Joy Behar is a co-host of the popular American talk show The View. She has been a part of the show since its inception in 1997 and has become one of the most recognizable faces on the show. Behar is known for her quick wit and sharp tongue, which often leads to lively debates between her and her fellow co-hosts. She is also an accomplished comedian and author, having written several books and appeared in numerous television shows and films.