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Whoopi Goldberg Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 17, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Whoopi Goldberg is an American journalist best known for playing Moderator in The View.

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Best Known For:The television program The View
Breakthrough:Became the moderator of 'The View' in 2007, marking a major transition into daytime media

10 Quick Facts About Whoopi Goldberg

  • Full Name: Whoopi Goldberg
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Host
  • Known For: The television program The View
  • Current Employer: ABC
  • Date of Birth: November 13, 1955
  • Age: 70 years old
  • Place of Birth: New York City
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Children: Alex Martin

Whoopi Goldberg Age

Whoopi Goldberg is about 71 years old as of 2026. Whoopi Goldberg was born in 1955.

Whoopi Goldberg Height

Whoopi Goldberg stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.

Career & Work

Whoopi Goldberg's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with ABC.

Organization: ABC
Role: Moderator
Period: since 2007
Details: New York

Rise to Fame

Whoopi Goldberg rose to prominence for her role on the television show The View.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: The View (Moderator, 2007-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Daytime Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Talk Show Host

Whoopi Goldberg Family & Relationships

Whoopi Goldberg is divorced. She has 1 child, Alex Martin.

  • Father: Robert James Johnson
  • Mother: Emma Johnson
  • Children:
    • Alex Martin (1973)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Whoopi Goldberg
  • Popular As: Caryn Elaine Johnson
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 13, 1955
  • Age: 70
  • Birthday: November 13
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: New York City

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 5 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert James Johnson
  • Mother: Emma Johnson
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Children: Alex Martin

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/whoopigoldberg

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