Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is an American actress, comedian, and television personality who is one of only 19 people to have achieved EGOT status, having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in New York City, she adopted her stage name early in her career and rose to prominence through her one-woman show on Broadway, which premiered in 1984 and was produced by Mike Nichols. The show showcased her extraordinary range as a performer and attracted the attention of Hollywood.

Goldberg’s film debut in The Color Purple (1985) earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and announced her as a major talent. She went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (1990), becoming only the second African American woman to win an acting Oscar. Throughout the 1990s, she starred in a string of commercially successful films including Sister Act, Sister Act 2, Made in America, and The Lion King, where she voiced the hyena Shenzi. She also became the first woman to solo-host the Academy Awards ceremony.

Since 2007, Goldberg has served as a co-host and moderator of ABC’s daytime talk show The View, where she has become known for her candid opinions and sharp commentary on politics, culture, and current events. The role has kept her in the public eye and added a significant television salary to her earnings. Beyond her entertainment career, she has been involved in numerous business ventures, including cannabis products through her company Emma and Clyde.

With a net worth estimated at $60 million, Goldberg’s wealth comes from her multifaceted career spanning film, television, theater, and business. Her salary from The View, combined with decades of film earnings, book royalties, and business ventures, has built her considerable fortune. She remains one of the most recognizable and outspoken figures in American entertainment.