# Whoopi Goldberg Leaves 'The View' for Two Weeks

> Whoopi Goldberg will miss 'The View' for two weeks to film a new movie with the Obamas.
- Title: Whoopi Goldberg Leaves 'The View' for Two Weeks · Page Six
- Summary: Whoopi Goldberg will miss 'The View' for two weeks to film a new movie with the Obamas. Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from 'The View' for two weeks to film…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T15:27:25+00:00
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## Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from 'The View'
Whoopi Goldberg will be off 'The View' for two weeks to work on a new project.
## Goldberg confirms two-week absence
The actress, who has been on the ABC talk show for nearly 20 years, confirmed her upcoming absence on the 'Behind the Table' podcast Wednesday.
## Producer Brian Teta explains absence
We’re going to lose you for a couple of days, you’re going to be gone over the next two weeks.

> We’re going to lose you for a couple of days
## Goldberg films 'Women Like Us'
Goldberg will be filming a new project, a movie produced by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, starring Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams and Jennifer Lewis.
## Goldberg's movie theme
It’s about change and getting older and having fun with your friends and people who get you.

> It’s about change and getting older and having fun with your friends and people who get you
## Goldberg returns on Mondays
Goldberg will still be present on Mondays with former co-hosts Lisa Ling, Star Jones, Sherri Shepherd and Debbie Matenopoulos filling in the other days.
## Key takeaway

Whoopi Goldberg will be absent from 'The View' for two weeks to film 'Women Like Us', a movie produced by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.