‘The View’ Whoopi Goldberg Sticks Nose In ‘Bennifer’ Business

Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Affleck - YouTube

Recently, The View has been heavily focused on the political arena heating up around Americans. But moderator, Whoopi Goldberg slips away from the rising temperatures by bringing up one couple that has sadly been cooling down. She mentions a hot topic of rocky long-term love between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Furthermore, she sticks her nose in the middle of the business “Bennifer” have been up to lately.

‘Bennifer’ Is Back!

First, The View moderator, Whoopi Goldberg dives into the topic of estranged couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Undeniably, America has witnessed the on-again-off-again saga of “Bennifer” since December 2001. Sadly, they decided marriage wasn’t the best fit for them and are in the pursuit of divorce. However, Whoopi evenly explains that Ben and Jennifer were photographed together over the weekend kissing and holding hands. During the discussion of “Bennifer’s” family brunch, Whoopi points the conversation toward Sunny Hostin as she mentions it “has fans all aflutter for their future.”

Whoopi Goldberg on The View
Whoopi Goldberg – The View

Sunny Hostin Is Rooting For True Love

Diverting, Whoopi Goldberg says in a confused tone, “I guess you’re interested in this, Sunny?” Looking pleased as can be about “Bennifer”, Sunny Hostin states: “True love has returned.”

Sunny Hostin is proud to be a Bennifer fan. - The View
Sunny Hostin is proud to be a Bennifer fan. – The View

Sara Haines says, “Do you really think it has returned?” Then, Sunny interrupts with blind faith saying, “I want to believe it.” Sunny admits she “thought true love was dead.” And Sara comes back, “Cause true love filed for divorce,” as she makes a cringe face to nail her point.

Sara Haines makes a cringey face as she spoils Sunny Hostin's dream of Bennifer together. - The View
Sara Haines makes a cringey face as she spoils Sunny Hostin’s dream of Bennifer being together. – The View

Sunny Hostin Knows It Is Complicated

But The View’s Sunny Hostin knows it is perplexing, but she is completely ready for their announcement about getting back together. Furthermore, she points out that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez each have children with other people. She knows situations like this can be very confusing for the kids. Correspondingly, Jennifer shares twins with Mark Anthony: Emme and Max, 16. Likewise, Ben has three children with ex-wife, Jennifer Garner: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. Additionally, Alyssa Farrah Griffin says, “It can be hard and disorienting for kids when they feel like they’re in the gray space in relationships.” But Whoopi Goldberg stays quiet on the subject.

The table has many things to say about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez getting close. - The View
The table has many things to say about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez getting close. – The View

But Sunny Hostin is holding out hope for “Bennifer.” She says, “Maybe they’re giving it a second try, and then maybe those divorce papers will disappear.” However, Ana Navarro weighs in on understanding Ben because Jennifer is “Hot as hell.” She says, “Who can blame Ben? J. Lo is looking good.” Continuing, “I do like this a lot though because they were married for a couple of years, they dated before that, they’ve become blended families and they both have teenage kids who’ve become close with each other and are friendly with each other.” Ana adds, “I think it’s good to keep that going.” She says, “They can get a divorce but it doesn’t mean their families need to be estranged.” While Whoopi Goldberg doesn’t chime in on her own, Ana pulls her into the conversation.

Whoopi Goldberg Sticks Her Nose In ‘Bennifer’ Business

When Whoopi Goldberg gets asked about her friend, Elizabeth Taylor, who had multiple marriages and divorces to Richard Burton, she joins in. The table asks if Whoopi knows if Elizabeth still had feelings for Richard until his death. However, Whoopi stays tight-lipped saying Elizabeth had shared details about the private relationship, but she wasn’t talking. Contrarily, she opts to stick her nose in “Bennifer’s” business instead. Perhaps to get the spotlight away from divulging secrets about her friend. In comparison, she said that some people want to live in the open making it difficult to conceal information.

Whoopi Goldberg isn't giving up secrets about Elizabeth Taylor. - The View
Whoopi Goldberg isn’t giving up secrets about Elizabeth Taylor. – The View

Whoopi Goldberg Talks About People Needing To Butt Out

Then, Whoopi Goldberg says, “But I will say it is very hard when you have folks who want to go outside. It is very difficult because people like us sit around and we judge it.” Pointing out that everyone is getting into celebrities’ business, “And we don’t think to ourselves, well maybe the kids.” Likewise, she suggests, “Maybe we just say how nice they got out, they are hanging out together.” Further reflecting, “Because the kids hear all of this. People see all of this. And it is very difficult to figure out what is going on in somebody else’s relationship.”

Whoopi Goldberg explains how much pressure is on celebrities and their families.- The View
Whoopi Goldberg explains how much pressure is on celebrities and their families.- The View

While Whoopi Goldberg is slightly butting into their business, she urges people to judge less. She clarifies her guess on their relationship, “So I’m assuming they went out because the kids wanted to go out and everybody was doing their thing. And if you’re happy with your family, then you are affectionate with them.” But she dismisses the idea that anyone should jump to conclusions too quickly, “It doesn’t mean you’re going home with them again.” Further explaining, “It just means, you know, ‘I’m not so mad at you that I can’t sit across from you.’”

What do you think about Whoopi Goldberg sticking her nose in “Bennifer‘s” business to prove the point that the public doesn’t know what is happening behind the scenes? Are you happy to see “Bennifer” getting friendly again? Drop your comments below.

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