Whoopi Goldberg

One of the most recognized names in America today, Whoopi Goldberg has conquered film, the stage, television and even the book bestseller lists. Her extensive filmography includes classics like "The Color Purple," "Ghost," and "Sister Act," and her television roles have spanned hit shows from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." Notably, Goldberg began her career on stage in 1983 with her one-woman show, "Spook Show," which later transferred to Broadway and won her a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

Goldberg's accomplishments in the entertainment industry are unparalleled. She is one of just 19 entertainers to have won the EGOT— an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. Her film breakthrough came in 1985 with her role as Celie in "The Color Purple," for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Additionally, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Ghost." In recognition of her exceptional career, Goldberg received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2001.

A prolific and bestselling author as well, Goldberg has penned several books, including "Is It Just Me?: Or Is It Nuts Out There?" released in 2011, and her most recent "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me". She also exercises her voice as a co-host on ABC's popular morning show "The View," a position she has held since 2007.

Goldberg is known for her activism and advocacy on various social issues. She is an advocate for human rights and has moderated panels on social networks and human rights. Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, Goldberg is an influential figure in the cannabis industry, having co-founded Whoopi & Maya, a company that made medical cannabis products for women seeking relief from menstrual cramps, and launching a new line of cannabis products, "Emma & Clyde".

With her trademark irreverence and humor, Whoopi Goldberg continues to make significant contributions in a variety of fields, leaving an indelible mark on American popular culture.