Whoopi Goldberg faces backlash over "work for a living" comment amid inflation woes

Whoopi Goldberg sparks criticism after saying she “works for a living,” as fans call her “out of touch.”

Whoopi Goldberg is facing backlash after saying she “works for a living” during a segment on The View that addressed the impact of rising inflation. 

Goldberg, 69, expressed empathy for working Americans, stating, “I appreciate that people are having a hard time. Me too. I work for a living.” She added that if she “had all the money in the world,” she wouldn’t be working. Viewers, however, criticized her comments as tone-deaf, pointing out her estimated $45 million net worth.

Social media responses were swift, with some fans accusing Goldberg of being "out of touch" with regular Americans’ struggles. “If she’s working class, I’m starving class,” one user posted, while others questioned her understanding of economic hardships faced by many. Last week, Goldberg faced similar criticism after calling grocery store owners “pigs” amid rising prices. Goldberg’s remarks have fueled ongoing discussions about celebrities’ awareness of everyday economic realities.