Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg's affair remains one of Hollywood's most talked-about romances, sparking headlines from 1992 through to their painful split in late 1994. The relationship cost Danson a marriage and an estimated $30 million, and left both stars with lasting regret. This article covers how they met, what happened between them, and whether they are still friends today.
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The pair first crossed paths in 1988, when they both appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show. When the show's host suggested that a woman in showbusiness could be either funny or attractive — but not both — Danson reportedly disagreed.
In 1992, their friendship turned romantic when they began an affair on the set of their film Made in America. From the start of filming, Ted and Whoopi were pulling pranks on one another and spending an increasing amount of time together.
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Ted was married to his second wife, Cassandra Coates, when he sparked up a romance with Whoopi. While the co-stars attempted to keep their relationship a secret, tabloids soon got wind of it and word got back to Coates, who swiftly filed for divorce.
