Whoopi Goldberg has always put her focus on her child and grandchildren.
After keeping her private life under wraps, her granddaughter openly talked about her alleged 90-year-old romantic partner.
Hollywood A-list star, Whoopi Goldberg, was first married to her former drug counselor, Alvin Martin – whom she reportedly met in Los Angeles.
The pair wed in 1973, and then-eighteen-year-old Goldberg gave birth to the couple's only child, daughter Alex Martin – the same year they married.
Whoopi Goldberg with daughter Alex Martin and guests during Whoopi Goldberg wedding reception September 7, 1986 in Los Angeles, California ┃Source: Getty Images
Young Goldberg had been battling heroin addiction throughout her teen years and reached out to Alvin. During her marriage with the father of her only child, "The Associate" star's career began to take shape.
However, the family of three endured some struggles in the late '70s. Alex once openly discussed the troubles she and her parents faced:
"I remember we had the one-room space, and we slept in the bed together. I remember when we wanted to travel, we would drive across the country in broke down bugs. We didn't have the money to go to the movies."
Whoopi Goldberg and her daughter Alex Martin attend the 63rd Academy Awards on January 1, 1991┃Source: Getty Images
The "Call Me Claus" actress recalled during an interview with the Grio in 2015: "I found friends, I walked down the street, I climbed trees, I did camping."
Young Alex revealed she and her parents survived on "food stamps" throughout her childhood. "I know what it's like because my mom has her [Welfare] cards framed," Alex explained.
Actress Alex Martin and her mom Whoopi Goldberg attend Alex Martin's 40 And Fly Birthday Celebration at The Bowery Hotel on May 9, 2014 in New York City ┃Source: Getty Images
At the time, her mom had dropped out of high school. Goldberg and Alvin were only married for six years before deciding to part ways in 1979.
Even after enduring such challenging times, the producer has embraced that period in her life because it has made her a better mother for her three kids, daughters Amara and Jerzey and son Mason Dean. She welcomed her brood with her husband of 11 years, film producer Bernard Dean.
Moreover, Alex and her famous mother's bond is stronger than ever. As she followed in her acting footsteps, Goldberg's granddaughter Amara also burst into the limelight.
The youngster is competing in the new series, "Claim to Fame," where relatives of celebrities compete for a $100,000 prize.
Amara made sure to get her grandmother's opinion first before joining the ABC show. "Her approval always matters to me," she said. The reality star shared that her grandparent is "supportive" of whatever she does.
Goldberg's Personal Life with a 90-Year-Old Man
Despite getting the nod from her grandparent, Amara spilled the tea on Goldberg's love life on the August 1, 2022, episode of "Claim to Fame." She claimed her EGOT Award-winning grandmother had a secret relationship with a 90-year-old man called John, a billionaire.
Amara was talking to fellow contestant L.C. on the program when she first discussed Goldberg's personal life. "My grandma, she likes to play Diablo, the video game. She has her purse and everything."
As the conversation continued, Amara revealed some shocking details about her grandmother's love life and even went as far as talking about her sex life:
"She had a boyfriend that was like 90 years old, and she used to go hang out with him. Some old white man named John […] and he was like a billionaire. She used to sneak off and get her sex appointments randomly."
L.C. expressed astonishment at the revelations and burst out laughing. "I love that for granny," said Amara, adding, "She is out here living her best life," the reality star joked.
Meanwhile, it seems Goldberg has taken a break from the long-running talk show, "The View," and is currently in Los Angeles, judging by one of her social media posts.
The T.V. personality shared a picture of herself and a professor at the University of Chicago, Jacqueline Stewart, at the "Academy Museum of Motion Pictures." The comedian urged her followers to make a stop there.
One fan of the New York native commented on the said post and complimented her: "You're so lovely," wrote the social media follower.
Where Does Goldberg Live?
The "Sister Act" star currently resides in a $3 million home in New Jersey. The mansion, which features a pool and a gym, is situated in West Orange, New Jersey, as she travels daily to Manhattan to film "The View."
Goldberg bought the Georgian Colonial-style property in 2009 for $2.8 million, and the value has since increased to $3 million. The 12,713-square-foot home is in a gated community with 425 acres.
It consists of eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms and features a kitchen with granite countertops, beige cabinets, an island, and a window that brings in natural light.
One of the bathrooms in the house has white, yellow, and black tiles on the walls. In comparison, the living room has gray and beige couches and a matching rug. Goldberg's home features hardwood floors throughout.
The Oscar winner made her abode feel homier by hanging artwork and family portraits around the walls. The 23-room mansion boasts an inground pool and a gym.
The author once revealed what she liked about living in New Jersey and said the atmosphere is a lot calmer than that of living in the inner city:
"I lived in the city and had no way of sitting outside. Because every time I go sit outside, 50 people would come and hang out."
Goldberg explained that although she had no issue being with other people and spending time with them outdoors, she still needed some alone time. "I like people, but I just wanted a place where I could go outside and sit, and so I started looking," she said.
Until her colleague suggested that she relocate to New Jersey, "The Color Purple" star admitted to knowing nothing about the place. He then told her that whenever she had free time, they should go and scout the area.
"My work partner said, 'How about New Jersey?' I said, 'I don’t know anything about it.’ He said, ‘When you’re ready, let’s go explore.’" she recounted.
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