After nearly two decades at The View, Whoopi Goldberg is no stranger to controversy. But this time, the veteran host decided to get ahead of it—by revealing something herself before anyone else could dig it up.
Getting Ahead of the Story
Whoopi, who has served as The View’s moderator since 2007, has weathered plenty of storms on air. Yet none hit as hard as her 2022 suspension after she claimed the Holocaust “wasn’t about race,” a remark that sparked national outrage and led ABC to sideline her for two weeks.
Clearly, she’s learned from that experience—because this time, she chose transparency over scandal.
On a recent episode of The View, the panel discussed a Maine Senate hopeful, Graham Platner, whose old military tattoo stirred public backlash.
Platner explained that he was drunk when he got it, unaware that the design resembled Nazi propaganda. Although he has since covered the tattoo, the political damage appears irreversible.
Joy Behar weighed in with her signature sharpness:
“When I have a couple of glasses of wine, I don’t start spouting Nazi slogans.”
That’s when Whoopi interjected with a confession that took viewers by surprise.
Whoopi’s Candid Admission
“When I was drinking, strange stuff came out of my mouth, yes,” she admitted. “You know what, nothing like that to us now, but to people then, it would’ve sounded…”
She quickly clarified that while her behavior may have been foolish, it was never racist or anti-Semitic. But Joy wasn’t convinced.
“You don’t know that for sure because you were drunk,” Behar teased.
Whoopi, however, stood her ground. “I know I drank and did stupid stuff, and I took responsibility for it,” she replied. The actress explained that she wanted to bring up her past herself before anyone else “uncovered” it.
“Please Don’t Do That”
When the show returned from commercial, Whoopi circled back to make her stance clear.
“I just want to point out that my point was that people say stupid stuff sometimes when they’re inebriated. I’m not a racist. I know how folks like to send that stuff in. Please don’t do that.”
She emphasized that she no longer drinks and urged viewers not to dig up old moments from her drinking days, insisting there was nothing hateful to find.
The Internet Reacts
Despite her honesty, Whoopi’s remarks didn’t land smoothly online. Critics on social media accused her of deflecting rather than owning her past missteps. One person wrote:
“Every time she opens her mouth she says stupid stuff whether she’s drinking or not!!!”
Another added:
“Whoopi doesn’t need to be drunk to continue with those bad habits.”
Even so, her latest admission marks a rare instance of a celebrity taking control of their narrative before the internet does. Whether it redeems her in the public eye—or reignites debate—remains to be seen.
A Political Tattoo Sparks Reflection
The conversation began when the panel discussed Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, who found himself under scrutiny for a tattoo he got years ago while serving in the military.
Platner admitted that he was drunk at the time and unaware that the design bore a striking resemblance to Nazi propaganda. Though he’s since covered it up, the damage to his reputation might already be done.
“When I have a couple of glasses of wine, I don’t start spouting Nazi slogans,” Joy Behar quipped, clearly unimpressed by the candidate’s excuse. That’s when Whoopi Goldberg chimed in — and what she said next caught everyone off guard.
Whoopi’s Unexpected Admission
“When I was drinking, strange stuff came out of my mouth, yes,” she began, reflecting on her own past behavior. “You know what, nothing like that to us now, but to people then, it would’ve sounded…” she trailed off, hinting at the kind of loose talk that might not sit well in today’s social climate.
Goldberg was quick to clarify, however, that none of her remarks were racist or anti-Semitic. That prompted Behar to tease, “You don’t know that for sure — you were drunk!”
Whoopi laughed off the jab but stood firm: “I know I drank and did stupid stuff, and I took responsibility for it.”
By bringing up her own past before anyone else could, she seemed determined to stay ahead of any potential online “discoveries.”
Setting the Record Straight
After a commercial break, Goldberg took a moment to address the issue again — this time speaking directly to the audience.
“I just want to point out that my point was that people say stupid stuff sometimes when they’re inebriated,” she explained. “I’m not a racist. I know how folks like to send that stuff in. Please don’t do that.”
Her tone was firm but calm — a clear attempt to make peace with her own past while shutting down any speculation before it started.
The Internet Reacts — As Always
Of course, social media had its own take. One viewer wrote, “Every time she opens her mouth she says stupid stuff whether she’s drinking or not!!!”
Another added, “Whoopi doesn’t need to be drunk to continue with those bad habits.”
Goldberg’s attempt at transparency may not have won everyone over, but it did show one thing — she’s aware that in today’s world, your past can come back at any moment, and the only way to disarm it is to own it first.
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