Whoopi has been married three times, first to Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979, then to David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, and then to Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995.

The Gist The View viewers noticed Whoopi Goldberg was missing from the show on Monday, June 23. Her co-host Joy Behar explained her sudden absence, joking that she's "jealous" of Goldberg.

Key Points Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from The View all week. The Oscar-winning actress is in Italy receiving an award for her book, Bits and Pieces. The View will also go on a summer hiatus ...