Overview

• Alyssa Farah Griffin disclosed she has cried at least six times backstage, describing the challenge of being the only conservative voice on a five-person panel.
• The revelation came during a discussion on Gen Z stress and a Vice study about workplace “bathroom camping,” linking her experience to broader professional vulnerability.
• Whoopi Goldberg responded by expressing shock and offering support, stating that no one should be made to cry at work.
• Executive producer Brian Teta has comforted Griffin with backstage hugs whenever she has broken down.
• Since joining The View full time in 2022, Griffin’s admission has prompted discussion of emotional wellness and ideological isolation in media roles.