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