Oprah Sentence Examples

Oprah, as she has many times before, is pioneering a new sort of female boldness.

Oprah loves this company, which has also gotten rave reviews in the New York Times, InStyle, People and USA Today.

To have a wealthy and powerful woman such as Oprah step out and declare to the world "This is me!" was something that very few, if any, celebrities had done in the past.

In between the girlish innocence of pink and the seductiveness of red, coral was recently promoted by Oprah as a makeup shade you can count on.

Her use of experimental lighting, unique poses and bold backdrops also make her popular among Hollywood’s elite, including Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey and Dustin Hoffman.

More than anything else, Oprah is a picture of perseverance and triumph, proof that we really can overcome any adversity.

However, people in the rural Mississippi town found Orpah difficult to pronounce and the baby was frequently called "Oprah."

By the end of 1985, AM Chicago had a new name, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which became nationally syndicated in 1986.

The Oprah Winfrey Show lasted much longer than the star originally intended it to.

In 2006 she began her own XM Satellite Radio channel, Oprah Radio, which features her best friend Gayle King and other personalities.

Winfrey has also co-authored five books and been publishing O, The Oprah Magazine since 2000.

In 2000, she created Oprah's Angel Network.

She also began "Oprah's Child Predator Watch List" that helps track down suspected child molesters.

In 2007, Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.

The name of Winfrey's production company, Harpo, is Oprah spelled backwards.

There is no denying that Oprah Winfrey is the most influential woman in entertainment, and arguably, she could also be the most influential woman in the world.

Rosie O'Donnell vs. Oprah Winfrey - A popcorn vendor died when Oprah accidentally knocked a spotlight on top of him.

Oprah eventually shoved Rosie into the Dome of Devastation, slicing her up in cubes.

Perhaps that was also the reason behind him jumping on Oprah's couch declaring his love for Holmes.

First, Cruise's outrageous behavior over the past year, like leaping on Oprah's couch to proclaim his love of Katie Holmes and his criticism of psychiatry and medications, has dropped him from the Hollywood darlings list.

Dr. Phil became the go-to guy for "get real" advice with the help of his biggest fan, Oprah.

In 1998, when Oprah was sued by Amarillo, TX, based beef industry workers, she hired Courtroom Sciences to help with jury selection.

His first visit was so popular that Oprah created a weekly segment around him, giving him the title of Relationship and Life Strategy Expert.

In 2002, Oprah gave Dr. Phil his own spin-off TV show, produced by her own Harpo Studios.

Janet Jackson refused to speak of the incident for more than two years, until September, 2006, when she sat down with Oprah to discuss it for what she said would be "the first and the last time."

Kirstie Alley even paraded her new bikini bod on Oprah.

This latest verbal assault comes just days after Lindsay Lohan told Oprah that she is not the "party girl" that the media makes her out to be.

Lindsay Lohan appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in early November to promote the movie Bobby and speak out about how the media portrays her as a party girl.

Vince Vaughn threatened to sue some tabloids over a story that alleged he and Aniston had broken up in October, while Aniston appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on October 11 to say they were still together.

Oprah Winfrey is well known for becoming a media icon over the years.

By now, we're all familiar with Winfrey's famous giveaways on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

The two series, titled Oprah Winfrey's The Big Give and Your Money or Your Life will provide a different departure from some of the reality show topics that grace our television screens.

According to a press release from ABC and Oprah's Harpo production company, Your Money or Your Life looks at families in crisis.

Born in 1954, talk show host, actress, and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey overcame a childhood filled with poverty and abuse to become one of the most influential women in Hollywood.

Oprah Winfrey took a chance on Ray, helping her secure her own daytime talk show, The Rachael Ray Show.

During an appearance on Oprah Winfrey's talk show, she said that she would be recording her album in March 2007, with a release date expected in late 2007.

Oprah Winfrey's upcoming appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show is sure to be a thrilling episode for fans of both hosts.

DeGeneres has interviewed her fair share of celebrities and entertaining guests, but has never had Oprah as a guest.

Oprah Winfrey has been a pioneer among daytime talk show hosts, with the highest-rated talk show in television history.

The Oprah Winfrey Show became a national program in September 1986 and catapulted Winfrey's career.

Winfrey's next project is The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special, where celebrities will be interviewing one another.

Nationally knows as TomKat, they gained notoriety after Tom bounced on the couch at The Oprah Winfrey Show like a giddy child.

In September 2003, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil got some competition on the talk-show circuit.

Her mature rendition of Respect caught Oprah Winfrey's eye too, and Joanna was invited to sing on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

In November 2006, Alley appeared on Oprah to reveal her new slim figure in a bathing suit.

The now famous "Oprah - Uma" introduction didn't win him many positive reviews among critics, but fans still loved him for the quirky gag and other jokes throughout the telecast.

