The much-anticipated “Sister Act 3” is on its way, and no one is more excited than Whoopi Goldberg, who is set to reprise her iconic role as Sister Mary Clarence. “It’s coming. It’s coming around the mountain. When it comes, it’ll be here soon,” Goldberg shared enthusiastically. She added, “We need to laugh. You know, I don’t know what we’re going into, but whatever it is, I’m going to need to chuckle a lot.”

Goldberg’s return as Sister Mary Clarence has fans buzzing, and her enthusiasm is infectious. “Nothing makes me happier,” she said about her love for singing and performing. “I love to sing. It’ll be here soon. I’m excited. It’s time for it.”

While Whoopi is set to lead the cast, there’s curiosity about whether Jennifer Love Hewitt, her co-star from “Sister Act 2,” will join the third installment.

“Listen, I would love to be in the third one. I have put it out there. I have said: give me a ring,” Hewitt expressed. Although uncertain about her involvement, she praised Goldberg’s impact on her life and career, recalling, “Whoopi Goldberg made my life in this movie. She was so kind and so amazing and taught me so much. She’s my heart.”

In the midst of the “Sister Act 3” excitement, Goldberg also took a moment to celebrate her longtime friend, Patti LaBelle, at her 80th birthday party in New York City. “Happy birthday,” she wished LaBelle, sharing fond memories from their time together. “I was in Europe and we saw that she was performing. I sent her a note saying, ‘I’m so glad to be here, I bought tickets,’ and she was rolling across the stage. It was one of the best times I’ve ever had.”

Goldberg lauded LaBelle’s versatility and contributions to the music industry. “What makes her an icon is the fact that there is not a genre of music that she can’t do,” Goldberg said. “There’s not anything in this industry that she is not aware of. And some of the music, I mean, she can do ballad, she can do rock and roll, she can do soul. She can do anything.”

As fans eagerly await the release of “Sister Act 3,” Goldberg’s reflections on her friendships and experiences add a heartwarming touch to the anticipation. The film promises to bring much-needed laughter and joy, and Goldberg’s return as Sister Mary Clarence is sure to be a highlight for audiences everywhere.

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