By: Nicole B.
By: Nicole B.
Early Life
Born January 29, 1954 to unwed parentsSent to live with grandmaA tragic beginning tragic beginning to a successful life.
Growing Up
• Lived with multiple relatives• Pregnant at 14• Gave birth premature baby died.
Talk Show
September 8, 1986 1st women owner & producer of talk
show highest-rated talk show in American
television history 22 seasons 3,000 episodes
Tom cruise is says he’s in love on Oprah’s talk show.
The Oprah MagazineApril 19, 2002.7 million copies a monthOprah is always on the cover
Book club
Oprah loves books Start in 1996 Alter best-seller lists does not benefit
financially
Charity Work
Angel Network 1997Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Boy and Girls Club $80 million $80 million public donations
Inspire people & make a difference in the lives of others
Awards
Favorite talk show host Female star of the year Best supporting role in The Color Purple Lifetime achievement award