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I Just Learned Whoopi Goldberg's Name Isn't Actually Whoopi Thanks To This Story She Told About Her Mom On The View
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scrn loglineWhoopi Goldberg reveals the surprising story behind her famous stage name on The View, giving fans a rare glimpse into the iconic actress's personal life.beat sheet- Whoopi's real name is actually Caryn Elaine Johnson, but she changed it to Whoopi Goldberg after her mother told her their family name wasn't 'Jewish-y' enough for showbiz.
- Whoopi's mom encouraged the name change, saying 'You're black, first of all, and you're going to have a Jewish name? I didn't think so,' highlighting the challenges of being a minority in Hollywood back then.
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I Just Learned Whoopi Goldberg's Name Isn't Actually Whoopi Thanks To This Story She Told About Her Mom On The View
CinemablendStory by Unknown
scrn logline
Whoopi Goldberg reveals the surprising story behind her famous stage name on The View, giving fans a rare glimpse into the iconic actress's personal life.
beat sheet
- Whoopi's real name is actually Caryn Elaine Johnson, but she changed it to Whoopi Goldberg after her mother told her their family name wasn't 'Jewish-y' enough for showbiz.
- Whoopi's mom encouraged the name change, saying 'You're black, first of all, and you're going to have a Jewish name? I didn't think so,' highlighting the challenges of being a minority in Hollywood back then.
call sheet
Whoopi Goldberg, Caryn Elaine Johnson