"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
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from the Chelsea projects to her own Peninsula in Sardinia. Girl you did GOOD!
Watching "The Color Purple" I could never absorb the tag line of Ceily being "ugly." When "Ms. Goldberg" smiles, to me it's like a beacon of affirmative light that commands the witness to smile back. I have enjoyed her creative performatives from a stand-up comedian to a hard working cop, resistant medium, singer witness hiding in a convent, host of the Oscars Award Show and clear speaking cohost of "The View." She has provided much to celebrate and will provide more to celebrate because God is in the habit of letting His light shine through His children. I am so very PROUD of Ms. Johnson/Goldberg and feel blessed that she shares!
@TheBlvdjewel
20 күн бұрын
I HATE that line. Wish it had never been added. Even though it is fiction, I couldn't get with Shug even after she made up with Celie.
Should have won the Oscar for The Color Purple!
@misskitty1666
26 күн бұрын
Definitely should not have! I remember Trip to Bountiful! I don’t remember anything about Color Purple
@MollyKay452
26 күн бұрын
@@misskitty1666 sorry kitty I do and feel she should had received that Oscar. You have your opinion I have mine. You have a great evening.
@lrod8721
26 күн бұрын
Totally agree, unfortunately that movie was snubbed from all categories. I felt her performance in the Color Purple was stronger than Ghost.
@willamae226
26 күн бұрын
@@misskitty1666 Just because you don’t remember anything about The Color Purple doesn’t mean Whoopi didn’t deserve the Oscar. I remember Geraldine Page’s performance in the Trip to Bountiful & Whoopi’s in The Color Purple and both were amazing, but I believe Whoopi deserved the statue. But you’re entitled to your opinion despite what I or anyone else thinks and you should be able to share it on the internet without being told it’s not valid by some stranger who doesn’t remember the Trip to Bountiful as you just did in your comment about The Color Purple. It’s not hard- just be nice.
@lrod8721
26 күн бұрын
@@misskitty1666perhaps you felt it was a black movie and that’s what turned you off? Yes, it was an entire black cast about black women, but it was a wonderfully written story made into a fantastic movie. Watch it tonight, I’d love to hear what you think about it now that you know it exists
She’s long overdue for her Kennedy center honors for her unparalleled contributions to comedy and entertainment for decades. She’s an EGOT winner btw
She should have won an Oscar for the Color Purple also.
@esmekaffen4961
27 күн бұрын
💯%
@keithfleming6019
27 күн бұрын
And she should have been in Oprah Movie to
@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018
27 күн бұрын
That part!!
@vt-yp7yq
26 күн бұрын
Hollywood was too upset with Steven Spielberg to give anyone on the cast any awards. He helped inspire a black movie, and Hollywood wasn't having it.
@gabelogan5877
26 күн бұрын
@@vt-yp7yqit didn’t have anything to do with Spielberg. At the time, black people weren’t winning Oscars except for every 20 years. And they certainly weren’t winning lead actor Oscars except for Sidney Poitier. In the 90 years of Oscars, only one black woman has won a lead award. It’s all racism.
I have so much respect for this beautiful intelligent woman. I love her and admire her realness. ❤😊
Ghost will forever be a classic and Whoopi will forever be a legend no matter of our political differences.
@edyann
26 күн бұрын
You know what? You're absolutely right. I sometimes watch her on 'The View' and want to scream at her... and the rest there, of course. But aside from our political differences- I just saw 'Ghost' for the first time ever and she was absolutely wonderful in it. Now I'm going to watch Sister Act, haha.
Congratulations, Ms. Whoopi, you deserve it all. I hope your book becomes a best seller.
I Love Whoopi because she’s so DAMN REAL!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@virtualcreationcorp.6179
26 күн бұрын
Sure did!
@drinny26
26 күн бұрын
A real fool.
@LisaLisa-2023
26 күн бұрын
She is so relatable. Whenever she speaks, I listen wholeheartedly. She speaks to us - that's for sure, no matter where you're from or who you are. She's real.
