Well, folks, it looks like we've got ourselves a little drama unfolding between Whoopi Goldberg and her former cohost, Rosie O’Donnell. Now, picture this: Howard Stern steps onto the scene during the May 16 episode of The View, and he drops a question that could spark some fireworks. He asks Whoopi if she's anti-Rosie or pro-Rosie. The tension is palpable, but Whoopi, ever the wise and composed one, gives an answer that’s refreshingly honest.
Whoopi's Take: Keeping It Real
“I don’t think about it,” says Whoopi, the EGOT-winning legend, with a calmness that only she can pull off. Now, it’s unclear if Whoopi, who’s 63, and Rosie, who’s 57, are genuine friends behind the scenes. But here's the kicker: Howard Stern, at 65, shares that he and Rosie have managed to mend fences after years of feuding. That’s right, folks, even the toughest rivalries can soften over time.
Howard Stern's Journey: From Feuds to Friendships
Howard, who has been known for his sharp tongue and bold commentary, recently opened up to The New York Times. He admits, “I was brutal, and at some point, I realized how much I admired her.” Howard goes on to explain that Rosie is not only a fabulous comic but also a brilliant mind. “I began to develop a relationship with her,” he says. “I said on the air that she’s brave, which was hard for me to do because I spent so many years bashing this woman. She had gone through so much [expletive], because when I go after someone, my audience goes with me. But we’ve developed this nice friendship, so I said to my guys that I don’t want to re-air me bashing Rosie.”
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It turns out that Howard and Rosie’s relationship has had its ups and downs. Howard once shared with The Hollywood Reporter that he “lashed out at anyone and everyone whose career was prospering.” He adds, “I thought I should be at the center of the universe, and whenever it seemed like someone else was, I couldn’t accept it.” It’s a fascinating glimpse into the mind of someone who has now learned to appreciate and admire those he once criticized.
Lessons in Forgiveness: Howard and Kathie Lee
Howard’s journey of reconciliation doesn’t stop with Rosie. He also had a long-standing feud with Kathie Lee Gifford. Thanks to Kathie Lee’s grace and maturity, they were able to put their differences aside and form a friendship. That’s the beauty of human connection—when we choose to forgive and move forward, amazing things can happen.
What Howard has shown us is that people can change, and they
