Whoopi Goldberg has finally addressed claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein after her name appeared multiple times in newly released Department of Justice documents. The records, part of the latest batch related to Epstein, mention Goldberg 21 times, sparking online rumors and speculation about a personal relationship. On a recent episode of The View, Goldberg directly refuted these claims, explaining that her involvement was limited to a single email exchange and had nothing to do with Epstein personally.
Goldberg clarified that the references in the documents were related to travel arrangements for a charity event in Monaco. She explained that after her original plans fell through, organizers sought a private jet to get her to the event connected to Julian Lennon’s foundation. She stressed that the charity, not Epstein, was covering expenses, and she never boarded any plane linked to him.
Co-host Joy Behar noted that many names can appear in such records without indicating wrongdoing, and Goldberg agreed, expressing frustration that her name was being misinterpreted. She emphasized that she was neither a friend nor associate of Epstein and that the speculation was unfairly dragging her into controversy.
The specific email, dated May 8, 2013, referenced a private jet request after Goldberg’s scheduled flight fell through, clarifying that “John Lennon’s charity” meant Julian Lennon’s foundation. The message was sent to contacts identified as “Larry V” and “JE Jail,” and Epstein reportedly responded, “No thanks.”
Goldberg is just one of many public figures mentioned in the documents, alongside Alec Baldwin, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Meghan Markle, Diana Ross, Amy Schumer, Bruce Springsteen, Woody Allen, Tucker Carlson, Alyssa Milano, Rosie O’Donnell, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, David Copperfield, Kevin Spacey, Cher, George Clooney, Kurt Cobain, Robert De Niro, Bono, Mick Jagger, and Barbra Streisand. Legal experts emphasize that inclusion in the files does not suggest any misconduct or personal connection with Epstein.