Joy Behar, the renowned TV host and comedian, recently celebrated her 81st birthday on “The View.” Despite her age, Behar is still an integral part of the popular daytime talk show, having joined as an original panelist in 1997. In an October 2022 interview, she expressed her commitment to the show, stating, “I have no plans to retire.” Behar, who had a brief hiatus in 2013 but returned in 2015, reflected on being fired, saying, “I was glad to be fired. I basically was sick of the show at that point.” She remains grateful for the show’s success and her continued involvement.

Beyond her TV career, Behar’s personal life also made headlines. After waiting for 29 years, she married her second husband, Steve Janowitz, a retired school teacher. The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary two months before Behar’s birthday. Despite turning 81, Behar doesn’t make a fuss about her age, expressing gratitude for being alive. She shared, “I can’t get excited. I’m just glad I’m alive, okay?” Behar’s enduring career and long-lasting love story showcase her resilience and joy in both personal and professional aspects of life.