@Nothingsfakehere
25 күн бұрын
@@LisaLisa-2023 Yesssss!
@kekort2
25 күн бұрын
What? Goldberg isn't even her real name.
Listening to the book read by Whoopi. Love It!
Whoopi really should have a Kennedy Center Honor!
@LisaLisa-2023
26 күн бұрын
and a lifetime achievement
@johnwebb2442
25 күн бұрын
Most Definitely.
Love Ms. Whoopi Goldberg!!! One of the greatest........................❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Everyone needs a quiet place to gather our thoughts.
@Blessed-tn1wd
27 күн бұрын
Yes! The world is just too busy.
@QuangNguyen-ng5zh
27 күн бұрын
Lol, a private water view on the coast of Itay does help
@RaymondHng
25 күн бұрын
@@QuangNguyen-ng5zh It's on the Autonomous Region of Sardinia
Whoopi Goldberg was the star in a small performance art scene in San Diego in 1981. I was in a small up and coming performance art group. I saw a number of her shows. I worked as a waitress in a music club to pay the rent so I got home by 3 am. A couple of times a week I’d shuffle around the corner to a small diner for breakfast and Karen Johnson was in there having her breakfast. Cause I’m from SF, I learned to give space to entertainers eating, so I never said too much more than good morning (yea, it was usually around noon ). In San Diego we got to see her work on a show that she moved to Berkeley to flesh out and polish and suddenly she was famous. She was so talented we all knew she’d be a star!
She reminds me of a smart and witty auntie. Love her work 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
@johnwebb2442
25 күн бұрын
I feel the same way.
Great story🎉Thanks🎉
I have always loved myself some Whoopi. Jumping Jack Flash was one of my favorite movies has a kid. Still think she should have won an Oscar for "The Color Purple" 💜. What a Stellar Human Being. 🙏🏽💫 👑
@esmekaffen4961
27 күн бұрын
💯%. Pitch perfect performance, classic.❤
I love seeing these pictures of young Whoopi ❤
I totally agree, she should have won an Oscar for the Color Purple. I met had once and she was wonderful. May all your projects be successful. Love you Whoopi 💜💜💜
The cnn interview with Anderson cooper was an awesome interview ❤!
Loved the interview. Whoopi, is an amazing actress! Knowledgeable, on a lot of subjects!
I've always been a fan. Love you, Whoopi!!!
I LOVE THIS KINDA PEACE AND SERENITY
Inspirational interview
We grew up in the same building, and attended the same grammar school. I am older by 4 years, and do not have a home on a Sardinia peninsula.
good on her!!! love to see women happy and enjoying life.
I have always loved Whoopie. Her and I are about the same age. She says things I wish I could.
@esmekaffen4961
27 күн бұрын
And she would tell you…you totally can say them too!
@gailfuhlman71
26 күн бұрын
My great-mother, grandmother, aunt(my mother's sister), my mother. They all taught me to speak my truth and never let other people tell me what I can do and what I can't do. In other words, I am very direct and people don't like it. Because they think I am being rude. It's important to always speak your mind and share your beliefs. Don't let anyone stifle your voice or make you feel like your opinions don't matter. Remember, your unique perspective is valuable and can help shape the world around you. So, go ahead and express yourself confidently and fearlessly. Your thoughts and beliefs are important, and they deserve to be heard.
Those eyes! I'll never forget her color purple performance
I actually think Whoopi is one of those rare humans who become more beautiful as they age. I’ve never seen her more beautiful! Maybe it’s the peace that comes with settling into who you are… whatever it is it’s working!!! Every time I see her I smile. What a blessing she’s given all of us. Thank you Whoopi for sharing your blessing with the world. 🙏🏼#always a fan
@Blessed-tn1wd
27 күн бұрын
Totally agree! 🙌🙌🙌
@srichey444
27 күн бұрын
Me too. Absolutely Beautiful and her skin has always been Flawless! 😍
Fell in love with Whoopi in 1985 watching her one woman show on HBO. Almost 40 years later I feel exactly the same.
