Whoopi Goldberg Offers Frank Discussion of Her Single Life at Age 70 on The View
During Wednesday's broadcast of the popular daytime talk show The View, actress and co-host Whoopi Goldberg delivered a remarkably candid and explicit account of her current dating life and personal preferences at the age of seventy. The conversation unfolded as the panel engaged with a recent Cosmopolitan magazine article that explored the story of a woman in a contented long-term relationship who nevertheless felt nostalgic for her single days.
A Relatable Sentiment for the Veteran Co-host
Fellow co-host Joy Behar, who is eighty-three, inquired if Goldberg herself missed those earlier, unattached times. Goldberg was quick to clarify her present status, stating emphatically, "I am single." Behar then remarked that she did not assume Goldberg frequented bars in search of romantic encounters. However, Goldberg promptly confirmed this very activity.
"Yeah, I bar hop. I go hang! I do hit and runs when I need it!" Goldberg declared, using a provocative phrase that drew immediate reaction from the studio audience and her co-hosts.
Audience Reaction and Historical Context
After co-host Sara Haines playfully noted that "the guys'll love that," Goldberg retorted with a simple, "They do." The audience responded with applause and laughter at Goldberg's bold terminology. This is not the first instance of Goldberg employing the phrase "hit and run" to describe her approach to dating; she used the same expression back in December when she admitted to having no interest in a committed, long-term relationship.
Goldberg has consistently championed the benefits of maintaining casual romantic connections over many years. Her perspective is shaped by personal experience, including three marriages.
A Long-Standing Philosophy on Relationships
In a February interview with Interview Magazine, the Oscar-winning actress elaborated on her views, revealing lessons learned over the past twenty-five years. She expressed her belief that "not everybody's cut out to be in a relationship" and that some individuals are "just cut out to be one-night stands."
Further clarifying her lifestyle preferences, Goldberg stated, "I don't want to live with anybody. I lived with my daughter. That's all I can handle." She emphasized her capacity for love without cohabitation, adding, "I have lots of people that I love, but I don't need them living with me. I don't need to be sleeping with them."
This latest on-air revelation reinforces Goldberg's reputation for unfiltered honesty regarding her personal life, offering a refreshing and unconventional narrative about aging, independence, and romance in the public eye.
