Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal Pay Tribute To 'Brother' Robin Williams

The actors paid tribute to their late friend at the Kennedy Center Honors, which took place Dec. 3.

Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal became visibly emotional at the Kennedy Center Honors this month during a brief but heartfelt salute to their late friend, Robin Williams.

Goldberg paid tribute to Williams at the ceremony, which took place Dec. 3 in Washington, D.C., but was broadcast by CBS on Wednesday, during her speech celebrating Crystal, who was one of the night’s honorees.

“I want to acknowledge that the person who also should be standing here with me is our brother, Robin,” Goldberg said as she gestured to an empty space beside her on the stage.

After taking a pause to regain her composure, “The View” co-host went on to praise Crystal, who she described as a “mensch” and a “national treasure.”

“You are my family, you’re my big brother, and you have no idea what an honor it is to see you get your due,” she said. “I love you.”