Joy Behar couldn’t hide her outrage as she confessed that she hates her own name—all because of one detail it shares with her late grandmother. Why?
Joy Behar Reveals Her Name’s Disturbing Origin
Joy Behar, co-host of “The View,” recently shared the unsettling story behind her birth name, Josephine Victoria. She was named after her paternal grandmother, Josephine, who once threatened to harm herself and her children if her husband didn’t return from Brooklyn.
The ‘Wacky’ Grandmother’s Threat
Behar described her grandmother as “a little wacky.” When her grandfather stayed in Brooklyn longer than expected, Josephine sent a note threatening to harm herself and their three children if he didn’t return. This intense message was sent via pigeon or another means, highlighting the dramatic lengths she went to.
The Origin of ‘Joy’
Despite the disturbing origin of her first name, Behar embraced it. Her maternal grandfather suggested calling her “Joy,” translating to “La Gioia” in Italian, which means “The Joy.” This nickname became her preferred name, and she has since been known as Joy Behar.
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Joy Behar‘s candid revelation about her name’s origin sheds light on her family’s complex history.
Despite the unsettling story behind her birth name, she has embraced the nickname “Joy,” reflecting her positive and resilient persona.
