Renowned American actress Whoopi Goldberg has addressed rumours surrounding her sexuality in a candid and light-hearted interview on The Best Podcast Ever. Speaking with Raven-Symoné and her wife Miranda, Whoopi discussed the speculations about her sexual orientation that arose during her time on the ABC daytime program, The View.
When Raven-Symoné playfully mentioned that Whoopi gave off ‘lesbian vibes’ during their time together, Whoopi took the opportunity to clarify that she is not a lesbian, but she has many friends who are. She also emphasized that she has portrayed lesbian characters onscreen and has maintained close friendships with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Whoopi recalled interactions with her lesbian friends, noting that she has always embraced them for who they are and found a balance between being supportive and remaining respectful of their boundaries. The conversation between the three women was light-hearted and filled with laughter.
Raven-Symoné praised Whoopi’s ability to embody both masculine and feminine qualities, expressing admiration for her ability to embrace her identity without being constrained by conventional expectations. Whoopi responded by acknowledging the beauty of individuals embracing both aspects of themselves and applauded the LGBTQ+ community for doing so.
The interview also touched on Whoopi Goldberg’s marital history, as she discussed her divorces and candidly admitted that she wishes she had never married despite having been married three times.
