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Whoopi Goldberg's Wildest Secrets: From Funeral Home To Fame!

Adell Champlin PhD

Have you ever found yourself in a situation so inappropriate that laughter just bubbles up, no matter how hard you try to suppress it? For Whoopi Goldberg, that situation happened to be at a funeral, a revelation that has both shocked and amused audiences.

The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in films like "Ghost" and her outspoken presence on "The View," recently shared a rather peculiar anecdote from her pre-fame days. At 67, Goldberg recounted an experience where she couldn't control her laughter while attending a funeral. The details, shared on "The View," paint a picture of a young woman navigating the solemnity of death with a rather unusual coping mechanism. This confession has sparked a wide range of reactions, from disbelief to understanding, highlighting the complex nature of grief and humor.

Whoopi Goldberg: Biographical and Career Information
Birth Name Caryn Elaine Johnson
Date of Birth November 13, 1955
Place of Birth Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USA
Occupation Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host, Producer, Writer
Years Active 1982present
Parents Emma Harris (Mother, Teacher & Nurse), Robert James Johnson, Jr. (Father, Clergyman)
Spouse(s) Alvin Martin (m. 1973; div. 1979), David Claessen (m. 1986; div. 1988), Lyle Trachtenberg (m. 1994; div. 1995)
Children Alex Martin
Awards
  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Ghost, 1990)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ghost, 1990)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Comedy or Musical (Sister Act, 1992)
  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (The View)
  • Tony Award for Best Musical (Producer, Thoroughly Modern Millie)
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Special (Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel)
Early Career Bricklayer, Funeral Parlor Makeup Artist
Breakthrough One-woman show Whoopi Goldberg on Broadway (1984), adapted with the help of Mike Nichols
Notable Roles
  • Celie Johnson in The Color Purple (1985)
  • Oda Mae Brown in Ghost (1990)
  • Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
  • Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation
Talk Show Co-host of The View (2007present)
Reference Biography.com - Whoopi Goldberg
Manhattan, New York, USA. 7th Sep, 2014. WHOOPI GOLDBERG and ROBIN

Manhattan, New York, USA. 7th Sep, 2014. WHOOPI GOLDBERG and ROBIN

Manhattan, New York, USA. 7th Sep, 2014. WHOOPI GOLDBERG and ROBIN

Manhattan, New York, USA. 7th Sep, 2014. WHOOPI GOLDBERG and ROBIN

Whoopi Goldberg Arrives Funeral New York Editorial Stock Photo Stock

Whoopi Goldberg Arrives Funeral New York Editorial Stock Photo Stock

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