Whoopi Goldberg a Star on The View

If you’re looking for someone to tell you how she really feels, Whoopi Goldberg on the ‘View’ is just the person to see. Last week you probably saw her with Mike Huckabee and his daughter Sarah, the White House Press Secretary; a candid and heated debate for sure! Who is this ‘one of a kind’ actress and daytime TV co-host?

Born Caryn Elaine Johnson in Manhattan, Whoopi grew up in a strict middle-class family until she began her career as an actress. Her first big break came at the pleasure of director Steven Spielberg in the movie ‘The Color Purple,’ then the lead in the Penny Marshall film ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash.’ She’s also had memorable roles in the films ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ and ‘Ghost.’

It was Whoopi that replaced Rosie O’Donnell on the View on September 4th, 2007. Whoopi has been married three times and is the proud mother of Alex Martin, an aspiring actress.

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