Leslie Jones Turns “The View” into a Hilarious, Sweaty Conversation About Menopause
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A candid discussion about menopause and dating took an unexpected turn on Tuesday’s episode of “The View,” as comedian Leslie Jones openly shared her experiences with hot flashes while being playfully tended to by co-host Whoopi Goldberg. The segment, intended to promote Jones’ new comedy special, “Leslie Jones: Life Part 2,” quickly evolved into a memorable moment of shared experience and lighthearted banter.
A Hot Topic Takes Center Stage
The conversation shifted dramatically when Jones began to visibly sweat during a discussion with Goldberg, Joy Behar, and the rest of the “View” panel. Jones addressed the situation with characteristic humor, acknowledging she was experiencing a menopausal hot flash. “I’m always hot, babe,” Jones reportedly said, continuing to dab her face with a towel that appeared from under the table. She further explained, “I’m having that menopause. That pause, that pause.”
Jones described the intensity of her symptoms, joking that “the heat that comes off of me can light a small city in Guadalajara.” This prompted fellow panelist Sunny Hostin to begin fanning her with a notecard, a gesture quickly joined by Behar.
From Comedy to Comfort: Whoopi Goldberg Steps In
Despite attempts to steer the conversation back to Jones’ comedy show, the focus remained on her comfort. A turning point arrived when Goldberg left her seat to personally assist with dabbing Jones’ forehead. “I could die now,” Jones quipped, expressing her gratitude and playfully declaring the moment “a dream come true.”
The scene resonated with the audience, who appeared more captivated by the interaction between Jones and Goldberg than the planned discussion about dating. “Whoopi Goldberg wiping my sweat,” Jones declared, visibly relaxing into the experience.
A Disagreement on Menopause and Dating Advice
The conversation took another turn when Behar interjected, stating that Jones should be “over” menopause at age 58, revealing herself as an “armchair expert in female endocrinology.” Jones responded with a pointed look, prompting a cheerful interjection from Alyssa Farah Griffin who noted that “it’s different for everyone.”
A brief, playful disagreement ensued, with Jones questioning Behar’s assertion. Meanwhile, Goldberg continued to offer comfort, eventually resorting to blowing air on Jones as she returned to her chair.
The panel eventually circled back to the topic of dating, with Hostin inquiring about Jones’ experiences. Jones offered a blunt assessment, stating that the dating scene “is not bleak. It’s diabolical.”
A Cooling Solution and a Final Remark
After a commercial break, Behar presented Jones with a small electric fan, aiming to alleviate her discomfort. Jones, however, found the fan too strong, declaring, “Now I’m freezing.”
The segment concluded with Jones wryly observing, “It’s so sad that my whole spot is going to be about me sweating.” The moment served as a reminder of the often-unspoken realities of menopause and the power of shared experience, even – and perhaps especially – on live television.
