Whoopi Goldberg Opens Up About Her Mom and Brother in New Memoir, 'Bits and Pieces' | The View

[@TheAMW]

People forget Whoopi is a whole entire movie star/ icon/ legend in these streets. She is everything past and present 🙌🏾

[@passiturner3239]

Truly ❤

[@TakeNoShitgang444]

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[@kathleen0303]

Who cares ?

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

@@kathleen0303You did enough to come to this video and then comment.

[@petersneddon1579]

She ruined Next Generation are you saying she was good in it? She's the original diversity hire, talentless and pointless in equal quantities.

[@insatiably]

when whoopi talks about deep things, it makes me emotional cuz she's one of the few celebrities i find authentic. amazing!

[@skywalker6648]

Definitely, frank. Though ironically, there's nothing authentic about the last name, Goldberg, lol.

[@ilovegoodsax]

​@@skywalker6648 It's stage name. She isn't the first entertainer to have one. 🙄

[@TS-jj1wi]

What a DAs 😅😅😅

[@caribbeangirl7876]

@@skywalker6648 Why so you have to wonder? Why wouldn't she tell the truth? Like they say, it takes one to know one. Do you have trouble telling the truth?

[@skywalker6648]

@@caribbeangirl7876 Buzz off troll 🥱.

[@thesewingbratt966]

I’m turning 61 on May 14th and my mom is 87. STILL to this day, my Mom makes Christmas magical!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@radiantsmiler3689]

This comment was ‘hugs’ filled!!! My mom made holidays/everyday moments special too. The memories/photos carry me through times of mourning her & reconnecting. Thanks for cherishing your wonderful mom with inspiration for us to honor ours (past on or present) even more! Blessings!

[@Miss.TJ516]

Beautiful 🤍🤍🤍

[@jolynnhill8502]

My mother also had a nervous breakdown when I was very little and I am the same age as Whoopi. They wanted to put her in a mental institution but my father said no. She stayed home and recovered.. I love you Whoopi!!

[@Sbannmarie]

Super cool!

[@Stayspiritual8]

It's a blessing your dad protected your mom ❤

[@Sunshine-vg9uq]

@@Stayspiritual8 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Albundy94]

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[@lorenzovonmatterhorn4756]

Pathetic

[@kimberleysinclair7204]

I love how Whoopi’s face lights up when she speaks about her brother! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing your stories Ms. Whoopi 💜🙏🏽

[@IMHTP]

Whoopi really was her mother's twin.👭🏾

[@sabrinaosborne3210]

So true

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

Her daughter really favours her, too.

[@johnwebb2442]

True.

[@d__extraordinary175]

Truth 💛☀️👑

[@enricovankeeken1624]

@@sabrinaosborne3210 *she was HOT when she was younger*

[@SocialClout]

she even did the walk out and everything, as if she's not part of the show 🤣

[@jeremyn2008]

Lol I thought it was cute

[@sheldoncole1151]

Yes I loved it 💯😂

[@daniellejones2962]

😂 It confused me, I was like, wait ain’t she a host on THIS show ?😂 This is called professionalism

[@skywalker6648]

Sarah pointed out how she forgot to hug everyone though. But yeah, weird 😁.

[@milesmoose]

The way she’s been acting, she won’t be a part of the show anymore hopefully.

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

I love Whoopi. Whoopi’s is her mother mini me. People don’t care for her because she not afraid to say what’s on her mind. That’s why I love ❤️ her.

[@wandileradebe456]

The Legendary, Whoopi Goldberg!

[@TS-jj1wi]

Legend in her own mentally head 😅

[@Grenlaf]

@@TS-jj1wiFO

[@maydavalle]

Whoopi, Billy, and Robin True hearts and astounding human beings.♥️ Legends forever❣️❣️❣️

[@kathyjones1625]

Exactly! Trump is trash! Trump is deranged. Stating that blacks have limited resources and an education would increase their opportunities and wasted our precious taxpayers money to sketchy institutions President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bipartisan bill that will permanently provide more than $250 million a year to the nation’s historically black colleges and universities, along with dozens of other institutions that serve large shares of minority students.

