Oprah Winfrey
Biography, Age, Net Worth, House, Cars, Partner, Parents, Children, Books & Movies
Oprah Winfrey’s Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Oprah Winfrey |
| Real Name: | Orpah Gail Winfrey |
| Occupation: | TV host, Producer, Media Executive, Author, Actress, Philanthropist and Businesswoman |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | |
| Place of Birth: | Kosciusko, Mississippi |
| Gender: | Female |
| Nationality: | American |
| Marital Status: | Engaged |
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| Height: | 5Ft 6In |
| Net Worth: | $2.8B |
Oprah Winfrey Biography
Family
Parents
Oprah grew up in abject poverty and was primarily raised by her grandmother. She was the only child of an unmarried mother named Vernita Lee, who had a brief relationship with a nearby stationed soldier named Vernon Winfrey.
Siblings
Winfrey’s mother, Vernita, gave birth to Patricia when Winfrey was six years old; Patricia passed away in 2003. Lee gave birth to a third child, who she gave up for adoption since she couldn’t afford to care for her. Only in 2010 did Winfrey learn about her step-sister. Winfrey’s half-brother, Jeffery, was born to Lee; he passed away in 1989 as a result of issues related to AIDS. Her half-sister is Patricia Lofton. They have different fathers but the same mother.
Children
She was molested by her aunts, cousins, and acquaintances while living with her family, so she fled at 13. She became pregnant when she was fourteen, and her son Canaan was born prematurely and passed away soon after. Both appreciation and curiosity have been expressed in response to Oprah’s decision to forgo having children. She has been transparent about her decision to forego parenting, stating that she wants to put her career goals and commitment to positively impacting society first.
Partner
Although she has never wed, she has dated famous people like Roger Ebert and John Tesh. Since 1986, she and her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, have formally dated. He is an American entrepreneur.
Lifestyle
Winfrey’s story is quite eventful; she has lived an eventful life so far. She made it known to the public that when she was nine years old, a family member sexually assaulted her. She also revealed that she gave birth at 14 and that the child died in infancy. Winfrey has advocated for support groups to assist sexual abuse survivors by drawing on her personal experience. Over 400 scholarships have been donated to Morehouse College by the charitable talk show presenter. She was also listed among the top 50 most-giving Americans. She received a job offer as a co-anchor from the neighbourhood CBS television station in Nashville, Tennessee, when she was still a teenager. She declined it three times. After the fourth offer, Oprah Winfrey, then 19 years old, said yes.
The outstanding television personality supported Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential race. Her popularity was regarded as a crucial element in Obama’s eventual triumph. She performed Eudora’s voice in the 2009 movie “The Princess and the Frog.” The NAACP awarded this remarkable artist the “Spingarn Medal” in 2000. She received the “Presidential Medal of Freedom” in 2013. She has also received numerous accolades and honours for her work in acting and television.
Net Worth
One of the world’s most well-known and important people, Oprah Winfrey, is the wealthiest self-made lady in America. She reportedly has a net worth of $2.8 billion.
Cars
Oprah is a wealthy celebrity with an admirable collection in her garage, including high-end autos like a Tesla Model S, Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe, Lincoln Navigator, and vintage models like the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. Discussing Oprah’s automobiles without bringing up her famed car giveaway is impossible. As an anniversary stunt, this occurred during Oprah’s 19th season. The show’s female host distributed 276 Pontiac G6 cars to everyone in the studio that day.
House
She resides in California on a property known as “The Promised Land.” She currently owns six residences, six in Montecito, California, and one in Maui, Hawaii, where she can escape the hectic pace of California. On the other hand, she also makes one of the two Montecito homes her residence, where she spends most of her time. In California’s Montecito, she resides in her primary residence. The 70-acre estate was purchased by her for $50 million (19 billion) in 2001, but its estimated value is $100 million.
Books
Winfrey significantly contributed to the book industry by hosting “Oprah’s Book Club” as part of her television show. Due to the campaign, several unknown authors shot to the top of bestseller lists, bringing reading to a new level of popularity. The Winfrey Book Club is still going. For her 2018 book “Becoming,” which was published, she reportedly spoke with former First Lady Michelle Obama in 2018.
Other books by Oprah Winfrey (according to Wikipedia) include,
- Winfrey, Oprah (1996). The Uncommon Wisdom of Oprah Winfrey: A Portrait in Her Own Words
- Winfrey, Oprah (1998). Journey to Beloved (Photography by Ken Regan)
- Winfrey, Oprah (1998). Make the Connection: Ten Steps to a Better Body and a Better Life (co-authored with Bob Greene)
- Winfrey, Oprah (2000). Oprah Winfrey: The Soul and Spirit of a Superstar
- Winfrey, Oprah (2014). What I Know for Sure
- Winfrey, Oprah (2016). Mr. or Ms. Just Right (co-authored with B. Grace)
- Winfrey, Oprah (2017). Food, Health and Happiness
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Winfrey, Oprah (2017). The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations
- Winfrey, Oprah (2017). The Wisdom Journal: The Companion to The Wisdom of Sundays
- Winfrey, Oprah (2019). The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose
- Winfrey, Oprah (2021). What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (co-authored with B. Perry)
About Oprah Winfrey
- Mair, George (2001). Oprah Winfrey: The Real Story. Citadel Press.
- Cooper, Irene (2007). Oprah Winfrey. Viking.
Movies
The legendary performer debuted in the acting world in 1985, ushering in a burgeoning acting career. She has been a successful actor and producer; the list of films and TV shows reflects that.
They include The Color Purple, Native Son, The Women of Brewster Place, There Are No Children Here, Ellen, Before Women Had Wings, Our Friend, Martin Bee Movie, The Princess and the Frog, A Wrinkle in Time, Crow: The Legend Overexposed, ABC Afterschool Special, The Wedding, David and Lisa, Tuesdays with Morrie Amy and Isabelle, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Legends Ball, Building a Dream, The Great Debaters, The Dr. Oz Show, Christmas at the White House, Precious, The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special, Your Show, Extraordinary Mom, Queen Sugar, Love Is When They See Us, David Makes Man, and The Water Man, amongst others.
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