Why Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from 'The View' for 2 weeks
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Key Points:
- Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from "The View" for two weeks to work on a new film project produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, starring alongside Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams, and Jennifer Lewis.
- During her absence, former co-hosts Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd, and Debbie Matenopoulos will fill in on the show, while Joy Behar will moderate the Hot Topics segment with the Season 30 panel.
- Goldberg described the movie as a story about change, aging, and friendship, expressing excitement about working with her co-stars and embracing new challenges.
- The actress has previously taken leaves from "The View" to pursue acting roles and emphasized her ability to balance multiple projects despite public perceptions.
- Goldberg also revealed her high salary on "The View," which she said surpasses her acting income, and shared her determination to succeed in new endeavors like learning paddleboard yoga.
