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A legendary life
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Gail Winfrey
Born January 29, 1954
Media entrepreneur, interviewer, actress and philanthropist who transformed American daytime television.
Her story
A life that changed history
Oprah Winfrey turned a struggling Chicago program into The Oprah Winfrey Show, which became the highest-rated television talk show in the United States. Through Harpo Productions, the Oprah Winfrey Network, her book club and philanthropic initiatives, she built an influential media and charitable enterprise.
“What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.”
Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech, Golden Globe Awards, 2018