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Name: Whoopi Goldberg

Birth Name:

Caryn Elaine Johnson

Birth Date:

November 13, 1955

Birth Place:

New York City, New Yor, U.S.A.

Occupation:

Actress / Comic / TV Personality

Relationship Status:

Single

Celebrity Ranking # 273

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Presidential Debate Draws Celebrity Tweets

It was another crucial evening for both President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney as they faced off against each other in the second Presidential Debate.

And while both sides made their respective points effectively, some of our favorite celebrities had their own ideas about who came out on top while others seemed more interested in the comedic value of the whole ordeal.

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Whoopi Goldberg Adopts Kitten Thrown from NYC Bridge

Opening her home to a furry friend in need, Whoopi Goldberg has adopted a Russian blue cat who was taken into animal control care after being thrown from a moving car on New York City's Verrazano Bridge months ago.

Photo Credit: ABC

Whoopi Goldberg: I Smoked Pot Before The Oscars

Whoopi Goldberg wasn't just high on excitement the night that she won an Oscar in 1991, she was high on pot, too!

In an old video which surfaced on the Internet today (March 24), the co-host of "The View" admitted she was stoned while accepting the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in "Ghost".

filed under Celebrity Scandals, Viral Videos

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Bill O’Reilly Stirs Up “The View”

He’s one of the most outspoken personalities on television, and Bill O’Reilly caused quite a commotion on “The View” this morning (October 14).

The conservative “O’Reilly Factor” host went toe-to-toe with Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar over a very touchy issue.

filed under Celebrity Scandals, Star Style, Television

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Whoopi Goldberg Announces Mother’s Death

On a sad note, Whoopi Goldberg, who is known for her peppy spirit and enjoyable disposition, has announced that her mother passed away last month.

During her time on “The View” today, the “Sister Act” actress shared, “My mom passed on the 29th of August,” while chatting with Barbara Walters.

filed under Star Style

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Whoopi Goldberg Denies Hitting White House Crasher

Taking to the air to clear up rumors claiming that she "hit" guest Michaele Salahi on "The View" on Wednesday (August 5), co-host Whoopi Goldberg has since denied any such doing while defending her actions.

Upon walking to her seat, Whoopi told the audience on Thursday's show, "Things got very heated on the air and backstage. I come out [on set] sometimes just ‘cause I wanna. That’s the way I do it here."

filed under Celebrity Scandals, Star Style, Television

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Michaele Salahi and Whoopi Goldberg’s “View” Fracas

She’s known to have a bit of a temper, and Whoopi Goldberg ended up in a profanity-laced verbal skirmish with White House gatecrashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi after “The View” yesterday.

The eccentric hostess had touched Michaele during her interview to promote “The Real Housewives of D.C.” and said, "Excuse me, can you get back to the White House, please."

filed under Star Style, Television