The Heartbreak and Perseverance of Whoopi Goldberg | The Don Lemon Show

Don Lemon is joined by The View Co-host and EGOT winning actress Whoopi Goldberg to get an in depth look at her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me." Whoopi opens up about her grief following the loss of her mother and brother, and her journey to becoming the influential figure she is today. She discusses her childhood, struggles with drug use, her incredible weight loss & how she landed the role on Star Trek. WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Weight Loss 01:48 - Whoopi’s New Book on Grief 05:20 - What Inspired “Bits and Pieces” 06:57 - What’s Your Favorite Memory? 11:31 - Feeling Lost or Lonely 14:59 - Relationships with Mothers 22:11 - Feeling Grief Differently 24:43 - Using Drugs 30:06 - Whoopi Values Her Alone Time 32:35 - Getting Her Spot on Star Trek 36:10 - Acting to Talk Show Host with The View