Whoopi Goldberg Brings Daughter To Oscars Again For 2nd Time

Whoopi Goldberg and her daughter had a deja vu moment at the 2025 Oscars.

The actor and host of “The View” was joined by her daughter, actor and film producer Alex Martin Dean, on the red carpet ahead of the 97th annual Academy Awards on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Goldberg, 69, wore a floor-length blue gown and Dean, 51, beamed in a black dress as mother and daughter walked the red carpet.

The last time the two walked the Oscars red carpet together was in 1991, when Goldberg took home the best supporting actress award for her portrayal of a psychic in the supernatural drama “Ghost.”

“I brought my kid and now she’s with me again,” Goldberg said on the red carpet on March 2. “It’s all good.”

One of Goldberg’s former “Ghost” costars was also in attendance; Demi Moore is nominated for her first Oscar for “The Substance.” Goldberg is at the ceremony to present an award.

Dean is Goldberg’s daughter with her first husband, Alvin Martin, whom she divorced in 1979. Goldberg was 18 when she welcomed her daughter.

Dean spoke to TheGrio.com about the struggles she and her mother endured before Goldberg became a Hollywood star.

“I know what it’s like with the food stamps, because my mom has her (welfare) cards framed,” she said. “I remember we had the one room space and we slept in the bed together.”

Goldberg and Dean also made a mother-daughter appearance together in July 2024 to celebrate the launch of Goldberg’s cannabis line.

Dean also appeared as a guest on “The View” in 2016, with her mother calling her “one of the most trustworthy and loyal people I know.”

“She is somebody who makes me laugh,” Goldberg continued. “We can talk to each other any time during the day or night. I just like her a lot.”

While “Ghost” is Goldberg’s lone Oscar win, she has a long history with the ceremony. She has hosted the show four times, which is tied for the fourth-most of any host in Academy Awards history.

The 2025 Oscars are available to watch on ABC and stream live on Hulu. Among the most-nominated films are “Emilia Pérez” with 13 nominations and “Wicked” with 10.

The list of performers includes Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Raye and Doja Cat, among others. The ceremony will also feature a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Follow TODAY.com’s live blog for complete Oscars coverage, including this year’s winners and unexpected moments.