Whoopi Goldberg Embraces Single Life & Casual Encounters

Whoopi Goldberg, the beloved EGOT winner, is making headlines again, but this time it’s not for her work on ‘The View.’ At 70, she’s opened up about her post-divorce dating life, and it sounds like she’s embracing spontaneity and casual fun. After three marriages, Whoopi is candidly admitting she’s enjoying the freedom of ‘bar-hopping’ and ‘hit-and-run’ sex.

A Candid Conversation on ‘The View’

During the March 18 episode of ‘The View,’ the topic of conversation turned to a ‘Cosmopolitan’ article about a woman who, despite being in a happy long-term relationship, missed the thrill of her single days. This sparked a lively discussion among the co-hosts about the allure of casual flings and spontaneous nights out.

When asked if she ever missed those days, Whoopi didn’t miss a beat. She reminded everyone that she’s very much single and not pining for a relationship. Her co-host Joy Behar playfully questioned if she still engaged in activities like bar-hopping, to which Whoopi responded with a resounding, “No, that’s not so! Yeah, I bar-hop. I go hang. I do hit-and-runs when I need it.”

Embracing the Single Life

Goldberg’s admission certainly surprised her co-hosts and the audience, who responded with applause and support. This isn’t the first time Whoopi has spoken openly about her approach to relationships and intimacy. Just last month, in a February 2026 interview with ‘Interview Magazine,’ she shared her philosophy.

She stated, “In the last 25 years, I recognized that not everybody’s cut out to be in a relationship. Some people are just cut out to be one-night stands. I don’t want to live with anybody.” This sentiment highlights her preference for independence and avoiding the complexities of cohabitation.

A Look Back at Her Marriages

For context, Whoopi Goldberg has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979. She then married David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, followed by Lyle Trachtenberg, whom she divorced in 1995 after marrying in 1994. Her current approach seems to be a deliberate choice to enjoy life on her own terms.