Date of Birth: October 7, 1942
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Joy Behar, born Josephine Victoria Occhiuto, is an American comedian, television host, actress, and writer. She was born on October 7, 1942, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Behar is best known for co-hosting the popular daytime talk show “The View,” which she joined in 1997. Her sharp wit, comedic style, and outspoken views have made her a beloved figure on the show. Before her television career, Behar worked as a high school English teacher and later pursued a career in stand-up comedy in the 1980s. She has also hosted her own talk show “The Joy Behar Show” on HLN and “Joy Behar: Say Anything!” on Current TV. Her contributions to television and comedy have earned her numerous awards and recognitions over the years.
5 Interesting Facts about Joy Behar
1. Joy Behar started her career as a high school English teacher before transitioning into show business.
2. She has written multiple books, including “Joy Shtick — Or What is the Existential Vacuum and Does It Come with Attachments?”
3. Joy is an advocate for various social causes and frequently discusses political and social issues on “The View.”
4. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009, shared with her co-hosts on “The View.”
5. Joy has also tried her hand at acting, appearing in various films and television shows including “Manhattan Murder Mystery” and “This Is My Life.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joy Behar
1. “So I say to myself, what if I go under a bus tomorrow? Would I be sorry I wasn’t doing this or that? Life is short. So I do it.”
2. “I have a very low tolerance for stupidity.”
3. “I love a good laugh. That’s why I do what I do.”
4. “Comedians are a rare breed. They are the only people who can make you laugh and also tell you the truth.”
5. “Women have to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Joy Behar’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Joy Behar has one daughter, Eve Behar, who was born in 1970. Eve is a ceramic artist and has a son, Luca, making Joy a proud grandmother.
Relevant Links
1. [Joy Behar on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0067068/
2. [Joy Behar Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/media-figure/joy-behar
3. [Joy Behar’s profile on The View](https://abc.com/shows/the-view/cast/joy-behar
5. [Joy Behar’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/joyvbehar
