Quick Info
| Profession | TV Show Host, Actress, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/01/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S. |
Latest News about Oprah Winfrey
27/04/2026
Oprah Winfrey signed a multiyear licensing agreement with Amazon to move her podcast, book club, and product recommendations to the platform. Starting in summer 2026, she will launch video podcasts twice a week, develop specials for her Favorite Things and Book Club series, and revive the full 25-season archive of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Oprah Gail Winfrey |
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| Nickname | Lady O |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Aquarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 169 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Nicolet High School, Wisconsin, USA |
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| College | East Literature Magnet School, Nashville, Tennessee State University |
| Degree | Degree in Communication |
Personal Life
| Religion | Monotheism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Vernon Winfrey |
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| Mother | Vernita Lee |
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Career
| Debut | 1976 |
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| Notable Achievement | The Oprah Winfrey Show aired 4,561 episodes over 25 seasons before concluding on May 25, 2011 |
| Net Worth | 3.2 billion USD (as of 2026) |
| Annual Earnings | 315 million USD |
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Favourites
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| Favourite Drink | Cocktail |
| Favourite Book | To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/oprah/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey | |
| https://twitter.com/Oprah |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Oprah Winfrey does not smoke. | |
| 2. Oprah Winfrey drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Oprah Winfrey was raised by her maternal grandparents in Mississippi until she was 6 years old. | |
| 4. Her birth name is 'Orpah' but she is called Oprah due to a birth certificate error. | |
| 5. In her childhood, Oprah was known as "The Preacher" for reciting Bible verses. | |
| 6. At 14, Oprah experienced sexual abuse and gave birth to a child who passed away soon after. | |
| 7. During her teenage years, Oprah experimented with drugs, including Cocaine. | |
| 8. In high school, she was elected President of the Student Council with the slogan, "Vote for the Grand Ole Oprah." | |
| 9. After high school, Oprah got her first job at a Nashville radio station. | |
| 10. During its peak, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" had around 13 million viewers nightly in 1991 and 1992. | |
| 11. In 2004, Oprah was the first black person in the top 50 most generous Americans. She donated around $400 million to education by 2012. | |
| 12. Oprah receives around 12,000 fan emails worldwide weekly. | |
| 13. She starts her day with Yoga and Meditation. | |
| 14. She is the wealthiest self-made woman in America and the wealthiest Black American in history. | |
| 15. She became a millionaire in 1989, crossed 500 million USD in net worth by 1995, and became a billionaire in 2000. |