Whoopi Goldberg Celebrates Becoming a Great-Grandmother Again, Shares First Photos of Newborn

Whoopi Goldberg shared joyful personal news with her audience on “The View,” announcing she has become a great-grandmother for the second time. The 70-year-old host revealed that her grandson, Mason Dean, and his girlfriend, Hylee Whitley, welcomed a baby girl over the weekend.

Beaming with pride, Goldberg presented a family photo on air, introducing the newborn, named Lotus Dean, who weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces. The moment was met with cheers from her co-hosts, who also celebrated Goldberg’s daughter, Alex Martin, now a grandmother of two. When asked what her great-grandchildren call her, Goldberg clarified in her signature humorous style that they simply call her “Whoopi,” as she is the great-grandmother, not the grandmother.

The arrival of baby Lotus has sparked delight among fans on social media. Goldberg’s first great-grandchild, Charli Rose, was born in 2014. Her family remains closely knit, a fact highlighted by her granddaughter, Amara Skye, who has spoken about the daily support and “village” mentality that defines their relationships. Skye also shares a unique bond with Goldberg, as they were born on the same day.

This new addition extends the legacy of a family that Goldberg describes as small, close, and deeply supportive, marking another full-circle moment in her life as a matriarch.