Whoopi Goldberg defends Liam Neeson, says 'you can't be surprised' by actor's desire for revenge

Goldberg appeared on the talkshow 'The View' to defend her fellow Hollywood star and explained why she felt he was not a bigot
UPDATED FEB 7, 2019

Whoopi Goldberg came out in defense of fellow star Liam Neeson, who is currently embroiled in a controversy over statements he made where he expressed plans to kill a random "black b******" because of an attack his dear friend suffered. While several have come out on social media calling for a boycott of Neeson's movies and asking for him to be banned from the upcoming Oscars, 63-year-old Goldberg had a more restrained view of the 'Taken' star's comments, which were made 40 years ago.

Goldberg defended Neeson during her appearance on 'The View' (Source: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Goldberg defended Neeson during her appearance on 'The View' (Source: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
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