The Evolution of Whoopi Goldberg

Check out Whoopi's stand out moments on the big screen.

The Color Purple (1985) - This adaptation of Alice Walker's novel by Steven Spielberg introduced two new talents to the world: Oprah Winfrey, in her acting debut, and newcomer Whoopi Goldberg. But even in the face of all that female talent, Danny Glover managed to hold his own as "Mister." At the time of the film's release, the movie was protested by the NAACP but the film is considered a classic today. (Photo: Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection)

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The Color Purple (1985) - Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's classic piece of literature served as Goldberg's (and Oprah's) film debut. Her dramatic portrayal of Celie Harris Johnson led to an Oscar nomination and kick-started an impressive film career spanning over two decades. (Photo: Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection)

Ghost (1990) - Making a guest appearance in this early 90's hit, Goldberg took on the role of Oda Mae Brown, a fortune teller who learns that she actually has psychic powers and can communicate with the dead.(Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Ghost (1990) - Making a guest appearance in this early 90's hit, Goldberg took on the role of Oda Mae Brown, a fortune teller who learns that she actually has psychic powers and can communicate with the dead.(Photo: Paramount Pictures)

Sister Act (1992) - Goldberg won over audiences everywhere as singer-turned-nun Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence, who was placed into a convent as part of a witness protection program. (Photo: Touchtone Pictures)

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Sister Act (1992) - Goldberg won over audiences everywhere as singer-turned-nun Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence, who was placed into a convent as part of a witness protection program. (Photo: Touchtone Pictures)

Sister Act 2, Saturday at 9:30P/8:30C - The diva's back! Encore on Sunday at 6:30P/5:30C. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures) 

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Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) - Picking up where the last film left off, Deloris Van Cartier is urged back into service to help save a Catholic school in danger of closing. The movie went on to gross close to a $100 million dollars.   (Photo: Touchtone Pictures)

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The Lion King (1994) - In 1994, Goldberg took on the voice of the hyena Shenzi in the Disney blockbuster The Lion King. (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures)

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The Lion King (1994) - In 1994, Goldberg took on the voice of the hyena Shenzi in the Disney blockbuster The Lion King. (Photo: Walt Disney Pictures)

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Eddie (1996) - Goldberg portrayed diehard Knicks fan Eddie Franklin who, by a series of fortunate circumstances, gets to coach her favorite basketball team. (Photo: Hollywood Pictures)

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Eddie (1996) - Goldberg portrayed diehard Knicks fan Eddie Franklin who, by a series of fortunate circumstances, gets to coach her favorite basketball team. (Photo: Hollywood Pictures)

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) - Goldberg plays the discerning friend of Angela Basset's Stella, the character whom the movie is named after.  (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)

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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) - Goldberg plays the discerning friend of Angela Basset's Stella, the character whom the movie is named after.  (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)

Kingdom Come (2011)  - L stars in this ensemble comedy about a family (the Slocumbs), living out in the country, who come together after the death of a family member, whom no one seems to remember with much fondness. The film was based on the Off-Broadway play Dearly Departed. The cast included Whoopie Goldberg and Jada Pinkett Smith.(Photo: Fox Searchlight)

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Kingdom Come (2001) - Goldberg won a NAACP Image Award for her role as Ryanelle Slocumb, a recently widowed woman who must face the rest of her dysfunctional family at her husband's funeral.(Photo: Fox Searchlight)

Rat Race (2001) - Goldberg left her competition in the dust in this comedy about several groups of people competing to find a fortune hidden by an eccentric billionaire. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Rat Race (2001) - Goldberg left her competition in the dust in this comedy about several groups of people competing to find a fortune hidden by an eccentric billionaire. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Toy Story 3 (2010) - Goldberg once again went into voiceover work as the conflicted toy named Stretch in the third installment of the Toy Story film franchise.  (Photo: Disney Pictures)

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Toy Story 3 (2010) - Goldberg once again went into voiceover work as the conflicted toy named Stretch in the third installment of the Toy Story film franchise.  (Photo: Disney Pictures)

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For Colored Girls (2010) - In Tyler Perry's film adaptation of Ntozake Shange's play, For Colored Girls, Kerry portrayed Kelly, a social worker dealing with her own set of family issues.(Photo: Lionsgate)

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For Colored Girls (2010) - In one of her most provocative roles to date, Goldberg plays Alice Adrose, a sordid religious zealot who has deeply rooted conflicts with her daughters.(Photo: Lionsgate)