Thu Sep 11 15:00:00 UTC 2025: **Whoopi Goldberg Claims She Can’t Afford to Retire, Despite Reported Millions**
NEW YORK, NY – Whoopi Goldberg is once again raising eyebrows with her recent comments about her financial situation. The “View” co-host and EGOT winner stated in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight that she “can’t afford” to retire, despite her long and successful career.
When asked if she ever considered slowing down, Goldberg, 69, replied, “Yeah, but who can afford to do that? If you don’t marry well, you gotta keep working.” The actress, who has been married three times, last divorced in 1995.
The reporter pressed further, suggesting Goldberg might be in a position to retire comfortably. However, Goldberg doubled down, saying, “No, not by now. Not yet. I gotta keep paying those bills, baby.”
This isn’t the first time Goldberg’s comments on her finances have drawn scrutiny. Last year, she went viral after claiming to be “having a hard time” financially on “The View,” prompting confusion and outrage from viewers familiar with her reported multi-million dollar salary and net worth. At the time, she was reportedly making between $5 and $6 million for her role on the show.
The recent remarks have reignited the debate about celebrity wealth and the perception of financial hardship. While Goldberg’s exact financial situation is private, her comments have sparked discussion about the cost of living and the financial pressures faced by individuals, even those with substantial income.