Joy Behar Isn’t Intimidated By Anyone (Except Maybe One Person)
Sep 13, 2023
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Joy Behar, co-host of The View, reflects on her on-air foot massage from Matthew McConaughey, discusses blurting out thoughts and sibling dynamics, and explores the importance of mothers. They also touch on close-knit family dynamics and viral videos.
The close bonds and friendships formed with her co-hosts make Joy Behar love her job on The View more than any other job she had before.
Joy Behar's tendency to blurt out her thoughts instantly, which she calls 'spontaneous combustion,' stems from her background as a comedian and her desire to keep the energy alive and entertaining.
Deep dives
Joy Behar's Love for the Job and Friends
Joy Behar expresses her fondness for her job on The View, not because of the job itself, but because of the friendships she has formed. She shares that she never really loved any job she had before, but this one is different due to the close bonds she has with her co-hosts. She also addresses rumors of retirement, stating that creative people like her don't retire, and she has many writing projects in the works.
Joy Behar's Bluntness and Comedy Influence
Joy and Sunny discuss their tendency to blurt out their thoughts instantly, which Joy attributes to her background as a comedian. She calls it 'spontaneous combustion' and explains that she blurts out remarks to keep the energy alive and entertaining. Joy also acknowledges that sometimes her spontaneous comments might come across as inappropriate or offensive to some, but she is willing to face criticism in pursuit of entertainment.
The Time Constraints and Diverse Topics on The View
Joy and Brian discuss the challenges of hosting a live show with limited time. They mention that the show often jumps from topic to topic, with hot topics serving as prompts for larger discussions. Joy emphasizes that the time constraints make it difficult for all the co-hosts to express their opinions fully, particularly when it comes to discussing important issues. They also touch upon a news story about a woman facing advances from her brother-in-law, and Joy suggests a more subtle approach to handling the situation to avoid causing issues between family members.
Joy Behar sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to reflect on her second on-air foot massage from Matthew McConaughey, discuss if she's a "blurter" (as Sunny called her) and share the reason why she's very happy to be an only child.