Whoopi Goldberg on Her Financial Situation, Defending Nicole Scherzinger, and Launching a Women’s Sports Network

Whoopi Goldberg, the long-standing co-host of ABC’s “The View,” has been making headlines recently for several reasons. In a recent episode of the show, Goldberg discussed her financial situation, emphasizing that she continues to work due to financial necessity. Despite her estimated net worth of $60 million, Goldberg stated that if she had all the money in the world, she would not be co-hosting the talk show. She highlighted the financial struggles of her family, including her daughter and great-granddaughter, and acknowledged the broader economic hardships faced by many Americans[1][5].

Goldberg also defended Nicole Scherzinger, the former Pussycat Dolls star, who faced a backlash after commenting on an Instagram post featuring Russell Brand holding a hat with the slogan “Make Jesus First Again.” The post was interpreted by many as a show of support for Donald Trump‘s 2024 presidential election win. On “The View,” Goldberg and her fellow panelists argued that the backlash was excessive and that Scherzinger’s comment was simply about liking a hat. Goldberg emphasized that it was “just a hat” and should not be politicized[2][3].

In addition to these discussions, Goldberg announced the upcoming launch of the All Women's Sports Network (AWSN), a global television channel dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. This initiative, which has been 16 years in the making, aims to address the imbalance in media representation of women’s sports. AWSN will broadcast a wide range of women’s sporting events and has already launched in several countries. Goldberg’s goal is to champion female athletes and provide more visibility to women’s sports, which currently receive minimal media coverage[4].