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Whoopi Goldberg’s On-Air Tribute Sends Anne Hathaway to Tears
7/22/2026, 12:30:21 PM
The Moment on “The View”
The compliment prompted Hathaway, who is pregnant with her third child, to cover her face and begin crying. Goldberg continued, urging Hathaway to “know” the significance of the praise, while Hathaway replied, “No, don’t!” and later joked that she would have cried even if she weren’t pregnant.
Promotion of *The Odyssey*
The interview was part of a press tour for *The Odyssey*, a film adaptation of Homer’s classic in which Hathaway plays Penelope, Matt Damon portrays Odysseus, and Christopher Nolan directs. All three appeared on the show alongside Goldberg, and the conversation shifted from the compliment to the movie’s box-office success.
Official Reactions
Goldberg’s remarks highlighted her long-standing admiration for Hathaway’s career, noting the actress’s evolution from earlier roles to her current status. Damon received similar praise from Goldberg, who said she “adored” meeting him at the 2016 Oscars and complimented his “upright and great” demeanor.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Girl! Yes! Yes! You need to know. You need to know,” — Whoopi Goldberg
- “Well, it’s something you need to know and remember,” — Whoopi Goldberg
Key Details
- Whoopi Goldberg – EGOT-winning host of *The View*, age 70.
- Anne Hathaway – Actress, age 43, pregnant with third child, mother of sons Jonathan (born 2016) and Jack (born 2019).
- Matt Damon – Co-star, plays Odysseus.
- Christopher Nolan – Director of *The Odyssey*.
- July 20, 2026 – Date of the televised interview.
The on-air exchange underscores the personal rapport among the participants while promoting the newly released film.
