Whoopi Goldberg says her The View paycheck would shock fans

During the August 2026 episode of the "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast, Whoopi Goldberg told host Keke Palmer that the part of her job on ABC’s daytime talk show The View she enjoys most is “the check.” She said fans would be “shocked” by the size of her salary and added, “You can’t… you would be shocked as soon as they showed you that check.” Media reports estimate her earnings at $6‑8 million per year. Goldberg recalled that Barbara Walters offered her the position in 2007 when she “needed a job,” and she expressed gratitude for the financial stability the show provides, noting that many people are unemployed.

Goldberg also used the interview to discuss her personal life, stating she is not interested in marriage or long‑term relationships. She described herself as “in a relationship with my family” and prefers “hit‑and‑run” encounters, saying she does not want to think about another person’s needs. The comments reflect her broader view that people should not feel compelled to be in a partnership to feel fulfilled.