Despina 'Debbie' Matenopoulos, an American television host, journalist, and lifestyle expert, was born on December 13, 1974.
Some fans have been left wondering what happened to the show's youngest and freshest face, Debbie, while many of the women from that original table have gone on to become well-known figures.
When Debbie was chosen to be one of the Talkers' first hosts, she was only 22 years old.
According to her personal biography, she is still the youngest person in daytime history to hold a permanent co-host role on network television.
During a prior visit on The View, Debbie, who is now 47, told how a casting agent who was working with Barbara Walters approached her and spoke up
She (Casting agent) at a friend's going-away party and inquired about her interest in being on a new show.
She claimed to have met Star Jones, Joy Behar, and Meredith Vieira at the Essex House in New York City for an audition.
The four ladies and Barbara, who created the programme, took on the role of The View's first hosts.
What gave me such a headache? I was seated next to Barbara Walters when I was 22. Anyone would be stressed, Debbie remarked, adding, I was quite afraid.
I went outside and appeared to be unfrightened, but after watching those clips, I was terrified.
When Debbie was found, she was a journalism student at New York University earning her degree.
She was also an MTV intern.
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