Who Is Bessy Gatto? 6 Things to Know About Impractical Jokers’s Joe Gatto’s Estranged Wife

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Who Is Bessy Gatto? 6 Things to Know About Impractical Jokers’s Joe Gatto’s Estranged Wife

Some good things come to an end. Joe Gatto and his estranged wife, Bessy Gatto, made headlines on New Year’s Eve when they announced their separation after more than a decade together. The Impractical Jokers star, 45, shocked fans on December 31, 2021, when he revealed via Instagram that he would “no longer be involved” in the TruTV prank show. Joe cocreated the series in 2011 alongside longtime friends Brian Quinn, James Murray and Sal Vulcano. Joe explained that his decision to walk away after nine seasons was in part due to “some issues in my personal life.” He later explained that he and Bessy, 39, “decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids.” The former Tenderloins comedy troupe member and Bessy’s love story began more than 10 years prior when the California native moved to the east coast to be with Joe in 2010. The duo wed three years later, welcoming their first child, daughter Milana, in 2015. The pair, who are both passionate about dog rescue, later welcomed son Remington in 2017. Together, the estranged couple have taken care of more than 10 dogs at any one time from their home in New York. Just weeks before announcing their separation, Joe praised Bessy for her work with their family’s animals and their efforts to get others to adopt. [jwplayer LpGyAPTk-zhNYySv2] “This is what rescue looks like at the Gatto house. Each day all the seniors get some serious quality time with the Momma of the pack,” the comedian wrote via Instagram on December 19, 2021. “Such a big, beautiful heart on this wife of mine. #adoptdontshop🐾 #seniordogsrule.” Before ringing in 2022, however, Bessy also released a statement about their split. “With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to coparenting together,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together.” She noted that the duo will “of course” continue to help animals and rescue dogs find homes as it is “something we are both passionate about!” Days later, Bessy used self-deprecating humor to share how she was feeling post-split. The New York resident posted a TikTok video on January 2 with her response to the question, “What’s that broken thing in your house that everyone just accepts and lives with?” Bessy raised her hand, pointing to herself as the “broken” part of her home. Scroll down to learn more about Joe’s estranged wife, Bessy, amid their divorce: [podcast_block]

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1. She’s a California Girl

Bessy relocated from California to New York in 2010 to live with her then-boyfriend Joe. The pair tied the knot three years later.

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2. She Once Lived With Joe and Mur

The mother of two moved in with Joe and his Impractical Jokers’ costar James “Mur” Murray when she first arrived in Manhattan.

“9 years ago today I packed my bags and left California to move in with these 2 goofy people and life has never been the same,” Bessy wrote via Instagram in August 2019 alongside photos of her early days with Joe and Mur. “NY has been a crazy ride, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

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3. She’s Appeared on Reality TV

The west coast native appeared on the 2014 “Getting Medieval” episode of Jokers Wild before making a cameo on 2015’s “The Dream Crusher” episode of Impractical Jokers.

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4. She’s a Dog Lover

Bessy is vocal about being “senior dog obsessed” and her desire for people to adopt not shop when it comes to getting an animal. She sits on the gala committee for Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs, a nonprofit focused on finding homes for pups in the Big Apple. Bessy and Joe shared more that 15 rescue dogs as of December 2021.

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5. She Is Obsessed With Country Music

The dog enthusiast gave her then-husband Joe a shout-out in December 2019 for embracing her music taste while attending New York’s Stars and Strings country music festival. Earlier that year, she enjoyed a Zac Brown Band concert at Jones Beach Amphitheatre in Long Island.

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6. She’s a Self-Described Introvert

Bessy often shares photos of one of her favorite mugs on social media that reads, “Introverts unite separately in your own homes.” In November 2020 she joked about the personality trait while posing with the funny mug. “How introverts Black Friday shop. At home. In the sunshine. With tea 🤷🏻‍♀️,” she captioned the selfie.