She never graduated from college, either, having dropped out of high school (viaOK!).

However, in 2003, shewasappointed as aUNICEFGoodwill Ambassador.

In addition to her acting career, Goldberg has written a number of children’s books.

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And since 2007, when she joined “The View,” she’s been doing just that.

This is what President Joe Biden did on September 28, as he gave an address on hunger.

“Jackie, are you here?

Whoopi Goldberg talking

“The Washington Postsays Biden called out to the audience.

Biden was referring to Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.

), who died in an August car accident in her home state.

The author signs a copy of her book

News & World Report).

Still, even for thegaffe-prone Biden, 79, the faux pas was a shocker.

Reaction fell true to form.

Reporters flocked to Biden’s press team.

At one point, Goldberg retorted: “[W]e can talk about who it could be.

You don’t know” (viaDecider).