Caryn Elaine Johnson, later known as Whoopi Goldberg, was born in New York City on this day. She began performing at the age of eight with New York’s Helena Rubinstein Children’s Theater. With a distinctive look, sharp wit, and an empathic yet no-nonsense persona, Goldberg rose to become one of the most versatile and celebrated entertainers in history.
She is one of the few performers to achieve EGOT status—winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Goldberg has also been a passionate advocate for civil rights and social justice throughout her career.
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