[@iamsoogi]

Whoopi who?

[@Evette7Coach-Author]

Profoundly Amazing Beautiful, Iconic Queen Whoopi Goldberg, incredible Legend 👑💐

[@silverbeautifullight]

💯💯💯

[@Jade_902]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Riverphoenixisinheav]

Okay. This is so fun how they interviewed Whoopi

[@sheldoncole1151]

It really is 😂😂😂😂

[@adventuresconjuan]

Right she’s the guest this time 😂

[@damiagunbiade]

Haha she's literally a guest on her own show 😂😂😂

[@tanyabrown791]

This was awesome and the genuine interest of the cast is incredible.

[@cjr21]

THIS is the best interview this year. I know Whoopi, but this was a great interview.

[@SammieScales-n3l]

Whoopi's mom is beautiful as is she.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

❤❤I like that she never went on plastic surgery spree

[@gracehinds6283]

I agree!

[@winifredherman4214]

@@DarkAngel-cj6sxObviously!

[@jalabi99]

2:54 yup, that's Whoopi's mom alright! She looks just like her. RIP

[@chrismc2346]

My son ordered me this (by request) for my birthday last week. SIGNED! Can’t wait for it to get here. I didn’t even know what we had in common with our mothers. I only knew I loved Whoopi. Now I know another connection of ours

[@helenmayberry6010]

Congratulations Whoopi 🫶🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@Torrey33327]

Happy birthday and reading! 🎉🥂

[@Sbannmarie]

Makes sense

[@skywalker6648]

Aries reign supreme.

[@Torrey33327]

I'm on the cusp Aries/Taurus Do I count? Same as the late Queen and Tony Danza April 21.

[@DelorisChristian-r3z]

What she said about Grief, when people say how are you doing, I was angry because people kept asking me. Now I see why I got angry because I didn’t realize that they may have not experienced grief. I thank Whoopi for that.

[@ingrid8994]

I remember when Clyde passed away. Whoopi was off the show for a while. They said she had a family emergency or something like that 😢

[@maydavalle]

💔

[@sheldoncole1151]

Sara Haines moderating the way Whoopi Goldberg usually moderates I Love It

[@olusolaoyadina5187]

No surprises Sara is Whoopie's "love child", her favourite on the panel.

[@brendayearwood3694]

I love Sara Haines !!!! Congratulations to Ms Whoopi Goldberg wishing you continuous blessings 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

[@katherinepaluch-vp3zj]

I recently lost my mom. Whoopi meant so much to her and also for me. We worked together at her business but for a respite to our life we watched Whoopi movies to escape the turmoils of our lives. We loved especially Corina Corina and Sister Act. Some how some where I wish I could thank her .( Whoopi) For letting us escape through her films. Thank you so much Whoopi.

[@calvinberry01]

Whoppi just took her mother’s face…… Wow

[@nanarose8537]

So funny to read your comment. My daughter said I stole my Mom's whole face. 😂😂😂

[@tarawilliams2998]

That's ridiculous! My mom was a cafeteria manager for years. She made sure that all kids ate. If there were leftovers, she fed parents and their kids who were not in school. She only charged teachers. When my mom did, the whole school was devastated. My mom knew the rules; but, she would never turn a hungry child or parent away. That food goes straight to the garbage if no one eats it. It's a shame. There is more than enough food in this world for everyone to eat. Unfortunately, not everyone is given that privilege.

[@MO-ju1zm]

I hate that in some schools if the kids have a lunch balance. The schools will not feed them They can not eat. The cafeteria workers can get in trouble for feeding them. Some people have been fired for feeding the kids when they had an outstanding balance. Shame shame on our system.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

Today they would rather throw the food away.

