Whoopi Goldberg Prevents Unauthorized Biopics About Her Life

Whoopi Goldberg prevents unauthorized biopics about her life. The View moderator shared the details of her will with fans during a live broadcast of the talk show. This might come as a surprise to some people since biopics have become a hot commodity these days.

The actress found a clever way to shut it down. She wanted to ensure that no one makes one about her when she passes away. In fact, Whoopi included a section in the legal document about the possibility of someone trying to make a movie about her life. Keep reading to learn more.

The View discusses the controversial Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde

Per The U.S. Sun, on Tuesday’s broadcast of The View, the panel discussed the controversial Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, which is available to stream on Netflix. The co-hosts shared their opinions about the film, which is about the famous actress but doesn’t depict the true events of her life. Some critics that the film was made without Marilyn’s consent.

Biopics have been popular over the years. Later this month, the Whitney Houston biopic will debut in theaters. Sunny Hostin said she spoke to Whoopi Goldberg about Hollywood filmmakers who want to make a movie about her life. She admitted that so many people will want to make a movie about the famous comedian.

Whoopi Goldberg shut her down. She admitted that she found a clever way of preventing that from happening. That’s when the moderator shared the details of her will with her fellow co-hosts and the studio audience. She shared that Hollywood would have to get permission from her family first.

“They’re not going to make films because in my will it says, ‘Unless you speak to my family, try it!'” Whoopi Goldberg stated.

She dared them to try making one about her. Fans took to Twitter during the broadcast to share their thoughts. One joked: “Whoopi gonna be snatchin’ people up from the grave.”

Whoopi Goldberg gets Oscar buzz

People won’t expect a biopic from Whoopi Goldberg anytime soon. The Color Purple star recently got Oscar buzz for her performance in the film about the life of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie (Danielle Deadwyler). Whoopi stars in the movie as Alma Carthan, who was Emmett’s grandmother.

Unlike most biopics, director Chinonye Chukwu admitted that the Till family gave him their blessing to move forward with the project. Per Entertainment Weekly, she made the movie to “not just show their inherent sadness and pain” about the murdered teenager. The director also wanted to show the “joy and love that is really at the root of the narrative.”

Till is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. What are your thoughts on Whoopi Goldberg preventing unauthorized biopics about her life? Do you agree that it’s a smart idea? What are your thoughts on Blonde and other celebrity biopics? Sound off below in the comment section.

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