Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg has been surrounded by shocking claims that she once dated late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the 70-year-old has publicly broken her silence.

On the latest episode of The View, Goldberg, whose name appeared multiple times in newly released court files, has spoken out about the rumored relationship with Epstein.

Goldberg’s name appears in documents connected to Epstein, but she says this has been misunderstood online as proof of a personal link. On Tuesday’s show, she read part of the document and pointed out exactly what it said.

“In the name of transparency, my name is in the files. Yes. And what does it say? It says ‘Whoopi needs a plane to get to Monaco …’” Goldberg explained on The View.

She then made clear there was no romantic or social relationship between her and Epstein.

“I wasn’t his girlfriend, I wasn’t his friend,” Goldberg claimed.

The reference in the files came from an email from 2013. The message said that someone was trying to find a private jet to get Goldberg to a charity event in Monaco, and mentioned that the charity – run by Julian Lennon – would pay for travel. The note then asked if Epstein or a friend might offer a jet.

Whoopi Goldberg breaks the silence on dating Jeffrey Epstein claim
Goldberg said the message was misinterpreted online and that she never flew on Epstein’s plane. She also reminded viewers that she fears flying, and joked about that during the show.

Her co-host Joy Behar added on the show: “So in other words, anyone can be on this list.”

Goldberg, visibly frustrated, said critics were drawing big conclusions without facts. “People actually believe that I was with him. It’s like ‘honey, come on,’” she said.

She pointed out that people know her personal life, and every man she has been with has been public, so there would be no secret relationship to hide.

Denies traveling to Epstein’s island
Appearing in the Epstein files does not show that someone did anything wrong, experts say. Many famous names appear in the newly released records, but the government has not said these mentions mean guilt or a close connection.

Goldberg has previously denied other online rumors about her connection to Epstein, including claims that she visited his private island, saying such posts can be harmful.

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