“There Was A Video Sent From Backstage…”: Bella Thorne Revealed How Whoopi Goldberg Allegedly Responded To Her Calling Out Those Harmful Comments

Bella Thorne's decision to release her own nude photos in 2019 was a bold move that sparked both praise and backlash, particularly from the outspoken media personality, Whoopi Goldberg. After being hacked and having her personal photos threatened for release without her consent, Bella chose to take control of the situation by sharing her own explicit content alongside a statement that expressed her feelings of vulnerability and powerlessness.

However, in an episode of The View at the time, Whoopi Goldberg made comments that many deemed insensitive and dismissive. When asked about Bella's decision to release her nude photos, Goldberg said: “Listen, if you're famous, I don't care how old you are, you don't take nude pictures of yourself...You cannot be surprised that someone has hacked you. Especially if you have stuff on your phone. That's why they're hacking you.”

Bella was quick to respond to Goldberg's remarks, calling them “sick” and “disgusting” on Instagram. She felt that Goldberg's words were not only hurtful but also perpetuated a culture of shame around women taking control of their own bodies and bodies.

A New Conversation: Bella Thorne Opens Up About Her Experience

Fast forward to the present, and Bella has revisited the difficult moment in an appearance on The Viall Files podcast. In her conversation with the host, Bella shared that she had been blamed for some of the traumatic experiences she's faced, including being labeled as someone who “deserves” to be hacked or exploited.

"When I had to put out my own nudes because I was being fucking threatened…Whoopi Goldberg said that I had essentially deserved it in some way because I had sent the photo in the first place, that I had even taken the photo," Bella shared. "I obviously got very upset because that was such a hard thing for me to do. It was like, 'Well, if I do it, then it's my decision, and it's not yours. Even though it kind still of is your decision because I'm only doing it because of you.'"

Bella also spoke about how she felt hurt when people speculated that she had “faked” her experience in order to share the photos herself. She shared that this speculation added another layer of pain and trauma to her already difficult situation.

A Lack of Sincere Apology from Whoopi Goldberg

When asked if she had ever received a sincere apology from Goldberg, Bella hesitated before responding with a laugh. “Um, I think I’ll next that question.” Her response hinted at the ongoing lack of accountability and empathy from Goldberg's side.

In a surprising turn of events, Bella dropped another bombshell when she mentioned a video sent to her backstage during an event. The true nature of this video remains unknown, leaving many to wonder what secrets are being kept behind closed doors in Hollywood.

Listen to Bella's Full Appearance on The Viall Files

If you're interested in hearing more about Bella Thorne's experience and her thoughts on the incident with Whoopi Goldberg, be sure to check out her full appearance on The Viall Files. The podcast offers a candid and intimate look at the challenges Bella has faced as a woman in the public eye.