Whoopi Goldberg is a highly recognized figure in Hollywood. The actress and comedian has achieved great success throughout her long career in the entertainment industry. She stands out as one of the rare individuals who have earned an EGOT, having won prestigious awards such as the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
The actress is now addressing longstanding accusations about her. Keep reading for more information!
Whoopi Goldberg has many years of experience in the industry and knows how to handle gossip. Despite this, she admitted to having some doubts about herself that she can’t seem to get rid of.
Raven-Symoné asked her about her sexual orientation during an episode of The Best Podcast Ever With Raven & Miranda.
Raven confessed that when she was with you, she had strong feelings of love and a desire to be close to you all the time. She mentioned that these feelings were influenced by the vibes you gave off, which she described as lesbian and stud vibes.
Miranda, Raven’s spouse, jumped in with a joke. “I believe this is a hidden desire of Raven’s. I think she simply wants everyone to be gay and she’s eagerly waiting for you to come out at this moment.”
Whoopi was then given the opportunity to speak, with the person saying, “If you have anything to share, Whoops, feel free to do so!”
Whoopi Goldberg has portrayed LGBT characters in different movies during her career. Her most remarkable LGBT roles were in The Color Purple in 1985 and Boys on the Side in 1995.
Throughout her life, Whoopi has been asked about her sexuality by many people. She is fully aware of the criticism she faces.
Her multiple marriages to men, all of which ended, may have influenced her statements. Goldberg has been married three times. At 18, she married her drug counselor, Alvin Martin, in 1973. They had a daughter named Alexandrea that same year. In 1979, they divorced. She later married David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, and then Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995.
After her third divorce, the actress has openly expressed her feelings about marriage. She even went as far as calling herself ‘relationship-averse’ at one point.
In an interview, she mentioned that people have certain expectations from her. They anticipate her to have a boyfriend and eventually get married. Consequently, she felt compelled to fulfill these expectations. However, she preferred not to share personal details with someone else. She didn’t want to be questioned about her actions or have to prioritize someone else’s emotions.
In a relationship, you’re expected to do certain things, but I realized I didn’t want to. I used to wonder why I didn’t feel what I was supposed to. Then I realized, I don’t have to follow the norm. You shouldn’t be in a marriage just because of societal expectations.
Symoné talked about Goldberg’s ‘duality,’ mentioning how she embodies both masculine and feminine qualities. She expressed admiration for women who can embrace both sides and carry themselves with grace.
She raved about Goldberg, explaining how amazing it is to just be yourself without being confined to labels like sexual orientation. Living authentically in your own skin is truly commendable.
Goldberg responded by saying, “We were created by God in duality” and that “God never makes errors.”
The actress simply stated that when people make assumptions, it’s not always accurate.
During the interview, the actress mentioned that she wanted to address her sexuality, clarifying that she is not a lesbian but has many lesbian friends whom she has portrayed on television. She emphasized that her lesbian friends are just like any other friends to her.
She went on to describe the boundaries she established with her friends, saying, “I won’t kiss you, but I’ll give you a kiss on the cheek, I’ll do this but not that… And they’re like, ‘Alright!’”
Whoopi Goldberg has confirmed that she is gay, putting an end to all the rumors and speculations surrounding her sexuality.
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