Whoopi Goldberg

It takes serious talent to be hilarious as a singing nun, but Whoopi’s just that legendary. And yes, in case you were wondering, her stage name is taken from the novelty item; as she puts it, “If you get a little gassy, you've got to let it go. So people used to say to me, 'You're like a whoopee cushion.’” An enormously versatile entertainer, she’s garnered accolades for everything from her comedy acts and films to dramatic roles to political activism. And now she’s on “The View” -- which is all that needs to be said on that account.