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Oprah Gail Winfrey (/ ˈ oʊ p r ə /; born Orpah Gail Winfrey; January 29, 1954), also known mononymously as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor.
Jun 13, 2024 · Oprah Winfrey is an American television personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose syndicated daily talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, was among the most popular of the genre. She became one of the richest and most influential women in the United States.
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Feb 5, 2024 · Billionaire media executive and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey is best known for hosting her internationally popular talk show from 1986 to 2011. From there, she launched her television network,...
May 17, 2011 · At the age of 19, she became the youngest person and the first African-American woman to anchor the news at Nashville's WTVF-TV. She then relocated to Baltimore's WJZ-TV to co-anchor the "Six O'Clock News" and later went on to become co-host of its local talk show, People Are Talking.
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey on an isolated farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. Her name was supposed to be Orpah, from the Bible, but because of the difficulty of spelling and pronunciation, she was known as Oprah almost from birth.
Sep 7, 2016 · Oprah’s journey from a young teenager to a household name has been an inspiring one. In a world where women are still fighting for their right to choose ‑ be it to wear a burkini to the beach...
Aug 21, 2019 · A Childhood Biography of Oprah Winfrey. Humble Beginnings That Shaped an American Icon. More than a mere talk show host, Oprah Winfrey is an award-winning actress and producer, a media mogul, and a philanthropist. Many people count her among the most influential women internationally.
