Hey there, friends! So, here's some news that might leave you scratching your head: A brand-new Ice Age movie is in the works, but Joy Behar, beloved as Eunice, revealed that she hasn’t been asked to return. That’s right—our favorite sassy grandma sloth might be sitting this one out.
This little bombshell dropped during an episode of The View, when none other than John Leguizamo teased the upcoming sixth installment of the animated franchise. If you're like me, you're probably thinking, "Wait, what?!" Let’s dive deeper into this fun-filled conversation and see what went down.
John Leguizamo Steps Up the Hype
During his appearance on The View on March 21, the Green Veil actor couldn’t contain his excitement about the new movie. “It’s so funny,” he said. “We’ve already started recording. We’re halfway done, and it’s gonna be even more hilarious than the last one. Everyone’s back. And Joy, you’ve gotta come back!”
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But Joy, with her signature wit, quipped, “They didn’t ask me.” John, quick on his feet, joked, “You’re too busy.” The audience erupted in laughter, because let’s face it, Joy’s schedule isn’t exactly packed with high-stakes missions or secret agent work. She’s just... Joy.
The Co-Hosts Jump In
“Because you sound like you have a lot of time,” cohost Sara Haines said with a smile, pointing to John. It was a playful jab, but Joy didn’t miss a beat. “My voice is changing though,” John admitted. “Twenty-three years ago, my voice was high-pitched.” He then demonstrated how Sid’s voice sounds now. Spoiler alert: It’s still hilarious.
“It was fun playing your mother, even though we were sloths,” Joy said, sparking another round of laughter. John playfully teased her, asking if her voiceover was inspired by his famous Sid voice. Her response? “Why not, Joy?” John asked, to which Joy replied, “I don’t even know if I could do it.”
The Moment of Truth: Joy Tries Out Sid’s Voice
All of her cohosts and John encouraged her to give it a shot. She took a crack at it, making everyone laugh in the process, and decided to close out the segment by talking in that voice. Now, picture this: Joy Behar, in full-on Sid mode. Classic!
Back in 2012, Joy played the character Eunice in Ice Age: Continental Drift, the mother of John’s character, Sid the Sloth. A photo of their characters flashed on the screen during the segment, with Joy asking everyone to guess which sloth she portrayed. John walked up to the screen and pointed out the sloth with red hair on her head—a nod to Joy’s iconic real-life hairdo.
John hugged the screen and said, “Mom,” which earned laughs from the audience and the hosts at the table. “It’s got your red hair; I love it,” John said while returning to the desk. It was a sweet moment, filled with humor and nostalgia.
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What’s Next for Joy Behar?
Even though Joy hasn’t been asked back for Ice Age, she’s keeping herself plenty busy with her role on The View and working on her plays. In February, the Baby Boom actress celebrated the opening night of her off-Broadway play, My First Ex-Husband.
Sara, 47, and Joy’s cohosts Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sunny Hostin, Sherri Shepherd, Ana Navarro, and former cohost Star Jones were all in attendance at the premiere. The official synopsis of the play, per Playbill, said, “A no-holds-barred series of stories created by the legendary Joy Behar. With razor-sharp wit and zero filters, Joy dives into the messy truths of love, marriage, and divorce, revealing the chaotic, funny, and often eye-opening realities of relationships. These stories are as relatable as they are outrageous, offering something for anyone who’s ever tied the knot—or thought about untying it.”
“To keep things fresh, each month brings a rotating lineup of luminaries from theatre, television, and film, ensuring every performance is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience,” the description continued.
