Whoopi Goldberg Recalls Breakthrough Role In 'The Color Purple' | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Before Whoopi Goldberg became a noted performer and gained success as an actor, she was offered a job at a mortuary applying make-up to the deceased. If that doesn't sound bad enough, her boss played a prank on her that stuck to this day. #WhoopiGoldberg #TheColorPurple #JonathanRoss Season 16, Episode 10 Original Broadcast Date: 3 April 2009 Subscribe to Friday Night With Jonathan Ross YouTube channel for weekly videos and the best bits from the show -    / fridaynightwithjonathanrossglobal   Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music. Follow the show on Twitter:   / wossy