Things got unexpectedly real on The View this week.
What started off as a light-hearted chat about Gen Z workplace behavior turned into a surprisingly raw moment as the hosts opened up about crying on the job.
And it wasn’t just one tearful admission—turns out, a few of the ladies have had their share of emotional moments behind the scenes.
A Conversation About Safe Spaces Sparks Something Deeper
During Wednesday’s Hot Topics segment, Whoopi Goldberg, 69, brought up a recent article discussing how Gen Z employees often find emotional refuge in, of all places, workplace bathrooms.
The conversation began playfully, with Whoopi proudly declaring that she is her own safe space.
Sunny Hostin, 56, took a more serious stance. “I’ve never felt the luxury to
cry at work,” she said firmly. “I just focus on being excellent, doing my job, and going home.” But things took an unexpected turn when someone else chimed in with a very different perspective.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Opens Up About Crying at Work
The panel’s youngest member, Alyssa Farah Griffin, 35, casually admitted, “I cry at work—but I hide it so my bosses don’t know.”
That revelation clearly caught Sunny off guard, who asked, “You cry at work?”
With a laugh and zero hesitation, Griffin said, “I’ve cried at this job at least six times.
Have you done this job?” The audience chuckled, but her honesty landed.
To lighten the moment, Griffin showed a Simpsons meme of Bart revealing all his crying spots to Milhouse. “That’s every corner of this building,” she joked.
Why It’s Not Just a Gen Z Thing
Joy Behar wanted details and pressed Griffin for examples.
Griffin explained that The View can be a tough gig, especially when she’s the lone voice of a differing opinion at the table. “It’s a very hard job to do,” she admitted.
Sara Haines, 47, backed her up.
“Let’s clarify—it’s not just Gen Z,” she said, noting that while younger generations have the language to express these things, older generations have also dealt with workplace emotions—just more privately.
Haines even admitted to crying over breakups at work.
“I try to hide it, too,” she said. “But I hate bathrooms. I usually fake a coffee run with a friend and come back puffy-eyed.”
A Tough Job, But a Supportive Team
Griffin made it clear she’s not complaining.
“For the record, this is a great job,” she added, giving props to executive producer Brian Teta for his “great hugs” when things get overwhelming.
As the conversation wrapped, Goldberg offered a warm final word: “No one should be crying at this job.
Let us support you.” The audience responded with applause, underscoring how rare it is to see workplace vulnerability handled with such grace—especially on live TV.
Alyssa’s Journey to the Table
Griffin has been a permanent co-host on The View since 2022, after previously making guest appearances in 2021.
Before her television career, she held several high-profile government positions, including White House Director of Strategic Communications and Press Secretary for Vice President Mike Pence during the Trump administration.
Though she’s faced her fair share of political tension and on-air debates, this latest moment showed a more human side of Alyssa—and perhaps reminded viewers that even TV hosts have tearful days, just like the rest of us.
