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Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi Goldberg Fast Facts:

Began her career at age 8 with the Hudson Guild children's program and the Helena Rubenstein Children's Theater.
Moved to San Diego, CA, with her one-year-old daughter in 1974 and co-founded the San Diego Repertory Theater; worked as a bricklayer and a mortuary cosmetologist during this time to support herself.
Co-wrote the play Moms, about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, in 1983.
Performed in her own one-woman Broadway show in 1984, directed by Mike Nichols.
Became the first female host of the Academy Awards in 1994; returned to host the ceremony in 1996, 1999 and 2002.

Whoopi Goldberg Relationships:
Alexandrea Martin - Daughter
Alvin Martin - Ex-husband
Clyde K. Johnson - Brother
Emma Harris Johnson - Mother
Lyle Trachtenberg - Ex-husband
Robert James Johnson - Father
Ted Danson - Ex-significant Other
Frank Langella - Ex-significant Other
David Claessen - Ex-husband
Whoopi Goldberg Awards:
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1985 Grammy: Best Comedy Album - Winner
1985 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1990 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee