Whoopi Goldberg ditches the bra: 50 years of comfort over conformity
Whoopi Goldberg shared that it has been over 50 years since she has worn a bra.
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US actress Whoopi Goldberg shockingly revealed that she hasn't worn a bra in over 50 years.
The 69-year-old made this revelation on one of the episodes of 'The View' on May 20 when she and her co-hosts, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah, were conversing about 'Underwear Do's and Don'ts".
While they were debating about the easiest ways to put on a bra, Goldberg was quiet until Hostin asked her which method she uses to put on a bra.
She revealed, 'I don't wear one. I have not worn a bra in 50 years.'
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'It's too uncomfortable, and I don't mind if they hit the floor. They are mine,' she added.
Her co-host, Hostin, also chimed in and said that bras are torture devices.
BEST WAY TO PUT ON A BRA? The co-hosts weigh in after two of the stars of 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' debated the right way to put on a bra on their podcast 'Reasonably Shady.' pic.twitter.com/lejewax3Qc — The View (@TheView) May 20, 2025
While Behar added that she left like letting her boobs loose as bras are uncomfortable.
'You know what I feel like doing right now? I feel like letting these girls loose,' Behar joked.
It's a known fact that women wear bras because their breasts need support. And as much as this is considered an everyday undergarment, sometimes it can get a little uncomfortable and overwhelming.
Which is why some women like Goldberg prefer comfort, choosing a no-bra option.
However, as much as not wearing a bra might feel comfortable there are disadvantages as well as advantages that come along with that decision.
Advantages of not wearing a bra:
According to an article by Ria Bhagwat on the 'Real Simple' website, there are benefits of not wearing a bra which includes refining your muscle tone and improving your skin's health.
'Not wearing a bra forces the muscles in your chest and back to work harder to support your breasts, and this engagement may lead to improved muscle tone over time,' they wrote.
They added: 'Going braless, even for short periods, can help prevent painful chafing and rubbing along the shoulders, rib and back."
Disadvantages of not wearing a bra:
Not wearing a bra will eventually lead to your breasts sagging or even back problems.
Several years of not wearing a bra will lead to your breasts sagging, especially if you have bigger breasts.
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