Who is Whoopi Goldberg's daughter's father, Alvin Martin?

Who is Whoopi Goldberg's daughter's father, Alvin Martin?

Alvin Martin is an American drug counsellor born and raised in Merseyside, England. He is famous for being Whoopi Goldberg’s former husband, to whom he was married for a short time. The two were blessed with a child named Alexandrea Martin, who has successfully followed in her mother’s footsteps. Let us find out more about Alvin Martin, Alexandrea’s father.

Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg
Alvin Martin poses for a photo with ex-wife Whoopi Goldberg. Photo: Tuko (modified by author)
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Whoopi Goldberg, a renowned American media personality, comedian and talk show host has one child from Alvin Martin, who fell pregnant from him during her school days. Despite her life challenges, it is no secret that Whoopi has boldly made a name for herself. Her daughter Alexandrea is a mother of three children who have made Whoopi a grandmother.

Profile summary and bio

Full nameAlvin Louise Martin
Gender Male
Date of birth29 July 1958
Age 65 years old
Zodiac signLeo
Place of birthMerseyside, England
Current residenceUnited States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
SexualityStraight
Height in feet6'0"
Height in centimetres182 cm
Weight in kilograms 71 kg
Weight in pounds156 Ibs
Eye colourBrown
Hair colourWhite
ChildrenAlexandrea Martin
Marital statusDivorced
OccupationDrug counsellor
Net worthApproximately $2 million

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Who are Whoopi Goldberg’s children?

Whoopi Goldberg has one daughter named Alexandrea Martin. She was born in the United States of America on 9 May 1973 and is fifty years old as of 2023. Alex is an American actress and film producer whose productions include Strange as Angels, Call Me Claus, Sensitive Men, and Descendants. Alex has cemented her name in America’s entertainment industry and her mother has been her greatest inspiration.

Who is Alvin Martin?

Alvin Louise Martin is an American drug counsellor originally from England and is best known for being Whoopi Goldberg’s first ex-husband. He became well-known in America following his relationship with Whoopi but is currently divorced and single. The 65-year-old reportedly lives a simple life with no social media activity and helps people overcome drug addiction.

The father of Whoopi Goldberg’s grandchildren

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Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg

The two met in the 1970s in a rehab centre when Whoopi was battling her drug addiction. Alvin was always there for Whoopi, and in 1972, she got pregnant from him.

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A photo of renowned American media personality and film producer Whoopi Goldberg. Photo: @whoopigoldberg (modified by author)
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They tied the knot in a private ceremony. However, their marriage did not last forever as they got divorced after six years. Sources state that Whoopi blamed herself and further mentioned that she found it difficult to commit to her marriage. Their divorce was finalized in 1979.

Who is the father of Whoopi Goldberg’s daughter?

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Alvin Martin is the father of Whoopi Goldberg’s daughter, Alex, who was conceived when her mother was 18 years old. Reports point out that Whoopi had to drop out of school after she got pregnant, but her then-husband was supportive during that time. Research is yet to find details about Alvin's relationship with her daughter.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s net worth

Whoopi Goldberg has had huge success in her career in the entertainment industry, where she accrued an estimated net worth of approximately $60 million and an annual salary of $8 million. I

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Alvin Martin’s marriage with Whoopi Goldberg might not have lasted for many years. Still, his marriage blessed him with a daughter doing amazing things and has taken America’s entertainment industry by storm.

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Tshepiso Ntombela (Lifestyle writer) Tshepiso Ntombela is a Wits Journalism graduate from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has journalistic experience obtained in 2021 from Wits Vuvuzela, a community newspaper where his tasks were inclusive of news and feature writing, subediting, photography and videography as well as source interviewing. He's currently undergoing an Internship at the Wits Centre for Journalism. In 2023, Tshepiso finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: tshepisontombela62@gmail.com