Whoopi Goldberg Admits Potentially Leaving ‘The View’ For This Honest Reason

'The View' star and Oscar-winning icon Whoopi Goldberg admitted she would levae the show if she had one thing change.

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00:00Whoopi Goldberg, the renowned actor, comedian and TV personality,

00:03says she has to hustle just like the rest of us.

00:06On the latest episode of The View, the Oscar winner opened up about her own

00:10financial reality, sparking the usual strong reaction from viewers.

00:14And my kid has to feed her family.

00:17You know, and my great granddaughter has to be fed by her family.

00:21I know it's hard out there.

00:22Whoopi Goldberg is a legendary actress, comedian, author and television host

00:26known for her sharp wit and candid personality.

00:28She first gained fame with her breakthrough role in The Color Purple

00:31and won an Oscar for her performance in Ghost,

00:34leading her to become one of only 21 performers to achieve the EGOT status,

00:38winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

00:41But it's not just her film career that keeps her in the spotlight.

00:44Whoopi has been a staple on ABC's The View,

00:47known for its dynamic and often heated discussions on politics,

00:50social issues and pop culture since 2007,

00:53making her the longest-running permanent co-host on the show.

00:56The day before her 69th birthday, Whoopi expressed on Tuesday's show

00:59that she relates to the challenges of the working class

01:01and wouldn't continue moderating the long-running ABC talk show

01:05if she were the richest person in the world.

01:07I work for a living.

01:08If I had all the money in the world, I would not be here.

01:11Goldberg's remarks come during a Hot Topics segment on the show

01:14discussing Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questions

01:18to her social media followers about their voting habits

01:21amidst rising tensions over Donald Trump's second-term presidency.

01:25Whoopi's revelation has sparked lively discussions on social media.

01:28Some people are showing their support, with one user stating,

01:31Whoopi made a great point again. That's the thing. We all want a better economy.

01:36However, others think she missed the mark, with one comment saying,

01:39Whoopi makes $5-8 million a year. If you're struggling, you need a financial advisor.

01:45Whoopi Goldberg's candid confessions remind us that

01:47financial pressures are a common experience, regardless of fame.