Whoopi Goldberg has claimed a bakery refused to make her birthday treats because of her political views. The 'Ghost' actress celebrated turning 69 on 'The View' on Wednesday (13.11.
24) and after treating the audience to some of her favourite things and enjoying a musical performance from her friend James Monroe Iglehart, she and her co-hosts tucked into a special dessert. The Charlotte Russe - a trifle-type creation featuring layers of sponge, cream, fruit, and a cherry on top - was one of Whoopi's mom's favourites when she was growing up, but the star explained she had had difficulties securing the sweet treats. She said: "Now, I should tell you, Charlotte Russe has no political leanings, and the place that made these refused to make them for me.
"They said that their ovens had gone down, all kinds of stuff, but folks went and got them anyway, which is why I'm not telling you who made them. "It can’t be because I'm a woman, but perhaps they did not like my politics. “But that's okay, because you know what? Listen, this is my mother's celebration.
Pick these up and celebrate with me and my mom. Thank you everyone for celebrating my birthday today.” The bakery in question was later identified as Holtermann's Bakery on Staten Island, who insisted they hadn't turned down the order "because of political” views, but due to technical issues at the facility.
Owner Jill Holterman told entertainment Weekly: "They’d asked us and we were having trouble with our boilers." She e.
