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Did you know that Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg were in a secret relationship and that it nearly ended their careers? Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg had a controversial and highly publicized relationship in the early 1990s. The two actors met on the set of the film "Made in America" in 1992, in which they played a couple in an interracial relationship. At the time, Ted was still married to his second wife, producer Cassandra "Casey" Coates, and Whoopi was single.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 0:23 - How Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg Nearly Destroyed Their Careers 1:08 - What Was the Controversy? 4:17 - Ted Danson’s Personal Life 6:15 - Whoopi Goldberg’s Personal Life 7:35 - Are Ted and Whoopi Still Friends? 8:21 - Outro
The relationship between Ted and Whoopi quickly became the subject of media attention, as it was seen as scandalous due to the fact that Ted was a white man and Whoopi was a black woman. The relationship was also controversial because it began while Ted was still married to Casey. The controversy surrounding the relationship reached a peak in 1993 when Ted appeared in blackface at a Friars Club roast in honor of Whoopi. The incident caused a media firestorm and was widely criticized as racist and offensive. Ted later apologized for the incident, saying that he had not intended to offend anyone. Despite the controversy, Ted and Whoopi continued their relationship for several months. However, the relationship ultimately ended in 1993, reportedly due to the pressure of media attention and the controversy surrounding their relationship.
In the years since both Ted and Whoopi have spoken publicly about their time together. Ted has said that he regrets the incident at the Friars Club roast and that he has learned from his mistakes. Whoopi has also spoken about the relationship, saying that she has no regrets and that she and Ted remain friends to this day. Join Facts Verse as Ted Danson comes clean about his Whoopi Goldberg affair.
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