Whoopi Goldberg Stuns and Stirs Controversy with Eccentric Met Gala 2025 Look: ‘Straight Out of a Sideshow!’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Whoopi Goldberg made a dramatic return to the Met Gala 2025, captivating and polarizing the fashion world with her audacious ensemble. After a four-year hiatus, the 69-year-old EGOT winner graced the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” event on May 5, 2025, proving she’s still a force to be reckoned with.
Goldberg traded conventional glamour for a Thom Browne-designed tuxedo-inspired outfit, featuring a crisp white shirt, a bold tie, and a coat draped elegantly over her shoulders. She crowned the look with a black top hat adorned with a netted veil and an extravagant array of gold rings encasing every finger, paired with metallic finger caps in place of nails. When Variety inquired about her quirky accessories, the View co-host quipped, “I couldn’t get a manicure in time,” adding that her “amazing sisters” handcrafted the rings.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Whoopi Goldberg shines at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ at Metropolitan Museum of Art (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Social media erupted with reactions, turning Goldberg’s bold choice into a hot topic. “Straight out of a sideshow—Whoopi’s channeling a carnival ringleader!” one X user laughed. Another chimed in, “She’s giving off major Joker vibes from Batman!” A third quipped, “Looks like she’s ready to run the circus with that getup!” Critics weren’t shy either, with one venting, “This outfit screams ‘no entry’—what is she even thinking?” Another user mused, “A knockoff circus maestro, and not the good kind!”
Amid the fashion backlash, Goldberg’s transformed physique stole the spotlight. The actress has been open about her weight loss journey, recently revealing on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she used Mounjaro to shed pounds. Recalling a 2022 film shoot for Till, she shared a humiliating moment: “A woman thought I was in a fat suit. I was mortified—this was all me at 300 pounds.” That realization spurred her to act, and she’s since lost nearly half her body weight. “It’s like I’ve shed two people!” she joked.
However, the transformation hasn’t been without challenges. Earlier this year, Goldberg flagged a fake weight loss ad on The View, warning fans about a scam using her image and an AI-generated voice. “There’s a bogus ad on Instagram with my face saying nonsense—I had no part in it,” she cautioned, urging viewers to beware.
Goldberg’s last Met Gala appearance in 2021 featured a striking purple Valentino gown, but her 2025 look has undeniably raised eyebrows higher. Whether celebrated or mocked, her fearless style continues to spark conversation. Fans admire her confidence, while detractors question the fashion industry’s embrace of such eccentricity. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Whoopi Goldberg knows how to keep the world talking.
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