In a humorous twist, Whoopi Goldberg caused quite a buzz on the set of The View when she made a light-hearted comment about herself being “eaten.”
Birthday Celebration on The View
While marking her 69th birthday, Goldberg was gifted a special wheel of cheese as she sat with her co-hosts on The View.
“I always wanted my face on cheese,” joked Sara Haines while inspecting the unusual gift. Quick-witted as ever, Whoopi responded, “I like to be eaten from time to time.”
The audience erupted in laughter, and in a playful moment, Haines feigned mock indignation and left the set momentarily. She promptly returned to share a warm hug with the birthday star.
“Nevermind,” Whoopi continued with a smile. “This is a wheel of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy, aged for 24 months—truly a testament to Italian tradition and quality.”
Bakery Controversy: Whoopi’s Birthday Dessert Dilemma
The festivities on The View episode took an unexpected turn when Whoopi Goldberg shared a story about a New York City bakery allegedly refusing to make her birthday dessert due to political disagreements.
While enjoying delightful treats from Charlotte Russe, a favorite and nostalgic dessert of her late mother, Whoopi recounted the bakery incident.
“Now, I should tell you, Charlotte Russe has no political leanings, and the place that made these refused to make them for me,” she shared, as the audience showed signs of discontent.
“They said that their ovens had gone down,” Whoopi explained, adding that despite the setback, others stepped in to ensure she had the cherished dessert for her celebration. “It wasn’t because I’m a woman or anything; perhaps they didn’t agree with my politics.”
Despite the snafu, Whoopi maintained a light-hearted demeanor. “It’s all right because you know what? Today is about celebrating my mother. Let’s enjoy these desserts and celebrate together. Thank you, everyone, for making my birthday special.”
Post-show, the bakery’s owner, Jill Holtermann, refuted Whoopi’s account. She clarified that the desserts had been ordered two weeks prior, but issues with the bakery’s boilers had arisen.
“I told Whoopi, ‘I can’t do it right now,’” Holtermann explained to Entertainment Weekly. “We’re struggling with our boiler from 1930, and that’s why I couldn’t guarantee baking everything.”
Holtermann emphasized that the refusal had nothing to do with political beliefs. “It was purely circumstantial, not politically motivated.”