[@CatWipp]

What does your story have to do with Whoopi’s interview? O.o

[@kennethdrake7686]

Shout out to Arlene here in Alabama

[@greatfuliam412]

Wow. I don't know too many people who have this story. I will be 67 yrs old this month and I still vividly remember watching my mother have a nervous breakdown when I was 11 yrs old. When I saw her again, I was 16. She had 5 girls so she didn't know who was who. She had been taken away to a mental hospital and given shock treatments. When she came back, she lived in a boarding home for about 30 yrs. She never had any control over her own life. She birthed 6 children and never got to be a mother to them. She passed away years ago, but the pain of not knowing what it is to have a mother, or a father is still with me to this day.

[@maydavalle]

So tragic and disturbing how a woman and mother can be robbed of her life and the relationships she could’ve had with her children. A mother’s love can be so innate but even when apart, you should know she would’ve always l❤️Ved you and your sisters♥️ Always

[@MISNM0]

My heart aches to read this. So much love to your Mom and her precious family. 🫂🫂🤍🕊

[@redformaze5968]

I pray that God is healing you because of this. We all have situations like this in our lineage but we press on with the grace and mercy of God.

[@jacquelineprocter6157]

((((((((((( ❤️ )))))))))))

[@feliciawilliams2821]

Your description of your life touched me so deeply. I pray you are okay now

[@PatriciaMartin-ot6nu]

Whoopi's Mom is gorgeous like her 😊😍

[@davidtrent1245]

Thou shalt not lie.😂😂😂

[@winningscratcher7892]

Yes they are gorgeous 😍🥰😍

[@thankmelater90210]

Whoopi has always been beautiful and so is her mother!

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@@davidtrent1245 , try Preparation H.

[@jeremyn2008]

I can’t wait to read this book

[@joannejohnson7006]

This made me cry and laugh already I will look forward to reading your life memories beautiful soul ❤

[@kimberlyechols7280]

I've always loved Whooping and can't wait to read this.❤❤

[@kingcobrarules8117]

I wish every show was 5 segments of all Whoopie, bliss

[@Jade_902]

🤬

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@Jade_902, and yet you are making a pointless comment.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Whoopi Goldberg looks just like her mother and brother

[@mr.collegiateafricanamerican]

Awesome tribute to Whoopi Goldberg. A phenomenal woman of courage and perseverance.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Whoopi Goldberg was so adorable as a little young child

[@TB-tk5ob]

Thank-you Whoopi , I am 68 and my mother too disappeared at the age of 8 or 9 and I never got answers because of the outcome in my life afterwards. Malaho

[@Shea3224]

This was so much about Unconditional Love!! 💜💜

[@darcymachellebryant6833]

Awwwww…Who Knew? What A Lovely Segment Of The View. ❤ Thanks For Sharing Your Family Journey With Us. Whoopie Is And Always Will Be A True Legend. You Are A Walking Miracle and Clear Example Of What It Looks Like To Overcome Hardships And Grief. I’m Currently In Therapy For The Loss Of My Handsome Husband Of 31 Years. I Miss Him So Much It Hurts.

[@stardate984]

🙏🙏🏼🙏🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🫂Hold on there, dear Sister😢😔🤝🫂🕯️🥰

[@MaryLee-vk5pi]

My second eldest Brother was murdered in 2014 My relationship with my Brother was as though we were the only children that our Parents had We were two of the 16 children in our family I still have a hard time believing that he is no longer here Looking at her Brother brought tears to my eyes Because her Brother is almost the mirror image of my Brother May they both continue to rest in peace

[@MISNM0]

💔🫂🫂🫂🤍🕊🌈

[@deborahblackshear3325]

❤😊. What a powerful book, Whoopi, sad and happy. 😊

[@TheVeganBelly]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how great Whoopi has been looking lately? The way she walks out exudes vitality and wellness.. You go girl!! 🙌🏽🩵

[@cindyb2525]

I remember when Whoopi was an instructor at this school I went to in San Francisco in the early 1980’s , she was a comedy and improvisation teacher. I started to take the class, but went with music instead.

[@ricardoneves7307]

We love you Whoopi!

[@cherylland4635]

💙

[@maydavalle]

🤗

[@boozcheez]

Lol

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@@boozcheez , do you know how to scroll through a post?

