Some celebrity moments go viral because they’re dramatic.
Some because they’re shocking.
And some — like this unexpectedly hilarious exchange between Whoopi Goldberg and Leslie Jones — go viral for the best reason possible:

They’re relentlessly human.

It happened on The View, during what was supposed to be a routine interview. Leslie Jones, comedian, actress, and professional scene-stealer, was in mid-story when a sudden wave of heat hit her — the kind every menopausal woman knows all too well. Within seconds she was fanning herself, laughing, and narrating the moment like only Leslie can:

“Lord, I am sweating like I ran here!”

The audience roared.
The hosts cracked up.
And then Whoopi Goldberg — in peak Whoopi fashion — slid in to save the day.

Whoopi’s Instincts Were Instant… and Iconic

Without missing a beat, Whoopi reached across the table, grabbed a handy paper fan, and began fanning Leslie herself. Not politely. Not gently.
Aggressively. Hilariously. Sister-in-solidarity style.

Leslie doubled over laughing.
The audience lost it.
And the internet did what the internet does best: it clipped, shared, remixed, and meme-ified the moment within minutes.

For a show known for strong opinions and fiery debates, this was something refreshingly different — two women simply being real, honest, and supportive in the most comical way possible.

Why the Moment Hit So Hard Online

It wasn’t just funny.
It wasn’t just relatable.

It was rare.

A superstar comedian openly talking about menopause on daytime TV…
Another superstar comedian helping her cool down…
And both of them treating the moment not as something to hide, but something to laugh about together.

Fans flooded the comment sections:

“THIS is female friendship!”
“Only Whoopi would start fanning you on live TV.”
“Leslie talking about menopause is the content I didn’t know I needed.”

It became an instant clip you can’t watch just once.

A Viral Reminder: Women’s Real Experiences Belong on TV

What made this moment powerful wasn’t its chaos — though that certainly helped.

It was the honesty.

No filters.
No shame.
No pretending menopause isn’t happening.

Just Leslie Jones being Leslie Jones — bold, blunt, hilarious —
and Whoopi Goldberg doing what Whoopi always does:
keeping it real and taking care of the people around her.

Want to see why this moment exploded online?

Why thousands of women said, “Finally, someone gets it”?
And why Leslie Jones’ menopausal chaos might be the funniest — and most relatable — daytime TV moment of the year?