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As an occasional guest onLive!

with Regis and Kathie LeeandLive!

Joy Philbin

with Regis and Kellywhen his co-hostesses were unavailable,Joy Philbinis no stranger to the public eye.

“Regis worships the ground Joy walks on,” a family friend toldCloser Weeklyin January.

Regis, always quick with a joke, replied, “What is the secret, Joy?

Regis Philbin and Joy Philbin

My fear of you?”

“There’s just something about Regis.

There’s always something new on the horizon and it keeps our lives active and fun.

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I’d rather be with Regis than any other person in the world.”

Aw… now that’s a true Hollywood love story.

Together with Regis, Joy raised two daughters who are successful writers.

Regis and Joy Philbin

The two even performed in a show together onstage after Regis retired from television in 2011, according toCTPost.

At the time, Joy said the audience could expect: “Some singing and amusing stories.

Regis has lived a long life and has lots of funny tales to tell.

I join him midway and we sing together.”

Where you get up in the morning and they’re in your kitchen waiting for you?

I can tell you that’s not going to happen!"

So, what is the secret to their lifelong love?

“They truly are best friends,” a source revealed toCloser Weekly.

It’s one of Hollywood’s longest lasting marriages and a true love story."

At the time, Joy noted that the couple wanted to spend more time in California with family.

There was always room for everyone."