How Did Whoopi Goldberg Increase Her Net Worth?

For a widely successful actress and comedienne like Whoopi Goldberg, it’s no surprise that she has an estimated net worth of $45 million.

She started her acting career at a young age and since then has been known as a very hard worker. She first came to Hollywood prominence after starring in “The Color Purple” (1985). However, Whoopi didn’t become a household name until her Oscar-winning role in the box office hit “Ghost” (1990).

Since then, she’s received high praises for her other acting gigs and she’s even hosted various Academy Awards.

But for those of you wondering how, exactly, she gets her money, ENTITY breaks it down for you.

1 In the 1990s, Whoopi was said to be the highest paid actress of all time.

Whoopi has been in over one hundred films, hundreds of TV episodes and at least a half dozen stage plays. She is also one of only a few performers who have received al four top entertainment industry awards – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT).

For her work in “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit,” she was reportedly paid $7 million.

2 Aside from her acting gigs, she also makes money for her television appearances.

Her annual income is said to be around $2 to $5 million. These come from various sources, including her income from “The View” where she co-hosts, from endorsement deals and from residual income from her previous films.

3 She has also made some money from selling some of her properties.

Whoopi has sold her New York loft (which reportedly sold for $3.9 million), her Vermont estate and her single-family home in Berkeley, CA. When she put the single-family home up for sale in 2015, it was listed for $1.275 million. The 1980 Victorian home had 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a barn and a double lot for plenty of outdoor space.

According to Forbes, Whoopi bought the property in 1985 for $335,000. This was around the time she was making her mark in Hollywood with performances in “The Color Purple” and “Sister Act.”

4 And lastly, she’s probably also racked in some money from her extra gigs.

On top of being an actress, Whoopi is a comedienne, political activist and singer-songwriter. Though we don’t know how much she makes from these other jobs, it’s sure to bring in some money.

Whoopi Goldberg may even have more money, but that’s all we know about for now.