@esmekaffen4961
27 күн бұрын
And, as with Robin Williams, makes me laugh no matter how ,any times I watch it!😂🤣😂🤣❤️
@spiritcreek9813
26 күн бұрын
This was one memorable show. Brilliant.
@mskimlouise
26 күн бұрын
Me too. My son and I exchange quotes from that performance often.
@skurland
26 күн бұрын
@@mskimlouise My mother and I do the same 😊
Should have mentioned "Comic Relief" with icons Billy Crystal & Robin Williams to assist the homeless
@SteveBrant55
25 күн бұрын
Yes! And also her role on Star Trek: TNG
Love and respect for Whoopi Goldberg.
Kindred soul of mine. Love you, Whoop!
Did he say Paulahost comment?
Love it
🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
I once saw Whoopie in a movie where she was the only character, a woman alone who was being terrorized by someone over the phone. She was phenomenal! Her mother comes across as a really smart woman. So glad for Whoopi that she had that. I say, "Just park it out on that peninsula, Girl, and soak it up for as long as you can!" (I wouldn't even care about the house - just a seat on that patio would work for me! And, well...maybe a LITTLE white wine, lol!)😊😊😊
@RaymondHng
25 күн бұрын
The movie you're referring to is _The Telephone_ (1988), where Whoopi Goldberg plays a character named Vashti Blue. In the film, she's essentially the sole character, with the story revolving around her character's interactions via telephone.
Talk That
Ms. Whoopi, Thank you for always being True with your authenticity and compassion for others. I love your work, honesty and your style. God's Continued Blessings Bestowed Upon You and Your Beautiful Family. His Humbled Servant,
I have always loved her. Brilliant woman.
She's brilliant
I love Italy and I love Whoopie ! ❤❤
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. She's realistic and blessed😊
Thank you for being you love you
She can't even say what she really thinks. What a world we live in.
@linalesia5188
26 күн бұрын
Sour sour sour… oh the green monster!
@tefolinchwe3738
22 күн бұрын
Find something you are passionate about, you will okay. Drink water too
Whoopi IS JUST AWESOME‼️🦂💖💛
❤😊 I love you, Whoopi Goldberg!
Since the night of the Oscars she was nominated for The Color Purple, I've been "miffed" she didn't win. The entire cast should have been given an Oscar. Even the ham at the Easter table deserved an Oscar! How Spielberg found all these extraordinary actors amazes me. And I am jealous of Whoopie's favorite place. Though my roots are on the mainland of Italy, my father's side is straight across the water close to Rome. My mother's side is in the region of Liguria. They are not too far from Porto Fino. I've never been there but I wish I could see my cugini (cousins). I can't blame Whoopie for loving it there. It's serene and beautiful.
Her mom and her are twins!!!❤ love her❤
I loved Whoopi in sister act
QUE BELLA ANA !! TE AMO !!💝🌹
Love Whoopi and everything she has done ❤ Unbelievable actress ❤to talk show host 👍
An icon and artist and thought leader. Love
Always amazed at what is decided to leave in and out in a piece on a celebrity. No mention of the work she did with Robin Williams and Billy Crystal.
@valdeniasimmons2935
19 күн бұрын
This was 8 minutes…and the book is about her mom and brother. I understand that she has other books and no doubt there are other interviews that get into her friendships with Robin and Billy and others…my guess is that the clip is from a longer piece because who sends a reporter to Italy for an eight minute interview?
I’ve been a fan of this lady since she was a nun, in the Sister Act movies, and when she was the “center square”, on my favorite game show, Hollywood Squares, with Tom Bergeron. I miss that show.
For me growing up and until forever, Whoopi Goldberg and Eddy Murphy are the funniest man and woman on the planet and I thank them for the laughs over 37 years of life so far.
