Oh Happy Day!
Just in time for her 70th birthday, the American actress, comedian and talk show host was unveiled as the latest addition to our Wedding Chapel by Cathedral Chaplain Toni Faber. Meet Whoopi, whose career is a symbol of courage, authenticity and unwavering belief in equality and respect, and sing a round of ‘Oh Happy Day’ with the nun undercover.
Nun with style
Whoopi is portrayed in her role as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’, a lounge singer from Reno who works undercover as ‘Sister Mary Clerence’ in Sister Act.
Therefore, the character wears a classic nun's habit with a long black robe, white tunic and black shoes – in the style of a nun.
Did you know...?
- Throughout her successful career, she has won an Emmy®, a Grammy, an Oscar®, a Tony® and two Golden Globes®. In 1994, she was the first solo presenter of the Academy Awards® in Hollywood. She was honoured with this role again in 1996, 1999 and 2002.
- She has appeared in over a hundred films, demonstrating her versatility as a film actress. Her most famous blockbuster film roles include: The Colour Purple (1985), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) and Ghost (1990).
Star-Details
Birthday
13 November 1955
Height
1,65m
Place of Birth
New York City, USA
Famous Quote
"I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities."
Whoopi Goldberg's real name is Caryn Elaine Johnson. In interviews, she has said that she used to fool around so much and constantly crack jokes that people thought she was like a ‘whoopee cushion’. That's how she got her stage name.
Picture gallery of the unveiling
Take a look at the pictures of the unveiling. From cathedral priest Toni Faber to a gospel choir and birthday cake, everything was there at the unveiling on her 70th birthday:
