“Behind the Applause: Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin Get Honest About the Emotional Weight of The View”

It might look like just another morning chat on TV — but for the women of The View, it’s anything but easy.

Every weekday, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and their co-hosts dive into the most heated issues of the day — live, unfiltered, and often in front of a national audience that doesn’t hold back. While they bring confidence and poise to the table, what happens off-camera tells a much more emotional story.

This week, both Goldberg and Farah Griffin shared candid moments that pulled back the curtain on what it’s really like to sit at The View’s iconic table.

Whoopi’s Thank-You That Said So Much More

During the July 8 episode, as the co-hosts walked out to the stage, something unusual happened: the studio audience kept clapping — and clapping — long after the music faded. It was the kind of welcome that stops you in your tracks. And it clearly meant something to Whoopi.

Taking a beat, she looked out into the crowd and spoke from the heart:

“Let us say this to you: Thank you for that, because sometimes this gig can feel like hell. And sometimes you feel like people are just angry at you all the time.”

It was a rare moment of vulnerability from the veteran host — and it hit home. There’s no denying The View can be a pressure cooker. From daily hot-button debates to waves of social media backlash, the job demands thick skin. And for someone like Whoopi, who’s been with the show for 15 seasons, that emotional toll can add up.

Alyssa Farah Griffin Admits: “I’ve Cried at Work – More Than Once”

Just one day later, the conversation turned even more personal. On the July 9 broadcast, the panel began talking about Gen Z workers using bathroom breaks as a way to cry and reset on tough days.

While Sunny Hostin admitted she’s “never felt the luxury to cry at work,” Alyssa Farah Griffin had a very different take:

“I cry at work, but I hide it. So, my bosses will never know.”

The comment surprised some of her co-hosts, but Farah Griffin didn’t shy away from the truth.

“I’ve cried at this job at least half a dozen times. Are you kidding? Have you done this job?” she said with a dry laugh.

As one of the few conservative voices on the panel, Farah Griffin regularly finds herself outnumbered in political conversations. That dynamic alone, she says, can be draining:

“This is a very hard job to do, and I oftentimes have the only opinion that’s different at a table of five people.”

Still, despite the emotional weight, she emphasized that she genuinely loves what she does — and she knows she’s not alone.

More Than Just Co-Workers

As heavy as things can get, both Goldberg and Farah Griffin were quick to underline one key thing: support. Whether it’s a bad news cycle, a viral clip gone sideways, or just a hard day personally, the women at the table have each other’s backs.

Whoopi, wrapping up the segment, offered a reminder that was as soft as it was strong:

“You don’t have to hide when you cry… not here. We’re here for each other.”

It’s a side of The View that viewers rarely get to see — not the fiery debates or sharp one-liners, but the quiet moments of real connection. The truth is, being part of this show takes more than just a strong opinion. It takes heart. Grit. And yes, sometimes, a few tears behind the scenes.

So the next time you see a headline about a clash on The View, remember what’s underneath it: women doing one of the toughest jobs on TV, together.