In 1990, while Ghost was being cast, Hollywood’s biggest Black stars were auditioning—Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, even Oprah. But one name was missing. The studio wouldn’t consider Whoopi Goldberg, calling her “too funny” for a serious film.
Then Patrick Swayze was cast. His first question changed everything: “Why isn’t Whoopi in this movie?” When the studio pushed back, Swayze didn’t argue—he gave an ultimatum. No Whoopi, no movie.
He flew to meet her himself. She said yes. A year later, Whoopi Goldberg won an Oscar—becoming only the second Black woman in history to do so. One stand. One decision. A legacy changed
Then Patrick Swayze was cast. His first question changed everything: “Why isn’t Whoopi in this movie?” When the studio pushed back, Swayze didn’t argue—he gave an ultimatum. No Whoopi, no movie.
He flew to meet her himself. She said yes. A year later, Whoopi Goldberg won an Oscar—becoming only the second Black woman in history to do so. One stand. One decision. A legacy changed
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