Fighting with Trump, starring in TV shows, babysitting great-granddaughter: how 65-year-old Whoopi Goldberg lives
'15.11.2020'
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Leads the morning show on American TV
Whoopi Goldberg is not only a famous comedian. She also has been working in radio and TV for many years, and at some point her activities in this field even began to come to the fore. It can be seen to this day: Goldberg's most talked about work at the moment is the morning show "Look" on ABC.
Whoopi became the show's co-host in 2007, replacing another well-known comedic actress, Rosie O'Donnell. And although the first issue featuring Goldberg was less popular than O'Donnell's debut, in general, Whoopi managed to attract more viewers - also thanks to her extremely ambiguous statements on sensitive socially important topics.
Continues to act
But not television alone: Whoopi Goldberg continues to act in films, although not as actively as before. Her most recent film work is the mini-series "Confrontation" based on the novel by Stephen King. In it, Goldberg played a 108-year-old soothsayer with a shock of white dreadlocks.
The plot of the series seems especially alarming in the context of current events: it is about the worst flu epidemic that is killing most of the world's population. The remaining minority has to rethink a lot before they can change something ... with the help of the heroine Goldberg, of course.
In a less dramatic role, the actress hopes to appear in the next sequel to the Comedy Act, Sister! It has been discussed for a long time, but there is still no clarity. This is how Whoopi herself comments on the situation: “For a long time I was told that no one would want to watch it. And then, more recently, it turned out that this may not be the case. Maybe people still want to see it. So we are working hard right now to figure out how to bring the whole company together and have a comeback. "
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Fights Trump
Discussing socially significant issues is one of the most important aspects of Goldberg's life. She does this not only as part of her work on TV, but in general at every opportunity. For example, in her microblog on Instagram, statements on sensitive and topical topics occupy a significant place. In particular, she is concerned about the environment, ageism, racism and the debate over a possible ban on abortion.
Goldberg is also known for her sharp rejection of the policies of the Republican Party, so today she openly speaks for the Democrats and does not miss an opportunity to quibble about the Republicans in general and Donald Trump in particular.
Got a star on the Walk of Fame
Nevertheless, Whoopi Goldberg is primarily an artist, and very successful. She is one of the few holders of the full list of awards known as EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. In addition, she has two Golden Globes, BAFTA, and several prestigious theater awards.
In November 2001, on the 46th birthday of the actress, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was added to this impressive list. At the opening ceremony, Goldberg said, "My fans who come to see me anyway, whether I'm skinny or fat, this is for you!" - and pointed to a star with her name.
Became a great-grandmother at 58
One of the most tragic events in Whoopi Goldberg's life is a home abortion, which she had to resort to at the age of 14.
“I was terribly scared and did not say anything to anyone,” the actress recalled much later.
However, she was lucky to keep the opportunity to have children, and already at 16 she gave birth to a daughter, Alexandra, from her first husband, Alvin Martin. Alex also chose a career as an actress, but did not stop at one child, and now Whoopi Goldberg has two granddaughters and one grandson. By the way, Alex also gave birth to her first daughter, Amara, very early - at the age of 17.
In 2014, at the age of 58, Whoopi Goldberg became a great-grandmother: her eldest granddaughter gave birth to a baby girl, who was named Charlie Rose. The happy great-grandmother announced this news herself by posting a photo of herself with the baby on her blog on Instagram.
Almost died of pneumonia
In 2019, even before the coronavirus pandemic, Whoopi Goldberg suffered severe bilateral pneumonia. Doctors said her chances of survival were roughly 1/3.
She shared her medical history during the show "Look". According to the actress, she felt unwell for quite some time, but did nothing about it. However, the moment came when the condition worsened so much that she still decided to call her therapist. He "could hardly make out what she was saying," as Whoopi literally had teeth chattering from a fever ...
Goldberg was taken to the hospital, where she was thankfully rescued - although doctors were not sure if she could make it out. “It’s crazy that people don’t take pneumonia seriously,” says the actress, admitting that she did the same. - I thought that somehow I can handle it myself. But this is impossible. Therefore, you need to overpower your ego and say to yourself: “Yes, I go to the doctor because I do not feel well. It's okay to go to the doctor if you are sick! "
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Perceives age philosophically
Whoopi is one of those stars who openly opposes ageism (age discrimination - Ed.) And speaks out a lot on this topic. For example, in 2015 on her YouTube channel "Rollin 'with Whoopi" a video appeared entirely devoted to the topic of aging. In it, she lists in her usual witty form the characteristic signs that she is becoming an "old woman" - for example, several pets, swollen feet and sagging breasts.
Nevertheless, the star is clearly not happy with age-related changes, which have an impact not only on her appearance, but also on her career. However, she tries to approach the issue philosophically. For example, in one of her interviews she said: “Regarding aging, I can tell you this:“ Are there any options? ”
