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Warning: This article contains references to sexual assault, domestic violence, and genocide.

Nonetheless, Goldberg is also one of the industry’s most controversial figures.

Whoopi Goldberg smiling

Despite facing backlash for her remarks, Goldberg has managed to keep her seat at the table.

However, Goldberg’s neutrality seems to have gotten her in trouble more often than not.

Here are five of her most controversial moments.

Ghost actor Whoopi Goldberg talking

Although the audience was reportedly taken aback by the offensive humor, Goldberg appeared to thoroughly enjoy herself.

After Danson faced public backlash for his performance, Goldberg took it upon herself to defend him.

“We were not trying to be politically correct.

The View’s co-host Whoopi Goldberg

We were trying to be funny for ourselves,” Goldberg said at a subsequent press conference.

Neither Goldberg nor Danson ever apologized for the incident.

She couldn’t believe that Cosby had never been arrested before and proceeded to question the statute of limitations.

Ghost actor Whoopi Goldberg

We are the only proof that [the victims] have.

We’re the only backup they have."

However, in 2021, his conviction was overturned, leading to his release from prison.

Whoopi Goldberg at the Oscars

Goldberg did not publicly acknowledge his release.

By 2023, over 60 women will have accused Cosby of sex crimes.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.

The View’s co-host Whoopi Goldberg

However, Goldberg took a different stance on “The View.”

Don’t assume that that is still in place."

While Goldberg might have made a valid point, it was her subsequent statement that provoked anger among many.

Goldberg won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1991 for her role in “Ghost.”

She was the only Black nominee in the category.

She continued, “It’s about man’s inhumanity to man; that’s what it’s about.

These are two groups of white people.”

I should have said it is about both.

I stand corrected."

She has since deleted the tweet.

However, the incident didn’t stop Goldberg from repeating her mistakes, literally.

I promise it was not," and added that she had a lot to learn.