Whoopi Goldberg Opens Up About Her Own Age-Gap Relationships

Whoopi Goldberg isn’t letting age slow her down! In a candid moment on an episode of The View, aired on Thursday, March 7, the legendary star shared a surprising detail about her personal life. The conversation took an unexpected turn when Whoopi, now 68, revealed that one of her recent relationships had a staggering age gap. Now, this isn’t just a casual topic; it’s something that sparks curiosity and debate. And Whoopi, with her trademark wit and charm, wasn’t shy about diving into the details.

Age is Just a Number: Whoopi Talks About The Idea of You

It all started when Whoopi and her co-hosts were discussing the new film The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. The movie, based on the 2017 novel, tells the story of a 40-year-old single mother (played by Anne, 41) who falls for a 24-year-old boybander (played by Nicholas, 29). The film’s central theme revolves around their 16-year age difference, which sparked a lively debate among the hosts.

Whoopi, ever the pragmatic one, had a simple message for critics of the age gap: “It’s a movie. If you don’t want to see the movie, don’t see the movie.” But her thoughts didn’t stop there. She went on to share some personal wisdom about her own experiences with age gaps in relationships. “I’ve gone up and down. I go from here to here, because your age is not what’s going to get me into your arms. It’s not your age that I’m concerned about—unless you’re under 18, in which case I can’t,” she joked with her characteristic humor. This EGOT winner knows a thing or two about life and love, and she wasn’t afraid to dish it out.

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Joy Behar Weighs In: Is a Big Age Gap Problematic?

Whoopi wasn’t the only one with an opinion. Her co-host, Joy Behar, chimed in with her thoughts. Joy, who is 81, argued that while love knows no age, a significant age gap in a relationship could create challenges. “60 and 80 starts to get a little hairy,” she quipped, bringing a bit of levity to the conversation. Joy’s comment set the stage for Whoopi’s next revelation, which left everyone speechless.

With a mischievous grin, Whoopi dropped a bombshell about her own love life. “Actually, I’m just gonna say this to you. One of the last relationships I had, he was 40 years older than me,” the Sister Act star confessed. The room fell silent as everyone processed this revelation. Whoopi, who has been married three times, confirmed that the man was still alive when Joy asked if he was still around.

More on Whoopi’s Love Life

This wasn’t the first time Whoopi’s love life came under the spotlight. During an episode of the reality series Claim to Fame, her granddaughter Amara Skye, 34, spilled some tea about her grandmother’s dating history. Amara revealed that Whoopi once dated a 90-year-old man named John, who happened to be a billionaire. “She used to go hang out with him,” Amara said. But later, Amara expressed regret about sharing this private information publicly. “No one knew about that—I barely found out about that,” she admitted during an August 2022 interview with USA Today. However, she added that Whoopi was incredibly cool and open about it, so she didn’t think she had done too much damage.