United Kingdom, March 7 -- Whoopi Goldberg has slammed critics for branding Anne Hathaway's character "disgusting" for dating a younger man in her upcoming film 'The Idea of You'.

'The Color Purple' actress, 68, hit out after a trailer for the film revealed Anne is playing a 41-year-old mom who dates a 29-year-old pop star (played by Nicholas Galitzine) in the movie.

Whoopi blasted on 'The View' about a backlash to the plot from trolls: "Apparently, the Internet is divided on it.

"Some call the age gap disgusting, while others say they're here for it."

Whoopi stressed the plot of the 'The Idea of You' is "not new" and listed a string of celebrities who have younger partners in real life.

She added: "What is the problem?! If you don't...