Whoopi Goldberg Says She Can’t Afford to Retire From The View

Whoopi Goldberg declared on Tuesday that financial realities keep her from stepping away from her role on ABC’s The View, insisting she must continue working to “keep paying those bills, baby.”

In a candid interview published September 10, the 69-year-old Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner quipped that retirement isn’t feasible without a wealthy marriage, underscoring her ongoing need to maintain an active career on daytime television.

Nut Graf Goldberg’s remarks come as she and longtime cohost Joy Behar kick off the 29th season of The View, a program she’s helmed since 2007. Her openness about money challenges the notion that high-profile entertainers can easily exit the workforce, adding a relatable dimension to her public persona.

Financial Realities

• When asked if she’d ever consider slowing down, Goldberg responded, “Who can afford to do that? If you don’t marry well, you’ve got to keep working”.
• She emphasized, “I’ve got to keep paying those bills, baby,” dispelling rumors that fame alone secures one’s retirement.

Creative Drive

• Behar, 83, echoed Goldberg’s sentiment by noting that “creative people don’t really retire,” highlighting a mutual dedication to their craft and viewers.
• Both hosts return to The View alongside Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin for new season discussions on politics, culture and social issues.

Legacy and Impact Goldberg’s tenure on The View spans 18 seasons, during which she’s become a cultural touchstone for candid commentary and social advocacy. Her admission about financial necessity adds authenticity to her on-air persona and underscores the ongoing economic pressures even established stars face in the entertainment industry.