The View Hosts React to Oscars: Tears, Disappointment, and Praise

Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, and the panel discuss the highs and lows of the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The hosts of ABC's The View shared their reactions to the 2026 Oscars ceremony, with Whoopi Goldberg breaking down in tears over Michael B. Jordan's acceptance speech, Ana Navarro expressing disappointment in the lack of political commentary, and the panel praising moments like Javier Bardem's anti-war statement and the comprehensive In Memoriam segment.

Why it matters

The View is one of the most influential daytime talk shows, so the hosts' perspectives on major entertainment events like the Oscars carry significant weight and influence public discourse around these cultural touchstones.

The details

Goldberg was moved to tears by Jordan's gracious speech, while Navarro felt the political commentary was "tame" compared to previous years, especially given the ongoing war. The panel also praised Bardem's anti-war statement, Trier's comments about children suffering from war, and the comprehensive In Memoriam segment. Additionally, Navarro continued her long-running campaign for Diane Warren to finally win an Oscar.

  • The View episode aired on March 16, 2026, the day after the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

The players

Whoopi Goldberg

The moderator of The View, who broke down in tears over Michael B. Jordan's Oscars acceptance speech.

Ana Navarro

A co-host on The View, who expressed disappointment in the lack of political commentary at the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

Javier Bardem

An actor who wore a "No to War" pin and said "Free Palestine" while presenting at the Oscars.

Joachim Trier

The director of Sentimental Value, who spoke about the suffering of children due to war.

Diane Warren

A prolific Oscar-nominated songwriter who has yet to win the award, much to the frustration of Ana Navarro and The View panel.

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What they’re saying

“I don't generally do this, but I have to [say] congratulations to Michael B. Jordan. I burst into tears because he is such a good person and a fine actor. I don't know where it came from but I was like …[simulates weeping].”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Moderator, The View

“I actually thought when it came to politics, I thought it was a pretty tame Oscar from what we've seen before. I expected more, maybe because we're in the middle of a war that Trump just threw us into and, but for Javier Bardem who actually recycled that pin from like 2003 in the Iraq War, really, there was no mention of that.”

— Ana Navarro, Co-host, The View

“Javier Bardem just never shies away from speaking his truth and speaking about politics. I've said this often, but when you do have a platform and you're comfortable with it, I think that you should use it, especially when we are in the middle of war. He also said Free Palestine when he began speaking.”

— Sunny Hostin, Co-host, The View

“He talked about the children and how children are suffering from these wars. He quoted my favorite author, James Baldwin, and said that all adults are responsible for all children. Let's not vote for politicians who don't take this seriously into account. We're talking about 175 kids that were killed.”

— Sunny Hostin, Co-host, The View

“She needs [to win] or I think I'm gonna boycott. She's like now the Susan Lucci of Oscars. Por favor, give her an Oscar!”

— Ana Navarro, Co-host, The View

The takeaway

The View's discussion of the 2026 Oscars ceremony highlighted the show's influence as a prominent platform for cultural commentary, with the hosts providing nuanced perspectives on the political messaging, emotional moments, and ongoing awards season narratives that defined the event.