Whoopi Goldberg Issues Warning About Fake Social Media Ad
Whoopi Goldberg recently alerted her fans about a deceptive social media advertisement that features an AI-generated video of her promoting a weight loss drug. The 69-year-old television host addressed this fraudulent campaign during an episode of The View on February 5.
Goldberg stated that the advertisement, which circulated on Instagram, shows her face in an altered video. She clarified, "AI mouthed, saying all kinds of stuff. I don’t sell anything unless I say, ‘Hey, it’s me, Whoopi.’ That’s how you know it’s me.”
She emphasized that the ad is not genuine, explaining how it was manipulated: “They took something from CBS Sunday Morning and melded it, and they have me selling bad weight loss drugs.” Goldberg strongly urged her audience to avoid the advertisement and the product. "Do not indulge in this. Do not look at it. Just get rid of it. I don’t know what it is. I had nothing to do with it. I don’t want y’all to think that this is coming from me," she added.
Goldberg reminded viewers that she has no intention of selling anything related to weight loss. She previously spoke about using the medication Mounjaro to aid her weight loss journey. "I used Mounjaro, that is what I did," she stated, recalling her experience after weighing 300 pounds while filming the movie Till in 2022. She noted that her weight has fluctuated throughout her life but emphasized that it has never been a serious issue for her because she does not pay attention to others' opinions.
"Everyone has something to say, but no one said, ‘Oh, how you doing?’ Because it involves so many other things. And I think it’s a matter of how we treat ourselves,” Goldberg remarked.
In the same episode of The View, she also discussed another topic: Beyoncé's historic wins at the Grammy Awards for her 2024 album Cowboy Carter. Goldberg defended Beyoncé against criticism from conservative commentator Raymond Arroyo, who claimed that the country music community was unhappy with her achievements. Goldberg emphasized the validity of Beyoncé's awards, pointing out that Grammy voters must be part of the music industry to participate in the awards process.
Goldberg articulated that the music industry has evolved significantly since the Grammys began in 1959, where categories were limited. She educated viewers about historical context regarding awards and highlighting that every artist, including Beyoncé, earns their recognition.
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