A new baby, a cherished name, and a family legacy that just keeps growing — Whoopi Goldberg’s deeply personal announcement stunned audiences on Monday morning as she shared a joyful, tear-jerking surprise: she’s a great-grandmother — again.
During a live taping of “The View,” the 70-year-old Hollywood legend, EGOT winner, and beloved daytime host shared an intimate family milestone with the cameras.

Whoopi Goldberg is seen in a video shared on December 8, 2025 | Source: YouTube/TheView
With glowing pride, Goldberg revealed that her grandson, Mason Dean, and his girlfriend, Hylee Whitley, had welcomed a daughter over the weekend.
I’m going to start out today because I have some fun news from over the weekend.
The newest addition? A precious baby girl weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces — and already melting hearts.
Whoopi Goldberg’s great-granddaughter, Lotus Dean, is seen in a video shared on December 8, 2025 | Source: YouTube/TheView