Whoopi Goldberg, the acclaimed actress and television personality, has remained active in her career and public life as of 2025. Recently, she has been seen participating in events such as the "Women in Food" symposium in Italy, which honors women in the culinary and hospitality industries. She took a brief leave from her co-hosting duties on The View to attend this event
. In terms of health, Goldberg has had some challenges in the past, including battling pneumonia and sepsis in 2019, which caused her to take a leave of absence from The View
. There have been no recent reports of serious health issues. Goldberg has also been involved in some controversies. In early 2022, she was suspended for two weeks from The View due to "wrong and hurtful comments" she made about Jews and the Holocaust, for which she later apologized
. More recently, she has remained a lively presence on The View , known for her dramatic and humorous reactions during discussions, such as when she dramatically threw herself across the table during a conversation about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce in March 2025
. Overall, Whoopi Goldberg continues to work actively in television and public events, occasionally taking short breaks for travel or personal reasons, while maintaining her role as a prominent media figure
