Hoda Kotb Shows Us That She Is A Badass When She Received Some Devastating News

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Since battling through her dyslexia, Whoopi has gone on to become the highest-profile spokesperson for dyslexia. Her story is inspirational and has encouraged others who suffer with the condition to pursue their dreams, with renewed hope that they can overcome any obstacles. Whoopi resonates greatly with the dyslexic public and has often been cited as a reason for their successes.

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Early Years

Whoopi was actually born as Caryn Elaine Johnson and grew up having little. She was raised by her nurse mother in a New York City housing project, but fortunately had a loving, supportive parent in her life. Goldberg credits her mother as a reason for her success, despite growing up in such adversity.

Early Years