During a heated segment on The View, Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on financial struggles and the aftermath of the recent elections, revealing a side of herself fans don’t often see. Despite her decades-long Hollywood career, she described herself as a working-class American at heart.
“If I had all the money in the world, I wouldn’t be sitting here,” Goldberg confessed, her voice stead
Goldberg, a staple on The View since 2007 and reportedly earning $8 million a year from the show, made it clear that financial responsibilities still weigh heavily on her shoulders. “My daughter’s got mouths to feed. My great-granddaughter’s family needs support. I know how hard it is,” she said with heartfelt sincerity.
Turning to politics, Goldberg praised Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent efforts to mobilize voters on social media. Yet she cautioned against letting individual concerns overshadow the safety and well-being of the broader public. “We hear from people every day about what’s troubling them,” she explained. “But what upsets some shouldn’t put 85% of others in danger.”
While Goldberg’s remarks were meant to show solidarity with everyday Americans, many viewers weren’t convinced.
Social media quickly exploded with skepticism, questioning her portrayal of financial struggle. “She owns multiple properties, makes millions every year, and we’re supposed to believe she’s living paycheck to paycheck?” one user on X challenged.
Another fired back with sarcasm: “Whoopi Goldberg struggling to get by on $8 million a year while owning homes in New Jersey, New York, and Sardinia? Yeah, must be really tough.”
A third critic didn’t hold back: “She calls herself ‘a working person’? Must be tough watching inflation hit your $60 million net worth.”
Goldberg’s candid remarks come amid a shift in daytime TV, as several veteran hosts step back from the limelight. Take NBC’s Hoda Kotb, who announced in September she’ll be leaving Today at the end of 2024 to focus on raising her young daughters.
Meanwhile, Joy Behar continues to hold down The View into her 80s. As for Whoopi, it’s still a mystery whether she’ll follow suit or finally hang up her co-host hat. But based on this week’s hints, retirement might be closer than we think.The real question remains: Will viewers empathize with Goldberg’s claims of financial struggle, or will they write it off as yet another example of Hollywood’s disconnect from the everyday realities faced by most Americans?
