Whoopi Goldberg Denies Epstein Ties After Name Appears in Files

The "View" co-host addressed her name being mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein documents, saying she was never associated with the convicted sex offender.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 9:55am

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Whoopi Goldberg addressed her name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files during "The View" on Tuesday, firmly denying any connection to the convicted sex offender. Goldberg explained that her name was mentioned in an email about getting a plane to Monaco, but it was actually about Julian Lennon's charity, not Epstein. Goldberg emphasized that she was never Epstein's girlfriend or friend, and that people are trying to "drag" her into the scandal without facts.

Why it matters

Goldberg's name being included in the Epstein files has led to speculation and rumors about her potential involvement with the convicted sex offender. By addressing this directly on "The View", Goldberg is trying to shut down any false narratives and maintain her reputation.

The details

In the email from 2013, someone said that Goldberg needs a plane to Monaco and that "John Lennon's charity is paying for it." Goldberg clarified that it should have said Julian Lennon's charity, and the email went on to ask Epstein if he would offer his private plane, to which Epstein responded "no thnaks [sic]." Goldberg emphasized that she was never Epstein's girlfriend or friend, and that people are trying to "drag" her into the scandal without facts.

  • Goldberg addressed her name appearing in the Epstein files during "The View" on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Whoopi Goldberg

Co-host of "The View" who addressed her name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late convicted sex offender whose files mentioned Goldberg's name.

Julian Lennon

The musician whose charity was mentioned in the email about Goldberg needing a plane to Monaco.

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What they’re saying

“In the name of transparency, my name is in the files.”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Co-host of "The View"

“Honey, come on. Every man that I've ever been with, you've known about because either the Enquirer wrote about it, people wrote about this stuff. So no, I never had this, and no, I didn't get on the plane because you know what I would have to do to get on the plane?”

— Whoopi Goldberg, Co-host of "The View"

The takeaway

Whoopi Goldberg's appearance in the Epstein files has led to speculation and rumors, but she firmly denied any connection to the convicted sex offender on "The View". This highlights the need for facts and transparency when high-profile names are associated with controversial figures, in order to avoid the spread of misinformation.