Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, television host, actress, writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1942 |
| Age | 84 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
Latest News about Joy Behar
07/10/2026
Recent coverage in 2026 noted that Behar returned to the public eye after a stretch of absences from The View tied to injury and travel. The reporting focused on her ongoing role with the show and her temporary pauses from appearing on air.
01/10/2026
Joy Behar missed several episodes of The View in late 2026 after suffering a shoulder injury backstage. Fellow co-hosts said she was recovering at home, and reports also noted she had recently taken time away for travel before the injury-related absence.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Josephine Victoria Behar |
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| Also Known As | Josephina Victoria Occhiuto |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology, Queens College |
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| Master's Degree | English education, State University of New York at Stony Brook |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Brooklyn, New York |
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| Ethnicity | Italian-American |
Relationships & More
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| Partner | Steven Janowitz |
Family
| Children | Eve Behar |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://x.com/JoyVBehar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a teacher before entering comedy | |
| 2. Appeared in films and stage productions | |
| 3. Has written books, including children's books |