Whoopi Braves Fear of Flying to Surprise Daughter

Posted on April 19th, 2009 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: News, Uncategorized

Posted by Bossip Staff

Whoopi Goldberg and Alexandrea Martin

Whoopi was not going to let her extreme fear of flying stop her from surprising her daughter with a visit in London:

New York-based comedienne WHOOPI GOLDBERG is continuing to fight her crippling fear of flying head-on – she’s boarding her second flight in a decade to surprise her daughter in Los Angeles.

The actress has shuttled herself across the country on buses before a recent business commitment in London forced her to step on a plane for the transatlantic flight.

A shaken Goldberg accepted an offer from Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson to undergo a special course to ease her fear, before boarding a private jet to London with a doctor on standby.

Goldberg hired the medical professional to administer sedatives to her in case she suffered a panic attack during the flight – but she had no need to worry and slept through most of the journey.

And the Sister Act star is now so determined to conquer her fear once and for all, she’s ditching the bus for a cross-country flight. She tells the New York Post, “I had a guy with me (on the flight to London), but I didn’t need it. I’m kind of proud. I’m going to fly to the West Coast to surprise my daughter.”

The things a mother will do for her children…

Pics below.

Alexandra MartinWhoopi and AlexandreaWhoopi and Alexandrea

via WENN Newsdesk

  • Your Momma

    I know she isnt reading this, but Congratulations on confronting a fear. No easy task.

  • ShavonDenise

    So??? How do you tell everyone that you’re going to fly somewhere to surprise your daughter? Is it still going to be a surprise? Was that comment meant to be off the record?! LMAO…its Sunday yall im just being an a$$! But good look Whoopi! Thats great that you’re facing your fears head on!

  • http://YAHOO.COM BROOKLYN

    WOW HER DAUGHTER LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE HER ESPECIALLY THE MOUTH

  • http://bossip chardonnay

    WHO N DA HELL KNOCKED UP WHOOPI!!!!!!!

  • the snow man

    YOU SHOLL IS UGLY MISS CELLIE. SHE LOOK LIKE A BURNT PIECE OF DOOKIE.

  • BlackBeauty

    I like Whoopi. I am glad that she is overcoming her fears. Her looks just like her.

  • the snow man

    AINT THAT UGLY GOLDBERG

  • Small Fries

    Her daughter does look like a light version of her. Whoopi is being herself. I still like her style.

  • Moreaces

    Her daughter looks like her, but boy is she tall,, who’s the Daddy

  • Vitamin D

    Dem teefes. Lawd.

  • This Long Distance Is Killing Me♫

    wow, whoopie has a kid? she looks mixed race. the daddy is pobably white.

  • About it

    hate to say it, but the daughter isn’t attractive at all.

  • Trina’s wedgie: all up in a PHAT ass (Tasia’s wedgie: all up in a FAT ass)

    Damn, who is Whoopi’s babydaddy — YAO MING?

  • Camille

    Whoopi is doing a great job on The View and her daughter does look a lot like her. Why does it matter who her father is??? Anyway, contrary to most of the self-hating bloggers, I don’t think that Whoopi is an ugly woman. Why does everyone have to look just alike in order to be considered good looking? Anyone can go buy long straight hair, colored contacts and bleach but not everyone is as comfortable in their own skin as Whoopi. Congrats to anyone who thinks for themselves and is comfortable being who they are regardless as to what society tells is beautiful. I remember when black was beautiful…

  • GoodKarma4Me

    Why everyone always have to comment about someone’s appperance in these blogs. It’s not even necesary for this photo. Damn shame, you people need jesus in y’alls pathetic lives.

  • Honit Sinti

    There is no doubt that Whoopi’s daughter. Y’all forget that Whoopi is fine under those cloths.

  • me (the original)® I’m here for the rude observations and catty remarks.

    Radar, Karma..that post was for you, and others like you.

  • Sunday’s Best

    I love the self-confidence Whoopi has, but this is one of the ugliest tag teams.

  • http://bossip NIKA

    CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO PUT A PIC IN THE GRAVATAR THING?!?!?

  • KENNEDY

    Im deathly afraid of flying. I just pray and keep it moving. But yes Whoopi’s daughter IS w/ WM.

  • BKLYNZ OWN

    NEVER KNEW WHOOPI HAD A CHILD….EWWW,WHO BEAT THAT?

  • Buttercup

    *SMH*
    Those teeth…she can bite an apple through a picket fence….

