Whoopi Goldberg has been a co-host of "The View" for nearly 20 years, but in a recent episode, she joked that she’s not just sticking around for the fun of it—she needs the cash. On the brink of turning 69,

The responses varied, but a common thread among those who answered seemed to be that people were looking for perceived Washington outsiders who they believe care about the working class. Goldberg then turned the topic over to her co-panelists,

She may be an Oscar-winning actress, but Whoopi Goldberg knows what it’s like to have to work for a living. Goldberg talked about her having to work on Tuesday’s edition of “The View,” where she is a co-host.

Whoopi Goldberg has a confession. The 68-year-old revealed on Tuesday’s episode of “The View” that she relates to the struggles of the working class. “I appreciate that people are having a hard time.