Legendary host Whoopi Goldberg of "The View" has taken to sharing her striking thoughts on why she believes she simply can’t retire, despite having a lucrative real estate portfolio and a net worth of $20 million. Interestingly, the Oscar-winning actress attributes her decision to her history of three marriages that didn't pan out as she had hoped.

At the age of 69, Goldberg revealed her struggles during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, claiming, "If you don’t marry well, you gotta keep working." Her candid admission squashed any speculation surrounding her impending retirement after an impressive 18-season stint on the popular daytime show filmed in the heart of New York.

When prompted about her finances and whether she could afford to step back from her hosting role, she emphatically responded, "Not by now. I gotta keep paying those bills, baby!" This revelation highlights the realities many face, even when appearing successful from the outside.

Interestingly, Goldberg’s co-host Joy Behar echoed similar sentiments about the drive to continue working, noting that for creative individuals, retirement is often not an option. "Creative people don’t retire, they just keep going," Behar said, reinforcing the notion that passion can often dictate one’s career trajectory.

From Modest Beginnings to Multiple Properties

Goldberg's journey to stardom hasn't always been a glamorous one. Growing up in the Chelsea-Elliott Houses of Manhattan, she recounted the simplicity of her childhood—which was far removed from her current lifestyle. "We were outside 98% of the time, winter and summer... we all were poor, and we all knew it," she shared, reflecting on a time when her financial troubles molded her resilience.

Fast forward to the '80s, she made her first big investment in a Victorian-style home for $335,000, which she kept for nearly 30 years, selling it in 2015 for a whopping $2 million. Through the years, as she faced marital challenges, Goldberg has proven more adept at acquiring real estate than maintaining lasting relationships.

After separating from her first husband, Alvin Martin, whom she married at just 18, she married two more times. Both of those marriages ended shortly after, leading her to choose an independent path.

A Solid Relationship with Real Estate

Goldberg has since become a savvy real estate investor. With numerous properties under her belt, her portfolio includes a stunning Pacific Palisades estate bought for $2.5 million and sold for $8.8 million after 25 years of ownership.

She also owned a 6,100 square-foot Vermont retreat, which she sold for $1.5 million, and a New Jersey mansion purchased in 2009 for $2.8 million that stands proudly as her main residence today.

Though her romantic relationships may have come and gone, Whoopi Goldberg’s real estate journey is a testament to her business acumen and resilience in navigating both personal and financial challenges.

As she continues to grace the screen, one thing remains certain: Whoopi Goldberg is not just a name in Hollywood; she’s a complex individual who perceives her financial independence as a necessity born from her past.