Whoopi Goldberg, an American actress, singer, writer, and comedian, has a daughter named Alex Martin, who has also pursued a career in the entertainment industry, following in her mother’s footsteps.
Thus, stay tuned with us till the end of the article because we have loaded this article with lots of exciting information. Let’s get started with it.
Who is Whoopi Goldberg?
Whoopi Goldberg is an American actress, singer, voice-over artist, writer, and comedian.
Since she excels in all the entertainment fields, Whoopi has been awarded the EGOT award (Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award).
Whoopi Goldberg began her career as a one-woman show host (“Spook Show”) before moving on to become a supporting actress.
Then she tried her comic role in the movie Sister Act, which was a significant hit. Then Whoopi also acted in the sequel version of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
At that time, her fame skyrocketed, and Whoopi Goldberg became the highest-paid actress in that industry.
After that, Whoppi’s career was on an elevated path; she started many projects and was a philanthropist, then advocated for women’s rights, LGBTQ community members, etc.
Moreover, Whoopi Goldberg is also an excellent children’s and nonfiction book author.
And an excellent mother to her daughter Alex!
Who is Whoopi Goldberg daughter?
Whoopi Goldberg has one daughter named Alex Martin, who also follows in her mother’s footsteps.
Yes, she is also a great actress and producer. Alexa Martin has acted in movies like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (Alex shared the screen with her mother Whoopi), Quest of the Delta Knights, American Intellectuals, Call Me Claus, Strange as Angels, The View, etc.
Alex Martin won the prestigious “Miss Golden Globe” title at the 1994 Golden Globe Awards.
Who is the Father of Whoopi Goldberg Daughter Alex?
Alex Martin’s father’s name is Alvin Martin, and he is a drug counselor. Alvin was the first husband of Whoopi Goldberg.
Alvin and Whoopi got married in 1974. After one of their marriages, the couple welcomed their first daughter on May 9, 1974.
But unfortunately, the pair got separated in 1979.
Who is Alvin Martin?
Alvin Martin is the father of the famous actress Alex Martin, and he was born on July 29, 1958, in Merseyside, England. Thus, the age of Alvin Martin is 65.
Even though he was born in England, he later shifted to the United States and belonged to the Caucasian ethnicity.
Alvin Martin is a drug counselor; thus, he is helping thousands of people who struggle to overcome drug addiction.
But he rose to fame by marrying the legendary actress Whoopi Goldberg.
Alex Martin Father and Whoopi Goldberg First Meet
In the 1970s, Whoopi struggled with drug addiction, so she sought medical treatment, and Alvin was her drug counselor.
Alvin supported her mentally and physically throughout the treatment, and then she fell in love with him. And Alvin also reciprocated her feelings.
They fall in love, and Whoopi gets pregnant with Alex; then, the couple decides to get married.
But their marriage didn’t last, and Whoopi blamed herself for not being so committed to their relationship.
Whoopi Goldberg Spouses
Because Whoopi Goldberg had three husbands, many people were confused about Alex’s father.
We’ve already discussed that; now let’s see Whoopi Goldberg’s relationships.
In 1974, Whoopi married drug counselor Alvin Martin, but the pair started dating in 1973.
Later, they divorced in 1979.
Then, in 1986, she married the cinematographer David Claessen, and their marriage lasted only two years.
After six years, Whoopi met the union organizer Lyle Trachtenberg; the pair got married in 1994, but a year later, they divorced.
Live-in relationships of Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg decided to try for love in a relationship after three failed marriages. Thus, she was in a live-in relationship with actor Frank Langella and playwright David Schein.
Whoopi Goldberg Past Relationships
Here is the list of persons who dated Whoopi
- businessman Michael Visbal
- orthodontist Jeffrey Cohen
- camera operator Edward Gold
- Timothy Dalton
- Ted Danson
Here is Whoopi Goldberg’s statement on her relationships.
Some people are not meant to be married, and I am not. I’m sure it is wonderful for lots of people. You have to be committed to them… I don’t have that commitment. I’m committed to my family.
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Bottom Line
Thus, we have discussed Whoopi Goldberg’s daughter, her father, personal relationships, etc.
She is now the great-grandmother of Alex’s children! Don’t you guys think Caryn Elaine Johnson is the youngest great-grandmother because she is only 68?
Do you guys wonder who Caryn Elaine Johnson is? It is the real name of our star, Whoopi Goldberg.
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