Oprah Winfrey
- Birthplace: Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA
- Birthday: January 29, 1954
A one-woman multi-media empire who was simultaneously embraced as a relatable “friend” figure by millions of loyal fans, Oprah Winfrey’s business acumen and personal accessibility made her one of the most powerful and beloved figures in America. Winfrey’s daytime television staple “The Oprah Winfrey Show” was the number one daytime talk show for 20 years, and positioned Winfrey as a positive, encouraging voice, unafraid to be candid about her own personal hurdles so as to empower women to rise above setbacks and reach their own pote…more
