The Heartbreak and Perseverance of Whoopi Goldberg | The Don Lemon Show

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Published 2024-05-09
Don Lemon is joined by The View Co-host and EGOT winning actress Whoopi Goldberg to get an in depth look at her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me." Whoopi opens up about her grief following the loss of her mother and brother, and her journey to becoming the influential figure she is today. She discusses her childhood, struggles with drug use, her incredible weight loss & how she landed the role on Star Trek.

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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Weight Loss
01:48 - Whoopi’s New Book on Grief
05:20 - What Inspired “Bits and Pieces”
06:57 - What’s Your Favorite Memory?
11:31 - Feeling Lost or Lonely
14:59 - Relationships with Mothers
22:11 - Feeling Grief Differently
24:43 - Using Drugs
30:06 - Whoopi Values Her Alone Time
32:35 - Getting Her Spot on Star Trek
36:10 - Acting to Talk Show Host with The View
All Comments (21)
  • @Timmy1557
    I delivered food to Whoopie a few years back..She was so nice, and took a selfie with me, and left a very nice tip. She told me at first, no im not whoopie, I just look like whoopie.😅😅
  • @gaylefranklin
    I saw her walking into a restaurant in New Jersey a few months ago. I just smiled and nodded and she smiled that famous smile right back. Later, as I was eating at my table, someone patted my back as they walked by. I looked up and it was Whoopi, who again smiles on her way out of the place. She seemed like a very sweet lady.
  • @tanyabrown791
    Thank God her mom stood up for her when they said,”She’s not trying.” Mom said,”I think she is.”
  • @tanyabrown791
    “we have people who loved us who loved us back. Stay connected to the people that love you.”
  • @spati0809
    I love what Whoopi’s says “We are lucky because we had people we loved and they loved back” That resonates.
  • @MarkTara
    THAT is what we need more of. Heartfelt conversation. Period!
  • @tnr1173
    Both my parents have passed. The most heartbreaking feeling was realizing the people who loved me the most are no longer here. It gets me every time. Thanks for this Don. Whoopi is fabulous.
  • @Tiano102007
    I do not think we appreciate enough who and what she means to our world. Thx Don for this
  • @Edward_Strong1982
    I absolutely love Whoopi. I hate how being on the view has had people to talk so badly of her. Shes definitely a legend in the industry and a great person
  • @dustymuniz
    Whoopi is literally the definition of an ICON. This book has been hard to put down! I grew up watching so many of her movies. Phenomenal actress and sych a REAL person.
  • @TortoiseJames
    Don Lemon...Keep flying, man. It did my heart good to realize you have your own platform. Your sense of compassion and empathy have always made you a TOP NOTCH journalist. I'm happy for you, Brother. You deserve this. 💪🏾
  • @JacobElyachar
    This was a fabulous conversation between you and Whoopi, Don!!
  • @fidah18
    In my opinion, Don Lemon benefited from this interview during his healing process
  • @BFick478
    Whoopi is the epitome of PEACE. I love her and her inner joy so much.
  • @kristencarlbon4561
    I used to deliver flowers to Whoopi Goldberg when she lived in Berkeley. I remember she had two little white dogs.
  • @carmennic8635
    YESSS! I've always loved Whoopi! Here for her!!! Jumpin Jack Flash girl in the house!
  • @TradeWynn65
    The friend in my head. Ms. Goldberg you are the best🎉