[@Newylife]

I was born in 84, and one of my earliest fave movies as a kid, was Ghost. As a performer in primary school, Sister Act was one of my absolute fave movies. Whoopi, you have been such an icon of talent, inspiration, humour, and just plain realness my whole life! I can't wait to read your book. Much love from Australia ❤❤

[@shylae2000]

My fav movie with her is Ghost and Jumping Jack Flash. She was truly herself. I'm a chocolate girl born in 1982 and I didn't see ppl that looked like me doing what she was looking like her ❤

[@deborahbellamy8896]

Whoopi said something that most miss; she realized that she did the same thing to her daughter that happened to her. TRAUMA, that was not addressed, which leads to repeated cycles of anxiety in families. Though painful, ievents must be addressed as soon as upon occurrence to help build emotional and mentally whole families. ❤

[@rlmackie]

I don’t think most missed.

[@sheldoncole1151]

It's so interesting seeing Whoopi Goldberg sit usually where Joy Behar and Ana Navarro sits out

[@boozcheez]

You like this show?

[@SADIEWalker-z6q]

Thank you for helping some of us understand our lives. I, too, grew up as the older of two children raised by a single mother. Now that I am alone (Mother 1926-2014 and brother 1958-2017), I lave lost my anchors. Again, thank you, Whoopi.

[@beheavenlyforever3158]

Love the hair WHOOPi 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Yes, it really looks good on her and suits her personality. Badass lady

[@sharronfoxx69]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@insatiably]

first book promoted on this show i'm reading tbh 🤷‍♀😉

[@lingenberry]

Funny to see Whoopi in the center seat. Might just pick up a copy. :)

[@sheldoncole1151]

This segment made my day ❤️🫶🏾

[@vickielcartwright4171]

Love you Whoopi ❤

[@pauladejoie2999]

CK was my son’s baseball coach here in Berkeley. He was much loved. He encouraged each child to do their best, rather than compete with each other. Initially, he denied he that Whoopi was his sister, lol. Miss seeing him drive around town in his pristine VW bug! A true sweetheart. ❤

[@beea.9435]

I'm definitely buying and definitely reading...❤❤❤

[@shylae2000]

Yes

[@blkyogi999]

Whoopi looks amazing… her skin is immaculate. Thanks for your transparency ❤

[@lynnhughes]

I love Whoopi, and they way her face lkte up talking about her brother.

[@sheldoncole1151]

Yes Whoopi Goldberg!!!!

[@boozcheez]

Wow

[@deborahlarson2650]

💖 I met Whoopi many years ago at Whole Foods in Berkeley. I was so surprised and tickled I had to get her autograph & She was and is awesome. Her body of work has been a gift to all of us !

[@deanbarnette1602]

We love you, #WhoopiGoldberg & I'm definitely buying the book. 💜

[@almarcaarriola2460]

Very nice interview lady you all did a good job thank you ,and thank you Whoopi and God bless you always 🎉

[@kevinhanson6106]

Whoopee always gives love ❤️

[@johnnieatkins795]

Great interview !! I love Whoopi!!! Her skin is beautiful …love the hair!!!!!❤

[@ChanelStar1]

*I love hearing about her life!*

[@lindafoster5176]

I Love watching the view because of Whoopi and Joy, but she is a great actress, person and story teller 😊 cheers and blessings goes out to her.

[@Psalms121KJV]

Sister Act 1 will always be my husband and my favorite Whoopi time. God bless you

[@CharlenePierre710]

LMAO. This is often like than, because of the past; rare retransmit. She is much more brave, profile.

