Stellar Snippets
Oprah Winfrey's legendary 25-season talk show, with 47 Daytime Emmys and iconic interviews (remember Tom Cruise on the couch?), catapulted stars like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz.
Her net worth is entirely self-made and is 2.8 billion USD.
Born in rural Mississippi to a single mother, Oprah endured abuse, including sexual assaults by family members.
At 17, Oprah began in media at a local radio station. After college, she became the first Black female anchor at WLAC-TV Nashville.
Oprah found her true calling co-hosting WLS-TV Chicago's talk show, turning it from lowest to highest-rated in practically one day.
Roger Ebert noticed her talent, helping secure her own show with King World Productions. 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' debuted in September 1986.