India, Feb. 18 -- Whoopi Goldberg explained on Tuesday's episode of The View why she is named in the Epstein files, while dismissing claims that she was associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The Sister Act actress' name did appear in the files.

"In the name of transparency, my name is in the files. Yes!" Goldberg said.

She then went on to read the May 2013 email where her name was mentioned, which said that she needed a "plane to get to Monaco" for a charity event.

Epstein denied the plane request, writing in response, "No thanks."

Goldberg's co-host Joy Behar then said, "So in other words, anybody can be on this list?"

"This is my point because when I tell you, people are trying to turn me into . I wasn't his girlfriend, I wasn't his fri...