Whoopi Goldberg is an award-winning actress, comedian, and television personality known for her groundbreaking career spanning film, television, and theater. Rising to fame with her powerful performance in The Color Purple (1985), she later won an Academy Award for Ghost (1990), becoming one of the few performers to achieve EGOT status. She charmed audiences in Sister Act and has been a prominent voice on The View since 2007. Beyond entertainment, Goldberg is an advocate for social issues, making her one of the most influential and versatile figures in Hollywood.