    LOL, I luv u 6am, ur the shit…

  • Buttercup

    @ Bklynz
    Some jewish guy…you know Whoopi opts for the “caucasian persuasion”…she need to just come out the closet tho…I always thought she was gay.

  • Its6amHoGetOut, shish, dont tell my dick that im on here………..

    @ Goodkarma,

    You really wanna get upset? look under the TI post 10/15/08 “TI does the view” i typed up a hypothetical interview between TI and the ladies from that show, especially whoopi, enjoy!

    You can post your comments in here, check out my deep south accent!

  • pow

    her daughter is cute why yall hatin. at least she didnt get the tar lips

  • Whateva!

    @ chardonay… you are wildin out! LOL!

  • SOMER

    Whoopie has made too much money over the years not to get both of these mouths fixed.

  • Tiffany

    @ 6am

    Jews do believe in Jesus, they don’t think that he was the Mesiah (new word for you today) and second the Jews didn’t kill Jesus it was the Romans that killed him or tried to. Jesus saved the Jews a.k. Hebrews so why would they kill him. Know your facts before you try to act smart!!!

  • RAWRR

    her daughter’s really pretty

  • Lady J

    @TJ…I hear ya, but face it….there are ugly people in the world…inward beauty is something created by ugly people…lol, naw jus kidding. BUT outward beauty is a gift and everybody doesn’t have outward beauty…

  • Ms. T.

    Whoopi’s daughter is by her first husband. He’s Black. Whoopi said that she didn’t turn her back on Black men. They turned their backs on her. She had to date somebody, so White men were it. Good for her.

  • john hope franklin

    identical grills
    yep thats her daughter

  • http://Gmoney2u BMWdriver540i

    You Jigga Boo’s would still hit it so stop frontin!!

  • tg

    Good for you Whoppie. I’m scared, too. But I do get on the plane – but the anxiety I suffer before I go on the trip, etc. I sometimes wonder if it’s even worth going. If I book the trip 3 months prior – I have anxiety for 3 months, while waiting to board the plane. I know it’s crazy, but it’s true. But I do get on the plane and go and THANK GOD, I”m here to talk about it so I can say – it all turned out good. And I will continue to fly.

  • john hope franklin

    not her mama negro….

  • Dr. Winkie

    she sure is tall

  • juicy

    I agree everyone is calling her ugly needs to submit a picture and im willing to bet money that they are f***ed up , And she dosent have a problem finding someone who likes it. Get some self-esteem

  • Brooklyn AL

    Yo why Whoopi look like Lil Wayne in the second pic…LMAO

    Brooklyn AL

  • Seattle Coffee Mac

    Whoppi was my neighbor growing up in San Diego. She is one of the most genuine people you could ever know. Regardless of what you haters say she is down for the cause. She has done so much for black kids, out of the lime light. Her daughter’s name is Alex and she is a sweet heart as well. Like lots of black women she figured that if black “men” passed her over for fat white girls she may as well have a relationship with white men rather than be alone.

  • Da Angel

    Telling New York post about it means it is no more a surprising visit

  • Theory of Truth

    I love and respect Whoopi.

  • Carla

    No offense her daughter looks like an Asian mail order bride, lol….

  • nicaw

    Whoopi’s visit was a surprise for her daughter.

    For all of you who want to comment on looks and dating, consider how shallow it makes you. Let me say that I believe Whoopi Goldberg to be one of me smartest women in the celebrity game. She has the accolades (Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony). She knows how to “work” in the business and yet she also has given time and money to charities and causes.

    With that type of background and the content of this particular story, it’s interesting to me that the only thing someone can comment on is her looks.

    The funny thing about people commenting on her looks is that I don’t think Whoopi has ever gone without male companionship (unless she choose to). You see, for a lot of people, a great companion/spouse/significant other/etc. is not because of looks but who the person.

    If looks are so important to you, there is no need to disparage her. In other words, don’t diminish who she is because of who you aren’t

  • LBCER

    How many MORE years are you stupid ninjas going to keep asking if Whoopi is gay and say she is ugly? Damn get a life.

  • WhoKnew?

    “everything u did to me already been done to u.”

  • O NO YOU DIDN’T

    @ Somer
    That is soooo true! I mean if you not going to have the decency to get your own grill checked at least you can get your youngins in order!!!!! JEEZE!!! Ted Danson, YOU ARE THE FATHER!!!!

  • O NO YOU DIDN’T

    ….

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