Name: Whoopi Goldberg
Birth Name: 
Caryn Elaine Johnson
Birth Date: 
November 13, 1955
Birth Place: 
New York City, New Yor, U.S.A.
Occupation: 
Actress / Comic / TV Personality
Relationship Status: 
Single
Celebrity Ranking # 239
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Whoopi Goldberg Adopts Kitten Thrown from NYC Bridge

Posted Thursday August 25, 2011 1:41 PM GMT

Opening her home to a furry friend in need, Whoopi Goldberg has adopted a Russian blue cat who was taken into animal control care after being thrown from a moving car on New York City's Verrazano Bridge months ago.

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Whoopi Goldberg: I Smoked Pot Before The Oscars

Posted Thursday March 24, 2011 4:26 PM GMT

Whoopi Goldberg wasn't just high on excitement the night that she won an Oscar in 1991, she was high on pot, too!

In an old video which surfaced on the Internet today (March 24), the co-host of "The View" admitted she was stoned while accepting the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in "Ghost".

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Bill O’Reilly Stirs Up “The View”

Posted Thursday October 14, 2010 1:33 PM GMT

He’s one of the most outspoken personalities on television, and Bill O’Reilly caused quite a commotion on “The View” this morning (October 14).

The conservative “O’Reilly Factor” host went toe-to-toe with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar over a very touchy issue.

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Whoopi Goldberg Announces Mother’s Death

Posted Tuesday September 7, 2010 1:54 PM GMT

On a sad note, Whoopi Goldberg, who is known for her peppy spirit and enjoyable disposition, has announced that her mother passed away last month.

During her time on “The View” today, the “Sister Act” actress shared, “My mom passed on the 29th of August,” while chatting with Barbara Walters.

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Whoopi Goldberg Denies Hitting White House Crasher

Posted Thursday August 5, 2010 12:18 PM GMT

Taking to the air to clear up rumors claiming that she "hit" guest Michaele Salahi on "The View" on Wednesday (August 5), co-host Whoopi Goldberg has since denied any such doing while defending her actions.

Upon walking to her seat, Whoopi told the audience on Thursday's show, "Things got very heated on the air and backstage. I come out [on set] sometimes just ‘cause I wanna. That’s the way I do it here."

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Michaele Salahi and Whoopi Goldberg’s “View” Fracas

Posted Thursday August 5, 2010 9:19 AM GMT

She’s known to have a bit of a temper, and Whoopi Goldberg ended up in a profanity-laced verbal skirmish with White House gatecrashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi after “The View” yesterday.

The eccentric hostess had touched Michaele during her interview to promote “The Real Housewives of D.C.” and said, "Excuse me, can you get back to the White House, please."

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Whoopi Goldberg Defends Mel Gibson

Posted Tuesday July 13, 2010 9:39 AM GMT

It’s no secret that he’s horribly damaged his public image, but Mel Gibson still has at least one friend in showbiz- Whoopi Goldberg.

And on yesterday’s episode of “The View,” the “Eddie” actress stated that her troubled pal is definitely not the racist he’s being portrayed as.

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The View Says, “Whoopi!”

Posted Thursday August 2, 2007 1:06 PM GMT

For all of you wondering about who would join Barbara Walters and the gang for their morning talk show The View, your nerves may be put to rest. It’s Whoopi Goldberg.

Yesterday, Babs & Co. waited until the show was almost over, keeping audience members and viewers around the world on the edge of their seats. The 52-year-old actress/comedienne takes over the fourth chair officially on September 4th.

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