Whoopi Goldberg faces fresh criticism over past role ahead of the Oscars

Before Whoopi Goldberg became a powerhouse of political commentary and comedy on The View, she lit up the big screen with unforgettable movie roles.

While Whoopi quickly settled into her role as moderator on The View, she often continues her acting career on Broadway or the big screen for movies.

Everyone remembers her for her roles in Ghost, alongside Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, Sister Act, and The Color Purple.

Whoopi won an Academy Award for her role in Ghost, then went on to win Golden Globes for both Ghost and The Color Purple, but not all of her roles were fan favorites.

One of her lesser-known roles in a television miniseries is getting noticed before Whoopi’s presentation at the Oscars this year.

A Facebook group brought up one of Whoopi’s roles, this time in the 1999 fantasy television miniseries The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns, where she plays the Grand Banshee.