredible Joy Behar as she turns 82 years old! This television veteran has shown no signs of slowing down, and it seems she has no plans to do so in the future either.
Her life has been full of ups and downs, and she has always been honest about it. Now, she’s opening up about her personal life, her second marriage, and her role as a mother and grandmother.
Television and ‘The View’
Born on October 7, 1942, Joy Behar has become a legend in the television industry. She is best known as the longtime co-host of the daytime talk show, ‘The View,’ which she has been hosting since 1997. As one of the original panelists of the show, Behar has played a significant role in shaping its success.
In the past few years, Behar has been less consistent on the show. She left in 2013 but returned in 2015. Reflecting on her departure, she admitted, “I was glad to be fired. I basically was sick of the show at that point for some reason, I don’t even remember why.” However, she later mentioned that she had no plans to retire from the show.
Behar has always been surprised by the audience’s love for the show. She expressed her happiness, saying, “I’m happy to be a part of it. So no, I’m not going anywhere. I’m having a good time.” Last year, she even celebrated her birthday on air.
Personal Life and Second Marriage
Behar’s personal life has been just as eventful as her career. She has been married twice and is not only a mother but also a grandmother. Her second husband, Steve Janowitz, is a retired school teacher. The couple tied the knot in 2011 after being together for over 29 years. For Behar, it was not about the traditional “blushing bride” experience but about marrying the person she had loved for so long.
Behar revealed that the secret to their long-lasting relationship is their ability to not take things too seriously. She described her husband as having a good sense of humor and shared that she kept her profession as a comedian a secret from him for the first year of their relationship.
The couple waited nearly three decades before getting married. Behar humorously explained, “We did it for the sex,” before admitting that as she grew older, she wanted someone who would be there for her emotionally and legally. The couple has now been happily married for over 13 years.
The Joy of Motherhood and Grandmotherhood
Aside from being a loving wife, Behar is also a proud mother. She welcomed her daughter, Eve Behar, in November 1970, during her first marriage to Joseph Behar. The couple was married from 1965 to 1981. Today, Eve is an artist and happily married to Alphonso Scotti. Together, they have a son named Luca.
Behar adores her grandson and often shares pictures and stories about him. At just eight months old, she calls him “brilliant” and marvels at how talkative he already is. Her social media profiles are filled with heartwarming moments with Luca as they navigate life together.
Celebrating Joy Behar
Today, we join in celebrating Joy Behar’s 82nd birthday. We send her our best wishes and hope she has a wonderful day and an even better year ahead. Share this article with others so they can join in the celebration and wish her well!