Whoopi Goldberg recently shared an unexpected experience she had at a bakery, recounting how she was denied service for a dessert order she intended to celebrate with her mother. Speaking with The Wrap The View host explained the situation surrounding a cherry-topped, trifle-like cake from a bakery in Staten Island.
She began with a lighthearted disclaimer: “Now, I should tell you, Charlotte Russe has no political leanings and the place that made these refused to make them for me.” This revelation left her co-hosts stunned, with one even asking, “Oh, really?”
According to Goldberg, the bakery cited technical difficulties, claiming that “their ovens had gone down” and other issues prevented them from fulfilling her order. However, Goldberg hinted at a different reason for the refusal, saying, “It can’t be because I’m a woman, but perhaps they did not like my politics.”
Despite the setback, Goldberg maintained her composure, choosing not to reveal the bakery’s name. She shared that friends managed to pick up the desserts anyway, allowing her to celebrate as planned. “That’s okay because you know what? Listen, this is my mother’s celebration. Pick these up and celebrate with me and my mom. Thank you, everyone, for celebrating my birthday today,” she concluded.
Goldberg’s experience highlights the ways in which personal beliefs and public identity can sometimes impact even simple everyday interactions. Her story resonated with fans and sparked conversation around the potential challenges of navigating public life while holding strong personal beliefs.