Let’s dive into a family connection that has everyone talking. Whoopi Goldberg recently discovered she shares a family tree with none other than NFL legend Tony Gonzalez. Naturally, the The View host was thrilled to learn about her new cousin. But things got interesting when Tony, during a live appearance, playfully asked Whoopi for a loan—right in front of millions of viewers.

Now, you might think Whoopi would be hesitant to share her wealth with a newfound relative, but not this time. When co-host Ana Navarro quipped, “I think this is probably the only cousin that could pop up that’s not going to want to be in the will!” the room erupted in laughter. Tony, quick on his feet, replied, “I’ll be in the will. I’ll take that!” Then, turning to Whoopi, he joked, “Can I borrow $5?”

Whoopi's Response? Priceless

Whoopi, known for her sharp wit and humor, played along perfectly. She shot back, “Hey, listen, for you, anything.” But don’t be fooled—Whoopi had an ulterior motive up her sleeve. You see, this wasn’t just about handing over cash. It was all part of her plan to secure tickets to the biggest game of the year: the Super Bowl.

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It turns out that Julia Roberts, another A-list celebrity, had recently visited the show. During their chat, Julia mentioned she’d never been to the Super Bowl and was eager to attend. Whoopi saw an opportunity. She told Tony, “Julia was here maybe a couple of weeks ago, and we were talking about the Super Bowl because she wants to go. She says she’s never been.”

Whoopi’s Bold Super Bowl Pitch

Whoopi didn’t stop there. She went on to say, “I just want to say, it’s all great for Taylor Swift, but Julia Roberts is pretty hot too!” She added with a sly grin, “And I wondered, since it’s in Vegas and I figure you might be going, you might be hanging, if you decide that you need a couple of people to go with you, maybe Julia and I would go with you.”

Tony didn’t miss a beat. The former professional athlete, now 47, didn’t rule out the idea of bringing Whoopi and Julia, 56, along to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February 11. “I got you, cousin. I got you cousin,” he said warmly. “You come with me as your guest, bring Julia too. The more the merrier.”

Whoopi Goldberg in a black dress with black sandals — Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

The Roots of Their Connection

Whoopi and Tony’s family connection was revealed through George Betts during an episode of Finding Your Roots. Tony shared some fascinating details about their shared ancestry. “This guy was tough,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee said of their relative. “And it’s just amazing. He was elected a major for a militia to protect Black people, because a lot of white people weren’t happy that slavery was ended … This is just a strong man. This is who you’re related to, who I’m related to. A strong, stubborn person.”