Who are Whoopi Goldberg's ex-boyfriends? From Ted Danson to Timothy Dalton, comedian has dated A-list actors
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Whoopi Goldberg may not be married right now, but that doesn't mean she doesn't understand what marriage entails. 'The View' host and Academy Award winner has tied the knot thrice, but each marriage ended in divorce. Goldberg is grateful to be the mother of Alex Martin, the only child she has with her ex-husband Alvin Martin.
As MEAWW reported earlier, Goldberg isn't happy that the show has recently chosen an upbeat story for the 'Hot Topics' segment. Usually, gossip and stories about extramarital affairs are more popular with the audience. Given her list of affairs and relationships, Goldberg seemed displeased with the topic choice for the segment, and she made sure that the co-hosts, producers, and audience are all aware of that.
Goldberg, 67, became the first African-American woman to receive the EGOT after acquiring the Emmy, Grammy, Academy, and Tony awards. She is also a successful businesswoman, philanthropist, and activist. The TV personality has been prominent in the public eye for decades but rarely discusses her personal life and her three unsuccessful marriages. According to US Weekly, she was married to Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995, David Claessan from 1986 to 1988, and Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979. In addition to her marriages, Goldberg has dated Hollywood stars like Ted Danson and Timothy Dalton in the past.
Ted Danson
From 1992 through 1994, Goldberg and Danson engaged in a highly public affair while he was still married to Cassandra Coates. After they were cast alongside one another in the 1992 film 'Made in America', their friendship took an unexpected turn. The two had been pals for a while before that point after first meeting on 'The Arsenio Hall Show' in 1988.
Despite their best efforts to keep it a secret, Goldberg and Danson started a contentious relationship that ultimately led to the dissolution of his 16-year marriage to Cassandra, who left with their two children and $30 million. Goldberg later confessed her biggest regret about how it ended after only 18 months. In a previous interview with Closer, Goldberg stated, "It was really painful, and it was very public. And the loss of his friendship hurts a great deal. We can never go and have a soda, anywhere."
Timothy Dalton
In late 1990 and early 1991, Goldberg started to appear everywhere alongside the latest James Bond onscreen, British actor Timothy Dalton. According to what the green-eyed, cleft-chinned Dalton claimed to his friends, he had long been fascinated with Whoopi and was overjoyed when their common friends connected them in Los Angeles. The unusual duo then developed a relationship that became the talk of Hollywood.
However, they always asserted that they were only good friends. Even when they showed up together at the Match 1991 Oscars or later co-hosted Arsenio Hall's late-night TV talk show, they remained true to this account. The odd couple's flirty, blushing gazes at one another on camera made it very obvious to spectators what they would not verbally confirm. Even though their rumored romance was over by the end of 1991, the two have remained close friends.
Frank Langella
Following a heartbreaking separation from Ted Danson, Goldberg quickly began dating another well-known actor. Oscar nominee Frank Langella opened up about his love life in his 2012 memoir, 'Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them'. The actor and 'The View' host were romantically involved for five years after they collaborated on Goldberg's 1994 picture 'Eddie'. By the time they were done shooting 'Eddie', Langella had already filed for divorce from his then-wife of 18 years.
At the time, their romance was celebrated as a creative convergence of ideas. Initial reports said that Langella's coworkers gave Goldberg credit for the actor's development, but by 2000, they had ended their vibrant romantic relationship. According to the media, who called them one of the entertainment industry's most understated couples, the two are still great and good friends to work with again.
Michael Visbal
Goldberg met Michael Visbal in 2001. She even entertained the idea of making Visbal her fourth husband during their three-year relationship. However, they broke up in 2004. After this disastrous romance, Goldberg has not engaged in any relationships that are known to the public.
