Joy Behar is an American journalist best known for playing Original panelist and co-host in The View.
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Best Known For:The television program The View
Breakthrough:Joined The View as an original co-host in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Joy Behar
- Full Name: Joy Behar
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Known For: The television program The View
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1942
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Janowitz
- Popular As: Josephine Victoria Occhiuto
Joy Behar Age
Joy Behar is about 84 years old as of 2026. Joy Behar was born in 1942.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Queens College and Stony Brook University.
- Queens College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Sociology
- Stony Brook University
- Qualification: Master of Arts
- Field of Study: English education
Career & Work
Joy Behar's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with ABC and Current TV.
Organization: ABC
Role: Co-host of The View
Period: 2015–Present
Details: Returned as a regular co-host in September 2015; temporarily absent in October 2026 because of an injury, with plans to return.
Organization: Current TV
Role: Host of Joy Behar: Say Anything!
Period: 2012–2013
Organization: ABC
Role: Co-host of The View
Period: 1997–2013
Details: Original panelist of The View.
Organization: HLN
Role: Host of The Joy Behar Show
Period: 2009–2011
Rise to Fame
Joy Behar rose to prominence for her role on the television show The View.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The View, The Joy Behar Show, and Joy Behar: Say Anything!.
Television
- TV Show: The View (Original panelist and co-host, 1997-2013; 2015-Present)
- TV Show: The Joy Behar Show (Host, 2009-2011)
- TV Show: Joy Behar: Say Anything! (Host, 2012-2013)
- TV Show: Crisis in Six Scenes (Actor, 2016)
Film
- Film: Manhattan Murder Mystery (Actor, 1993)
- Film: This Is My Life (Actor, 1992)
Books
- Book: The Great Gasbag: An A-to-Z Study Guide to Surviving Trump World (Author, 2017)
- Work: My First Ex-Husband (Playwright and performer, 2025-2026) — Stage play performed in New York City, Boston and London
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — The View (shared hosting award)
Joy Behar Family & Relationships
Joy Behar is married to Steve Janowitz.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joy Behar
- Popular As: Josephine Victoria Occhiuto
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1942
- Age: 84
- Birthday: October 7
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Janowitz
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
