Whoopi Goldberg Astonished to Discover Cousinship with NFL Icon Tony Gonzalez
On "The View," Whoopi Goldberg was informed by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. that she is related to former NFL star Tony Gonzalez, a fact that initially confused her as she did not recognize his name. The revelation was part of Gates' appearance on the show, where he often reveals celebrity family connections discovered through his PBS show "Finding Your Roots." Despite the initial surprise and confusion, Whoopi invited her newfound cousin to join her on the show.