[@cherylannparkerwalker5210]

I'm going to ordered this book. Wondering if I can get a signed copy. My husband passed away May 2020. Married for 42 years, and due to illness. He passed away in his sleep. I didnt get a chance to say goodbye. I love your show, and enjoy lively debates. God Bless,❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@SleepyArcticBirds-ft4lb]

Whoopi’s book will be Godsent to many. I also remember my mother having shock treatment for severe depression. Today it’s known as bipolar which still DOES NOT have a cure other than some medications that might help SOME. It’s often passed down from mother to child which I was diagnosed with. Back in the day, these topics weren’t discussed, even though we know more about depression, there’s still so much stigma. Here’s a cruel example…. Years ago while attending church, I filled out those prayer cards asking God to please heal me from this horrific illness. The Pastor asked me if I was willing to talk about my experiences in front of the congregation, so I did. The response was amazing… Now I had been volunteering at this church for several years. Working in the kitchen during children’s camp during the summer and through out the year. The children’s camp had it’s own staff so I did my own thing. But shortly after I made that speech, there was one Pastor that had his daughter in that summer camp and was adamant that he didn’t want me near her and complained to the other Pastors. I was more than devastated an never went back. 😢😢😢I still live with that unbearable pain and the embarrassment I felt that day. That church in many ways became my refuge since I had been widowed and was also an orphaned. ❤Lesson learned… now I just suffer in silence. Moral of this story… you may not understand the complexities of bipolar but compassion & empathy makes a world of difference ❤❤❤

[@njerimusful]

That pastor's reaction is very heartbreaking 😢 but says more about him and his traumas than about you. Hugs to you from Toronto

[@olusolaoyadina5187]

A pastor? Really? Well Jesus would have had a word or two with him because he certainly didn't teach us to treat other with contempt because of their challenges. God bless you ma. May Almighty continue to wrap His arms round you..❤

[@maydavalle]

That’s horrible, you should not suffer in silence. You should still be embraced by others at church. You never know the other lives you may affect, even young ones that can’t always speak up for themselves or understand what they may be going through, like you. It’s so sad that a pastor would unwelcome you, but he does not speak for everyone at your church. He needs prayer. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

[@BronxRisen]

Whoopi I met you when my Highschool (DeWitt Clinton in the BX) attended Ma Raineys Black Bottom on Broadway, u met with us and gave us amazing words leaving us with constant thoughts and laughter. It was such an experience I talk about with my husband til this day….Thank u❤️

[@johnwebb2442]

Love and respect for Whoopi Goldberg.

[@bobbiehaynes6066]

Such a blessing to see you up close in the middle...Thank you for sharing 😊❤😊

[@d__extraordinary175]

I met Whoopi’s mother while walking my son to school in Berkeley, California. I’m 22 at the time, i see this black woman doing yard work at her home that was a beautiful Victorian. I stopped because i too wanted to try some yard work at my small apartment down the street. I kept trying to study what she was doing while walking my boy and all the sudden my mouth dropped open and i said “ hey …. You look exactly like ….” She smiled real big and shook her head yes. I was new from the Midwest and had just had my first kinda encounter with a famous person. I put my finger up to my mouth to say shhhhhh i will never tell a soul but is it ok when I walk my son to school to wave 👋🏽 she said absolutely. Years later when i left and went back to the Midwest to buy my first home and heard of her passing, i remembered our quiet, gentle, sweet encounter 💛☀️👑 🕊

[@shashavengesayi6055]

being interviewed on the very show that u moderate is such a flex, I love it. Love u Whoopi

[@tinahammond4920]

I ordered me and my BFF a signed copy of her book,I will be reading this in the Summer!!

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

I went through bullying and depression as a child all caused by my brother. I can relate to anyone dealing with depression.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

I just love this strong woman whoopie i love you so much..xxx ❤❤❤

[@batgurrl]

Beautiful presentation of Whoopi’s discussion of her memoirs and what her mom did and said about ‘magic’ and dealing with tragic and inspiring situations

[@lurleencallender462]

This’s such an amazing lady , I love her personality god bless you whoopi ❤️

[@vee3952]

Thanks for sharing with us Whoopi, you are an amazing women. Your mother did a wonderful job raising you and your brother 😊❤

[@lyndi9082]

