Whoopi Goldberg, cohost of 'The View,' recently shared her thoughts on age gap relationships during a discussion on the show. Goldberg, 68, mentioned that age is not a determining factor for her when it comes to relationships, except when it involves individuals under 18 years old.
Goldberg revealed that she had been in a relationship with someone who was 40 years older than her in the past. She did not provide further details about the individual but confirmed that he is still alive.
The actress and TV personality has been married multiple times and has a daughter named Alex Martin from one of her marriages. Her granddaughter, Amara Skye, once mentioned Goldberg dating an older man named John, who was described as a billionaire.
Goldberg has been discreet about her dating life in recent years, stating that her interest in dating older or younger individuals varies based on the person. She noted that dating younger men can sometimes be tiring due to the generational gap.
The discussion on 'The View' was prompted by the upcoming Prime Video film 'The Idea of You,' which features a romance between a 40-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man. The movie stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, who have a 12-year age gap in real life.
Goldberg pointed out that age-gap relationships are not uncommon in Hollywood, citing examples of celebrities like Cher and Demi Moore who have dated younger partners. The cohosts also mentioned older actors like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro who have had children with significantly younger partners.
Goldberg's message to critics of age-gap relationships was clear: if you don't like it, don't watch it. She emphasized the need to move past double standards and accept relationships based on mutual consent and understanding.
