Biography

Joya Tillem

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Joya Tillem is an American physician based in Los Angeles. However, among people, she is famous for being the wife of Jon Favreau. Favreau is an American actor, comedian, and director famous for appearing in movies like 'Very Bad Things' and Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. The couple married in 2000 and shares, three children. Besides, Joya is the niece of Leonard Tillem who is an American radio broadcaster and attorney. 

Joya Tillem Short Bio: Early Life, Family, & Education

Joya Tillem aka Joya Tillem Favreau, MD was born on May 14, 1970, in California, the United States under the zodiac sign Taurus.  She was raised by her mother Susan Tillem and her husband in her hometown.

Tillem comes from a Jewish family.  Her family belongs to Congregation Shir Shalom in Cotati. Joya belongs to American nationality and White American ethnic background.

Regarding her educational qualification, in 1987, Joya graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine and did her medical residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Joya Tillem specializes in Internal Medicine and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. 

Famous As Wife of Jon Favreau, Joya Has Specialized In Internal Medicine

Tillem came into the limelight after she got married to Jon Favreau. Her husband, Jon Favreau is an American actor, director, and producer known for his acting role in a film like 'Very Bad Things. On the other hand, Joya has specialized in Internal Medicine and did her medical residency at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Further talking about Joya's husband he started his acting career in 1993 with a role in the biographical sports film 'Rudy'. For the next few years, he made appearances in several films such as 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle', Very Bad Things, Daredevil, and Love & Sex.

In 2001, he made his directional debut with the film 'Made' where he co-produced and played the lead role. Till now he has directed many movies some of them are Elf (2003), Zathura: A Space Adventure(2005), Iron Man(2008), and Iron Man 2(2010)

Joya even made his appearance in the comedy TV series 'My Name is Earl'. In 2016, he directed an Oscar-winning adventure film 'The Jungle Book'.  So far, he has appeared in box office super hit movies like the Iron Man franchise, The Avengers franchise, Spider-Man franchise as Happy Hogan. 

Despite all the media frenzy, Joya Tillem stays away from the limelight and is often involved in several charity works and campaigns.

Estimated Net Worth Of $1 Million

Joya Tillem has a net worth of thousands of dollars which she collected from her career as a physician, but the actual number is yet to be out. As per a site, Tillem has a hefty net worth of more than $1 million. 

According to a source, in America, a physician usually earns $141,402 on average per year. The Salary typically starts at $27,000 and can go high up to $250,000.

Husband Jon Favreau Owns A $100 Million Net Worth

On the other hand, Joya's husband has a net worth of $100 million. He primarily acc u mulated his fortune from his successful career as an Actor.  

Besides acting, he has directed and co-directed many movies and won many awards.  According to a reliable source, the average salary of a director is $92,220 per year. As a matter of fact, an American director has an average salary in the range of  $32,010 to $187,199 per year. 

House: Where Does She Live?  

Joya Tillem currently resides with her husband in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, the United States. 

The median house price in Los Angeles is estimated to be around $685 thousand. 

Similarly, she with her husband owns a ma s sive multi-million dollar property. Back in 2016, Tillem and Favreau bought a 4,700 square feet residential house adjacent to Allan's Aquarium store for $5.25 million. 

Married Life And Children: How Did The Couple First Met?

Joya Tillem, aged 50 years, married her longtime boyfriend Jon Favreau on November 24, 2000, in a private wedding ceremony attended by their families and colleagues. 

The couple first met back in 1995 on the set of the TV series Friends. The couple started dating after some time and decided to take their relationship to the next level after nearly a half-decade of dating. 

After eight months of their marriage, the heartthrob pair welcomed their first baby boy named Max Favreau on July 25, 2001. Later, the cute couple welcomed two daughters, Madeleine Favreau in April 2003 and Brighton Rose Favreau on August 30, 2006.

Joya and Jon have been bound in marital relations for around 19 years as of 2019, and are still going strong. To this date, there is no rumor of their separation or divorce. Currently, the loving couple resides in Hollywood Hills with their three children. 

Talking about the past affair, Joya has not been linked with any guy but her husband was in love with Jennifer Aniston. Jon, however, has never talked about his past girlfriends and there is no information about their dating history. 

Age, Height, And Body Statics

  • Age: As of 2020. Joya is aged 50 years old. 
  • Height: Joya is a little shorter than her spouse who stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm).   
  • Weight: She has a weight of around 55 kg (121 pounds).
  • She has blonde colored hair and brown colored eye. 

Most Asked Questions

1. How did Jon Favreau meet his wife?

The couple first met on the set of the Television series Friends and immediately hit it off. During that time, Jon was still in a struggling phase and Joya came as a lucky charm for him.

2. How old is Joya Tillem?

Joya Tillem aka Joya Tillem Favreau, MD was born on May 14, 1970, in California, the United States. As of 2021, she is at the age of 50.

3. Who is Jon Favreau's wife?

Joya Tillem is an American physician based in Los Angeles. However, among people, she is famous for being the wife of Jon Favreau.

4. What is the current net worth of the couple?

As per the sources, the pair enjoys $100 million riches as of May 2021.