Whoopi Goldberg went to Disneyland and pretended to sneeze. She was actually scattering her mother’s ashes

Whoopi Goldberg’s real name is Caryn Elaine Johnson. Her mother was a nurse and teacher, and her father was a Baptist minister. As a child, the actress had learning disabilities, which made her considered retarded and lazy. At the age of 13, she got pregnant and had an abortion. She was also addicted to drugs. After rehab, she decided to change her life and pursue an acting career.

What Did Whoopi Goldberg Do With Her Mother’s Ashes? This Confession Shocks

For her role as a medium in Ghost, Whoopi won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. The star will turn 69 in November and is still active professionally. She recently guested on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she shared a shocking memory.

She told what she did with the ashes of her mother, who died in 2010. Emma Harris was a fan of the “It’s a Small World” attraction (boat ride) at Disneyland. Goldberg went to an amusement park and decided to scatter her ashes there. During the whole process she pretended to sneeze so no one around would notice. She scattered the rest by the flowers with the word “Disneyland” written on them.

Whoopi Goldberg was deeply affected by the death of her mother. Emma Harris had an aneurysm

The actress quickly realized that it wasn’t the best idea. She confessed everything to the Disneyland staff. “I wanted to make sure I didn’t do something dangerous. It didn’t dawn on me at the time, but they have their reasons for not wanting drugs in the park,” she said. Goldberg also touched on the subject in her book, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me, which was released on May 7, 2024. Her mother’s death was a huge blow to Whoopi. She learned that Emma was dying while she was at the London Palladium. Harris had a brain aneurysm and was put on life support due to complications related to it. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.