Whoopi Goldberg Admits to Bar-Hopping and “Hit-and-Run” Sex on The View

Whoopi Goldberg left her co-hosts and the audience stunned during the March 18 episode of The View after openly admitting that she enjoys bar-hopping and engaging in “hit-and-run” sex. The EGOT winner’s candid confession came during a segment about single life and casual dating, revealing a side of her personal life she rarely discusses on air.

The conversation began when Goldberg introduced a Cosmopolitan article about a woman in a happy, long-term relationship who admitted to missing the spontaneity of her single days, particularly bar-hopping and casual hookups. What followed was an unfiltered exchange that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the season.

After posing the question to her co-hosts about whether they ever missed going out as single women, Joy Behar turned the tables. “Well, we’ll ask you. Do you miss those days?” Behar asked. Goldberg reminded her that she is currently single and not in a relationship, meaning there is no single life to miss.

Behar pressed further, assuming Goldberg wasn’t actively engaging in the nightlife scene. “I know you are. But you don’t go bar-hopping or do any of that stuff, right?” she asked. Goldberg’s response was immediate and emphatic. “No, that’s not so! Yeah. I bar-hop. I go hang. I do hit-and-runs when I need it.”

The admission brought the table to a halt. Co-hosts gasped before breaking into laughter, and the studio audience erupted in applause. Goldberg, who has been married three times, appeared unbothered by the reaction, owning her truth with the signature confidence she brings to the table daily.

Goldberg has long been private about her romantic life following her three divorces. She was married to Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979, cinematographer David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, and actor Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995. Since then, she has largely kept her personal relationships out of the public eye.

Her willingness to discuss her current dating life on air marked a departure from her usual reserve. The 69-year-old EGOT winner, one of only 19 people to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, made clear that she is not interested in settling down again anytime soon. Instead, she appears to be enjoying a chapter defined by freedom and spontaneity.

The reaction from the The View panel was immediate and supportive. Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Sara Haines joined Behar in laughing and cheering Goldberg’s honesty. Audience members applauded enthusiastically, signaling approval for the host’s unapologetic approach to her personal life.

Behar, ever the comedian, attempted to follow up with more questions, but Goldberg waved her off with a smile, returning the conversation to the original topic. The moment, however, had already cemented itself as a highlight of the episode.

Goldberg’s confession resonated beyond the studio because it challenged assumptions about aging, singlehood, and female desire. In an industry where women over 50 are often portrayed as uninterested in romance or sexuality, Goldberg’s bar-hopping, hit-and-run lifestyle offered a refreshing counter-narrative.

Her honesty also aligned with the very conversation she introduced, the tension between long-term commitment and the craving for spontaneity. By admitting she actively lives the life the Cosmopolitan writer only fantasizes about, Goldberg made clear that there is no single path to happiness. For her, the single life isn’t something to mourn. It’s something to enjoy.