Whoopi Goldberg's new memoir reveals belief that her daughter's teen motherhood was motivated by 'revenge'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A new memoir by Whoopi Goldberg reveals that she believes her daughter got pregnant at 15 as an act of revenge after she was away filming, reported by The US Sun.

Whoopi Goldberg believes her daughter became a teenage mother as a form of "revenge" due to her struggles with Goldberg's level of fame.

Whoopi Goldberg opens up about daughter's teen pregnancy in new memoir

In her latest memoir, 'Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me,' Whoopi Goldberg shares intimate details about her daughter's teenage pregnancy and the complexities of their relationship.

Goldberg, an Oscar-nominated actress, became a grandmother in her 30s when her daughter Alex became pregnant at a young age.

Reflecting on her initial shock upon hearing the news, Goldberg expresses concerns about her daughter Alex missing out on typical teenage experiences if she became a young mother herself.

"Years later, Alexandrea told me that she thinks she got pregnant as a teenager because she wanted one person in her life who didn't know who Whoopi Goldberg was," she wrote.

"I thought she was getting revenge on me for being gone so much. I got it."

Whoopi admits in her book that she was frequently absent as her career flourished and she landed more acting roles. She explains how she came to realize that her daughter, Alex, would harbor resentment towards her for not being present as much as she should have been. However, Whoopi was driven by the goal of creating a better life for them both.

Whoopi recalls her daughter feeling "p***ed off" when people would shove her aside to meet her or interrupt their dinners for a photo.

Though Whoopi stayed in touch daily while she was filming, she relied on her mother, Emma Harris, to care for Alex. Emma was present by Alex's side when she gave birth to her first child, Amara, on November 13, 1989.

In time, Alex forgave Whoopi, and they now maintain a strong bond. Since then, Whoopi has had two more children, Mason and Jerzey.

In March 2014, Whoopi welcomed her great-granddaughter, Charli Rose, when Amarah gave birth. Whoopi had Alex with her first husband, Alvin Martin, who had served as her drug counselor during her teenage years when she grappled with heroin addiction in New York.

Reflecting on her past, Whoopi shared, "I was young, homeless, and addicted to heroin. I dropped out of high school and into drugs. Simple as that."

She described her drug use as part of the '60s culture and a rite of passage. However, she eventually got clean and pursued her passion for acting.

Whoopi Goldberg's forthcoming memoir sheds light on her past struggles with addiction

As Whoopi Goldberg prepares to release her forthcoming memoir, 'Bits And Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, And Me,' the Hollywood icon is stirring controversy with candid revelations about her past struggles with addiction, according to reports from The Daily Mail.

The 68-year-old actress and TV personality has opened up about her battle with substance abuse in the 1980s, shedding light on haunting experiences that shaped her journey.

In her memoir, Goldberg delves into a disturbing incident involving cocaine and a hotel maid, offering a glimpse into the dark underbelly of Hollywood's drug-fueled scene at the time.

Goldberg's memoir vividly illustrates her descent into addiction, recounting encounters with cocaine at glamorous parties where substance abuse was widespread.

Despite her success on screen, Goldberg found herself ensnared in a cycle of addiction, with cocaine becoming her drug of choice.

Goldberg's addiction took a toll on her performance, leading to a decline on set. One particularly chilling moment occurred in a Manhattan hotel room, where Goldberg was caught using cocaine by a startled maid.

Recounting the incident, Goldberg describes the shock and embarrassment of being discovered with cocaine "all over" her face, highlighting the grip addiction had on her life.

Goldberg's memoir also delves into a harrowing childhood experience where she intervened to prevent her mother, Emma, from attempting suicide. At just eight years old, Goldberg found her mother in a state of confusion, ultimately saving her from a tragic fate.