Whoopi Goldberg’s daughter Alex reveals host wasn’t ‘very funny’ at home and details ‘growing up’ with View star as mom

WHOOPI Goldberg's daughter, Alex Martin, has revealed that her famous mom wasn't exactly bringing in the laughs at home.

Alex, 50, admitted that things felt a little different growing up with mom Whoopi in a new interview with Cannabis Cactus.

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The interview celebrated the actor's legacy and her upcoming venture Emma & Clyde.

Speaking of her mom, Alex acknowledged that living under Whoopi's roof wasn't always a laughing matter.

"The funny woman you see on TV is also my mother, and growing up, seeing her on different stages as a comedian and an actor, let’s just say, she’s not very funny when she’s grounding me for sneaking out of the house as a teenager," she said.

Alex will be working with her mother and daughter Amara Skye - the latter who appeared on Claim to Fame - on the upcoming Emma & Clyde cannabis brand.

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Alex also shared her expectations of the brand's future with Cannabis Cactus.

“My hope is to leave the footprint of longevity on a family affair, where we can create organic, high quality products for generations of medical patients and recreational users," the 50-year-old said.

"We just want to contribute to developing high quality products that make people feel good and that we also love ourselves."

KUSHY NEW GIG

Whoopi decided to launch her new wellness-focused venture, Emma & Clyde, a short time after shutting down another.

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The talk-show icon is partnering with her daughter and granddaughter Amara Skye to roll out this wellness-focused venture.

The brand pays tribute to her mother and brother and is set for a fall debut.

“Emma & Clyde will be a more recreational line of products. The name is an homage to my mother and brother who also liked a little bit of cannabis every now and then," Whoopi explained.

The brand's product line will include "edibles, pre-rolls, flowers, and various accessories."

For Whoopi, cannabis has always been an important aspect of her life.

Her fascination with the herb is fueled by "her belief in its healing properties and the need to debunk the propaganda that has plagued its image."

She aims to bring comfort and pain relief to users through her products.

Whoopi envisions her brand to be an "elegant and accessible" space, appealing to a diverse demographic while seeking to dismantle the stigma attached to cannabis.

BACK AT IT

This isn't Whoopi's debut in the cannabis industry.

The View host's initial foray was with Whoopi & Maya, a collaboration with Maya Elisabeth, which unfortunately closed its doors in 2020.

Launched back in 2016, the original brand targeted relief from menstrual discomfort.

Whoopi told The Cannabist at the time that “they wanted to include menstrual cramps in the list of things you can prescribe medical marijuana for."

“But the governor said that will never happen in New Jersey because our doctors only prescribe marijuana for ‘real’ pain. The fact that people think of (women’s health) as a niche market — that he didn’t think of menstrual cramps as ‘real’ pain — tells me that there’s a lot of education to do on this subject," she shared.

MAJOR HONOR!

Earlier this week, Whoopi revealed that she's slated to receive an award from Fashion Group International (FGI) in New York.

This fall, FGI is hosting its annual Night of Stars gala at The Plaza Hotel, located in Midtown Manhattan.

This prestigious event annually celebrates "extraordinary talents" across various fields.

Whoopi is set to grace the gala and accept the American Icon award in person.

For those interested and with deep pockets, tickets that contribute to the fundraiser are available for purchase, priced at a steep $2,000 each.

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