
Despite decades of success in Hollywood, Whoopi Goldberg says retirement is not an option.
In a candid interview, the 69-year-old actress and host of The View explained that her personal choices—particularly “not marrying well”—have left her with financial obligations that keep her working.
She dismissed speculation about leaving the long-running talk show, insisting she must continue to earn money to pay her bills.
The revelation underscores how even wealthy entertainers can face ongoing pressures when it comes to long-term financial security.
A Career of Achievements
Goldberg has built a multifaceted career as an actress, comedian, producer, and television host.
She has earned an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony, placing her among the rare EGOT winners in entertainment.

Beyond the accolades, she has also been a fixture on The View for 18 seasons, where her sharp commentary continues to attract audiences.
Yet despite her estimated $20 million net worth, Goldberg insists that her income remains essential.
Real Estate Success Stories
Her financial portfolio includes an impressive array of properties. Goldberg’s main residence is a New Jersey mansion purchased in 2009 for $2.8 million, featuring eight bedrooms and over 9,400 square feet.
In addition, she has owned and sold several other luxury homes.

These include a Victorian house in California that she bought in the 1980s for $335,000 and sold for $2 million in 2015, as well as a Pacific Palisades estate purchased for $2.5 million and sold for $8.8 million in 2018.
Over the years, she also invested in Vermont and New York properties, often holding them for decades before selling.

A Different View on Marriage
Goldberg has been married three times—first to Alvin Martin, with whom she shares her daughter, Alexandra; then briefly to cinematographer David Claessen; and later to actor Lyle Trachtenberg.
Each marriage ended in divorce, and Goldberg has since made it clear that she has no interest in marrying again.

In past interviews, she explained that she values her independence and personal space too much to live with a partner.
“I’m much happier on my own,” she said, emphasizing that relationships don’t need to involve permanent arrangements.
Joy in Work and Legacy
Though Goldberg admits she works out of necessity, she has also expressed that her creative life gives her joy.
Her co-host Joy Behar has said much the same, noting that creative people rarely stop working altogether.

For Goldberg, continuing to host, act, and produce allows her to stay engaged with audiences while also supporting her lifestyle.
Her journey—from humble beginnings in a Manhattan housing project to global fame and influence—reflects resilience, resourcefulness, and determination to keep moving forward.
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