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Whoopi Goldberg
Actress/TV Host
Biography
EGOT-winning actress, comedian, and television host known for her roles in 'The Color Purple' and 'Ghost', and as moderator of 'The View'. The first Black woman to achieve EGOT status.
Follow-up Statement
"In May 2024, Goldberg stated on The View: 'I'm not going anywhere.' In response to Trump mocking her, she said: 'I know where I'm going to be because I got a contract. So, I'm going to be here where I'm wanted for the next couple of years.' She continues to host The View as of 2025."
Departure Details
Goldberg said on 'The View' in January 2016 that she would leave the country if Trump won, suggesting she might move to Canada or another country.
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- First Black woman to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) in 2002
- Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (1990)
- First Black actress nominated for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Oscars
- Sister Act grossed over $200 million - she was the highest-paid actress for Sister Act 2
- Has hosted The View since 2007 - second longest-tenured co-host after Joy Behar
- Received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2001
Did You Know?
Her real name is Caryn Elaine Johnson - she got 'Whoopi' from a whoopee cushion during her standup days.
She adopted 'Goldberg' as her surname believing a Jewish-sounding name would help her career.
She had a recurring role as Guinan on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1988-1993).
In 2016, she launched a cannabis company called 'Whoopi & Maya' which closed in 2020.
Departure Threats Timeline
On 'The View', Goldberg said: 'I've always been an American, and this has always been my country... Maybe it's time for me to move, you know.' She expressed concern about the direction of the country under a potential Trump presidency.