Whoopi Goldberg, a cornerstone of The View since 2007, celebrated her 69th birthday on the November 13 episode. The show’s hosts pulled out all the stops to make the day special, including games and a creative display featuring Goldberg’s face printed on a giant wheel of cheese.
Sara Haines couldn’t help but quip, “I’ve always dreamed of seeing my face on cheese.” What followed was classic Whoopi humor. She casually responded with a cheeky remark about her occasional love for cheese, which carried an unintended but hilarious undertone. Haines, stunned and laughing, walked off the stage in mock disbelief, as the audience roared with laughter and gasps. Goldberg quickly acknowledged the joke’s double meaning, adding, “Never mind,” before praising the quality of the cheese—a 24-month-aged Italian Parmigiano Reggiano.
Haines eventually rejoined Goldberg on stage, barely containing her laughter. Goldberg, ever the comedian, doubled down on the humor, urging viewers to “eat Whoopi Goldberg” for a chance to win their own wheel of cheese. The exchange was lighthearted, showcasing the playful chemistry among the hosts and leaving everyone in high spirits.
Goldberg’s candid nature is nothing new to her fans. Earlier this year, she shared a deeply personal story about her late mother’s ashes during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She revealed that after her mother’s passing, she decided to scatter her ashes at Disneyland, a place they both loved, especially the iconic It’s a Small World ride.
In her humorous yet heartfelt style, Goldberg explained how she would discreetly scatter the ashes by pretending to sneeze during the ride or among the flowers at the park. She lovingly joked about these moments, but also reminded viewers, “No one should do this!” Her story resonated with many, blending sentimentality with humor in a way only Whoopi can.