My grandmother was depressed after the death of her 5yr old son being pushed off a slide during recess. Seems the solution was to put her in a mental institution w electric shock therapy, followed with the doc recommending she "have more babies". The boys were farmed out to relatives, the youngest staying away permanently. My heart aches so deeply that these were her options back then. Options made by men without any input from her. Truly heartbreaking. I love Whoopi so much and appreciate her sharing such a personal piece of her life with us. I'm looking forward to her story on audible... so much love Whoopi! ♥

[@stardate984]

😢😢😢😔🙏🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏻

[@lindasmith3581]

Always remember Whoopi , God love you. And I'm very your Mother and Brother are looking down and they are so very proud of you. May God Bless You Always. ❤

[@mynameprivate7151]

I really like Whoopi. I believe her when she talks. I’m grateful to have had her as an entertainer during my lifetime ❤️

[@abcdefghijklmnop751]

“I believe magic happens all the time” 💓

[@Miss.TJ516]

🤎🤎🤎

[@annietaylor2465]

Whoopie's story captured me. I thought I had some unusual things that happened in my childhood but I am not alone. She is so authentic. There were so many secrets in my family when grew up.

[@deidreej]

This is why she has always been and will forever be my favorite actress! Wishing her the best 🖤🖤🖤

[@sheldoncole1151]

It's so funny how they interviewed Whoopi Goldberg 😂😂😂😂

[@Sbannmarie]

My dad worked for JPL/NASA and a week before I started high school he died. What I learned from the ‘adults’ accept for one (Sandy) was “Don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t talk about it.”

[@rahelkamber4839]

I am sorry about that!

[@baldheadronbhr76]

Love Whoopi!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sweethaven5]

Whoopi, my mom and sister are gone too… I will be buying your book soon, I appreciate you ❤

[@wandanelson4223]

First things first, Whoopi your mother is GORGEOUS!!! And thank you Whoopi for reminding me of my mothers-magic! This video has me reminiscing about my mother who is going on 84. With six kids along with my dad, she made our clothing, snacks, toys, educational props, Mardi Gras costumes. She made my kindergarten graduation dress, my cheerleading mascot uniform along with all the other cheerleaders, my prom dress,, my wedding dress and at 84 she’s still altering any piece of clothing I need altered. OMG..mommy-magic never ends as she has given me and my siblings a lifetime of amazing memories!🥹 I’m definitely looking forward to reading your memoirs.

[@laurencaulton103]

I can't wait to read this book, with all of this life in it. People need to read this and learn more about the way the world was, not long ago. Things were starkly different for Black people and for women in the 1960s. We fought to get these changes, and we'll have to fight to keep them.

[@Singmetosleepmydear]

I love you Ms. Whoopi Goldberg always loved your voice and inspiration.

[@adey126]

She is her mother’s mini me 🥰

[@mercywilliams2698]

I first saw Whoopi in a video while attending Cal Arts. She was not yet well known. I found her so memorable just in what I recall as some sort of street art performance. Not at all surprised she has gone on to have an iconic presence.

[@augustusbruno2156]

I need to get that book for my collection

[@Ms.MB4real]

I have to get this book and look for a book tour!! Would love to meet her!! Day one fan!!!

[@yannickbreecetoni7418]

People kept asking me to let go of my brother but they don't understand that I can't because I don't know how to. He was THE only one for me after our mom passed away. We went through all different kind of emotions together. 16 years after losing our mom on October 5th, my brother too passed away on October 3rd. Can't just stop asking why? Why him and not me? Especially that I was older!!!

[@jackiemcclendon4725]

I can’t wait to read this book.

[@lisagardner5157]

I admire this woman. 🎬

[@bicknell67]

Always a fan of Whoopi Goldberg.

[@TamothyJohnson]

Thank you for sharing this with us and I can't wait to read the book

[@caroleboots7591]

Whoopi Goldberg is a real treasure ❤️🇨🇦 she is loved around the world 🙏🇺🇸

[@debraleslie3067]

Respect Miss whoopi!

[@macym57]

She's her mom's doppelganger, and also resembles Iyanla

[@iamsoogi]

She also resembles the Predator

[@ML-ul2zq]

She has always had such wisdom about her and now I knoiw why.