Joy Behar's 'Screen Divorce' Confession: Why Separate Rooms Make Perfect Sense!
Joy Behar's Shocking Secret Exposed: The View Host Reveals Her Bizarre Habit of Watching TV Shows Solo with Husband
In a jaw-dropping revelation that left her co-hosts stunned, Joy Behar confessed on Tuesday's episode of ABC's The View that she and her husband, Steven Janowitz, have developed a quirky habit over the past 14 years. The journalist, known for her sassy and outspoken personality, dropped the bombshell during a lively discussion about a new trend called "screen divorce," where couples watch their favorite shows separately.
As Joy matter-of-factly revealed that she and Steve would often watch the same Law & Order reruns in different rooms – with her seeking refuge from the heat in the bedroom due to menopause – the studio fell silent. Co-hosts Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro looked at each other in confusion, as if thinking, "Wait, what?"
Sunny, 56, broke the silence with a mix of amusement and incredulity: "Oh, I thought you watched different shows." Joy's response? A nonchalant "No" that sent shockwaves through the studio. Ana, 53, couldn't resist poking fun at the situation, quipping, "That's a little bit weird."
Joy fired back at her co-hosts' teasing, insisting, "Why is it weird?" She explained that she had no intention of relocating to a room with her husband just so they could watch TV together. "I have one in my bedroom, why do I have to buy another fan? People should strive for this: Quality time apart."
But what's even more fascinating about Joy's confession is the context behind it. According to sources close to the couple, Joy and Steve have been married since 2011, after nearly three decades of being together. The pair had a private ceremony in New York City, with one notable absence – no in-laws! Joy has joked that she waited until her parents-in-law were deceased before tying the knot, cleverly avoiding any potential conflicts or pressure from her husband's side.
The View Hosts Weigh In on "Screen Divorce"
As the discussion continued, it became clear that Joy wasn't alone in her preference for solo TV watching. Sunny revealed that she and her husband, Manny Hostin, have different tastes in shows – with him favoring dystopian and horror series while she enjoys romcoms and fantasy series. Ana shared a similar experience, stating that she and her spouse, Al Cárdenas, also watch their favorite shows separately due to differing preferences.
Joy's History of Marriage and Relationships
For those who may be new to the world of Joy Behar, it's worth noting that she has been married twice – first to Joe Behar from 1965 to 1981. She shares a daughter, Eve, with her ex-husband. When asked about marriage in an interview with Rachael Ray back in 2011, Joy quipped, "Marriage is mostly about in-laws." She also joked that she wanted Steve to propose when he was still young enough to get up from one knee!
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In a surprising twist, The View host's solo TV watching habit has sparked an interesting conversation about the concept of "screen divorce" – where couples prioritize individual viewing time over shared experiences. As Joy so candidly put it, "My thing about the separate rooms is a very good form of contraception, so remember that." Whether or not her co-hosts buy into her reasoning remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: this is one topic that'll keep viewers tuning in.
Sources:
- TheScholarlyNote.com, Tuesday's episode of The View (2023)
- Various sources close to Joy Behar and Steven Janowitz