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American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host,Whoopi Goldberg (Caryn Elaine Johnson) has an estimated net worth of $45 million.

Though best known as an outspoken comedienne, Whoopi Goldberg is also a talented dramatic actress. By virtue of her distinctive appearance and a persona that is both no-nonsense and empathic, Goldberg has emerged as one of the most recognizable celebrities of the '80s and '90s. Born Caryn Johnson on November 13, 1955 in New York City, Goldberg began her long career when she was eight years old, performing with New York's Helena Rubenstein Children's Theater.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Asset

The value of Goldberg's recently purchased home in New Jersey

$2,500,000

2012

Asset

The value of Goldberg's home in New York

$4,000,000

2012

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2011

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2010

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2009

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2008

Asset

The value of Goldberg's Vermont ranch in 2009

$3,500,000

2008

Sale of Asset

Amount earned from the sale of Goldberg's property in Soho Wooster St. New York

$3,990,000

2008

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2007

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

2006

Salary

Annual salary from the show "The View

$2,000,000

1992

Salary

Estimated minimum salary received from the film "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit"

$7,000,000