💜Lovingly True!‼️♥️💟 ♥️8:00am‼️💚Lovely!‼️♥️ 🌍💚♥️💜💚💛🧡♥️💜🌎
I think you are B E A U T I F U L❤❤❤
her comments were fine.
Congratulations 🎉
Till this day I love this movie
I have been in LOVE with her ever since I saw her doing her stand up. She is one of the most beautiful person that I have ever seen in my life. 😊😊 YOU HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND A GREAT PERSONALITY YOU ARE SOOOOO HONEST. THAT IS VERY RARE. LOVE YOU GG-MA ❤️ KEEP DOING WHAT ARE DOING.
Love me some Whoopi!!!!! 💖✨
Loved Ghost. Love Whoopi Goldberg.
Great artist, beautiful actress. Can't stand the View, I don't know why she wastes her essence with that garbage, but I guess we all need "outlets" to 'speak out' on the state of the world. But Whoopi CONTINUES to be at her best when she's an artist, acting in AUTHENTIC productions, like Star Trek and Ghost. God Bless Ms. Goldberg, and perhaps "loneliness" isn't so lonely after all, when you love yourself FIRST.
Well I still say your beautiful person inside and out 😊
❤😊
A fantastic actress and fantastic lady...Lobe Whoopi...🥰
Love her!
Whoopi Goldberg ❤❤❤❤😍
Love you, Whoopi Goldberg and may god keep blessing you ❤❤
She's a living legend and yet she let's people like Sunny Hostin talk down to her on The View. Whoopi, you don't need that dumb show, go live however you want and let the bottom feeders keep keep feeding without you.
❤❤❤`Our International Treasure ! Miss Whoopi Goldberg !
@hartubmoses6645
26 күн бұрын
Yes!
The world wasn’t the same before her, it won’t be the same after. ✨💜✨
@ragantate3995
24 күн бұрын
I could have sworn for years it was reported that she got Goldberg as a stage name from her manager. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of it being a last name from a long lost relative. Sounds like something you find out on that roots pbs special…
We love some whoopi ❤
Whoopie is as real as it gets and I love her for that ❤
Love her ❤
Fabulous lady, level headed bonus she can act.
Sardinia looks so amazing
@got2bjosh
23 күн бұрын
It is. The Northeastern shores (Olbia, etc.) have white, sandy beaches while the beaches around Cagliari are rocky. Same with the Côte d'Azur. Nice has rocky shores and gorgeously blue water while Antibes & Cannes have white, sandy beaches but the water isn't as stunning in color. In Greece, Mykonos has white sandy beaches while Santorini has rocky beaches. Basically, the rocky beaches have stronger currents while the white sandy beaches are calmer and easier to swim in.
I love this woman.
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Love Whoopi!
it’s very obvious that Whoopi's comment on the view was very accurate. Religious is not a race.
patrick swayze is actually a little bit cute
She’s the goat. I would love to hang out with her.
Whoopi Cushione. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 she’s so funny without even trying.
Love that for you, Whoopi .. take your bow, your time and your rest. You are so deserving. Thank you for all you have done for so many of us.❤
such a cute kid!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
She's the best, an original.
Amazing woman talent and honest
I sparkle brighter when it's just me too. I wish her every happiness.✨
so nice whoopi you are such sweetheart you glow girl even at 68 you shines bright like a diamond ❤
I love Whoopi
She is a great actress. Wish she'd do more movies vs her talk show
People give Whoopi a lot of crap but I think she just wants the best for others. She just seems like the most fun person to hang out with.
I got to meet her at a book signing Whoopies big book of Manners. So glad U got to meet her!
have always loved her, always will.
love her or hate her, there’s no denying that she is an immensely talented human being. i always thought that taking that role on the view was beneath her. only in america does talent like hers go to waste in that way, smh
@unclejoe3397
24 күн бұрын
It gives her a platform for her leftist politics.
Whoopi looks so pretty ❤❤❤❤