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The View Hosts: Then and Now
15 Jun
Summary
- Joy Behar, the longest-running host, debuted in 1997.
- Whoopi Goldberg joined in September 2007 after a film career.
- Sunny Hostin highlighted pay disparities and found her voice.
Joy Behar, the longest-standing host on The View, began her tenure in 1997 and remains a consistent presence. Whoopi Goldberg joined as moderator in September 2007, bringing a celebrated acting career to the program.
Sunny Hostin, a lawyer and journalist, has been a co-host since 2016. In her 2020 memoir, she detailed facing pay inequality and being told to 'stay in her lane,' but now expresses pride in her established role.
Sara Haines had an initial two-year run from 2016 to 2018 before returning in September 2020. Ana Navarro joined as a co-host in 2022, having previously been a recurring guest, and also serves as a political commentator for CNN.
Throughout their time, hosts like Behar have emphasized the collaborative nature of the show, likening it to a 'volleyball game,' while others, like Navarro, balance The View with other media roles.
