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Leslie Jones Addresses Menopause Amid Tense 'View' Segment

12/12/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Leslie Jones, the guest on The View, appeared to promote a standup special.
During the segment, cohosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Joy Behar fanned and wiped her sweat as she had a hot flash.
Jones acknowledged menopause.
Behar's menopause remarks sparked tension, and Jones questioned whether a disagreement occurred as the segment concluded with Behar presenting an electric fan to cool Jones down.

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Story summary

On December 9, 2025, Leslie Jones, the guest on The View, appeared to promote a standup special.
During the segment, cohosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Joy Behar fanned and wiped her sweat as she had a hot flash.
Jones acknowledged menopause.
Behar's menopause remarks sparked tension, and Jones questioned whether a disagreement occurred as the segment concluded with Behar presenting an electric fan to cool Jones down.