Let’s talk about love, relationships, and the art of walking away. The iconic View moderator, Whoopi Goldberg, has made it crystal clear that marriage is not on her list of things to do again. In a candid and hilarious chat with cohost Joy Behar on an episode of The View, aired on Tuesday, August 1, the two shared their personal experiences and realizations about their past divorces. Buckle up, because this is going to be an emotional rollercoaster ride!
Whoopi's Take on Marriage: A Journey Through Three Relationships
Now, let’s dive into Whoopi’s world. At the ripe age of 67, she’s been down the aisle three times, and every single time, she found herself dancing with joy when it was over. "I was dancing and prancing, I was so glad to get out of there. Every time," she confessed, adding with her signature wit, "Because I always knew, I always thought, ‘You didn’t want to do this from the giddyup, and you did it anyway, so shut up and move on.’" Whoopi has a way of making even the hardest truths sound like a punchline.
Her first marriage was to Alvin Martin, lasting from 1973 to 1979. Together, they welcomed their daughter, Alex Martin. Then came her second marriage to cinematographer David Claessen in 1986, which ended just two years later in 1988. Finally, in 1994, Whoopi married Lyle Trachtenberg, but their union was short-lived, lasting only a year. Each time, she walked away with a story, a lesson, and maybe a little bit of sass.
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Why Did Whoopi Say "I Do" Three Times?
When her fellow cohosts asked her why she kept walking down the aisle despite her clear feelings about marriage, Whoopi had an honest and reflective answer. "I thought I could make a round hole go into a square peg," she admitted. "I thought that that was what was for me." In a world where marriage is often seen as the ultimate goal, Whoopi tried to fit herself into that mold, even when it didn’t feel right.
Whoopi's Honest Thoughts on Marriage and Divorce
Whoopi didn’t shy away from sharing her raw and unfiltered thoughts on marriage. "I was never meant to be married, and I know that, and I knew that then, and I kept trying to do what everybody said what I was supposed to," she confessed. "And then I said, ‘You know what? This is getting expensive and boring.’" Whoopi’s honesty is refreshing, and it’s a reminder that sometimes, following your own path is more important than conforming to societal expectations.
Joy Behar's Journey: Finding Love After Divorce
On the other side of the table, Joy Behar, the fiery 80-year-old cohost, has a different story to tell. While Whoopi has sworn off marriage for good, Joy found love again after her divorce from her first husband, Joseph Behar, in 1981. She married her second husband, Steve Janowitz, in 2011, after an impressive 29 years of dating. Love stories like this remind us that love can bloom at any stage of life.
Joy wasn’t shy about sharing her thoughts on divorce, either. "As somebody who’s been divorced, I just want to say that there’s a special type of rage involved when you get divorced," she admitted, drawing laughter from the audience. "You’re murderous. You’re homicidal. There’s something about — even if you want the divorce — there’s something about that wrenching that makes you homicidal." Joy’s humor and honesty are what make her such a beloved figure on The View.
Joy's Romantic Life with Steve
Joy recently made a rare public appearance with Steve, 81, at a party hosted by Don Lemon in Sag Harbor, New York. The event was in honor of her cohost Sunny Hostin, who released the book Summer on Sag Harbor in early May. While Joy and Steve keep their marriage pretty private, she did give fans a little glimpse into their home life. "We’re really romantic," she revealed. "We like to sit on the floor naked, eating cannoli and watching Hoarders." Now, that’s a unique way to keep the spark alive!