And while he has no formal journalism training, he is ranked at the top of his profession, not only questioning others, but also being the subject of many interviews including those by Larry King, Oprah and Stephen Colbert.

The film has been four years in the making, and includes the vocal talents of Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Oprah Winfrey and Chris Rock.

Move over Tom Cruise, talk show diva Oprah Winfrey is now the world's most powerful celebrity, according to Forbes' annual "Celebrity 100 Power List," which was released in June 2007.

Oprah, who topped the list in 2005, regained her number one position and is said to have earned a whopping $260 million over the last year.

In her attempt to help others, in January 2007, she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.

For example, here you'll see George Clooney's Italian villa, David and Victoria Beckham's English home, and Oprah's California mansion.

Who could forget when he jumped on Oprah's couch?

As if Oprah needs a bigger paycheck -- she tops the list of the highest paid stars on television.

It's no secret that Oprah Winfrey is rolling in dough, but TV Guide magazine's list of the top TV earners gives the hard dollar figure.

Oprah, who climbed to success as host (and supervising producer) of The Oprah Winfrey Show, takes the top spot, earning $260 million each year.

In June 2007, Forbes named Oprah the world's most powerful celebrity, reporting that overall, she was worth a whopping $1.5 billion.

She has previously expressed a desire to become a mother in an interview published in InStyle magazine and on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Much of her act delves into the life of celebrities and their shortcomings, and few celebs are safe - not even Oprah Winfrey.

In 1989, Oprah Winfrey appeared on the cover of TV Guide in a stunning sequined gown that made her body look outrageously hot.

Shortly after the cover ran the world discovered that the only thing real in the picture was Oprah's head; the body belonged to actress Ann-Margret.

He has appeared on numerous television talk shows, including Live with Regis and Kelly, Oprah, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and others.

Oprah Winfrey - Is there no end to this woman's giving?

Celebrities supporting presidential candidates is not new, which is why it comes as no surprise that Oprah Winfrey has officially backed Barack Obama as her choice for president.

Now that Oprah Winfrey has joined the Obama camp, it is likely that things will change in people's minds and in the polls.

Throw Oprah Winfrey in the mix and it is guaranteed that the current 9% difference between Obama and Clinton will begin to shrink.

The difference here is that no other celebrity has ever had the clout that Oprah Winfrey has.

Other celebs include Ben Affleck, Jack Black, Russell Simmons and Oprah Winfrey, among others, but there really is no telling whether or not encouragement from celebrities actually gets young adults out and voting.

Blaine performed the trick during a live taping of the Oprah Winfrey show.

Apparently, he revealed to Oprah that he was attempting to reach his personal goal of 23 minutes.

Another revealing moment was when Oprah asked him what he was thinking about while not breathing for nearly 20 minutes - Blaine looked at Oprah and not skipping beat, replied "You."

You don't really expect to read the words "Jimmy Kimmel bio" and then see the name Oprah in the article, but the two do have something pretty big in common…a Daytime Emmy Award.

She was also tapped by Oprah herself to play the lead role of Celie in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical The Color Purple, and she also has a new album in the works slated for release in 2009.

Many of them, like Oprah, admit the weight gain and vow to do something about it.

West, along with Jerry Seinfeld, Rihanna and Oprah (via satellite), was among the first guests on his inaugural episode of The Jay Leno Show.

The biggest family secret Phillips shared with the world, not only on Oprah but also in her book, is that she claims that she and her father had an incestuous relationship for 10 years.

After a 25 year run, Oprah Winfrey is saying goodbye as she announces that her show is going off the air in 2011.

Winfrey took a nostalgic look back at her 25 years, talking about how she was nervous when the Oprah Winfrey Show first aired in 1986.

Though the daytime talk show queen is leaving the show that transformed her into the media powerhouse she is today, Oprah isn't going off the airwaves completely.

Talks have been reportedly in the works for a new type of Oprah show.

This time, it's a joint venture between the Discovery Channel and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

The channel is pulling the plug on its health channel and putting the Oprah Winfrey Network in its place.

It is rumored that Oprah's favorite doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz, will be getting his own show in the CBS timeslot filled by the Oprah Winfrey Show, for two and a half decades.

For her final year, Oprah promises that she is going to "knock your socks off" and so far she has delivered.

For the season opener, Oprah shut down Chicago's famed "Magnificent Mile" for an outdoor block party featuring performances by the Black Eyed Peas and Rascal Flatts.

Stewart also penned several books on home renovations and gardening and became a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, among other talk shows.

Gerald sat down with Oprah for an interview and before it got fully underway, he admitted to being "in denial" for three decades, followed by "I just want to say I'm sorry."

Certain celebs, like Kirstie Alley and Oprah Winfrey, tend to feel this particular interest more than other.Likewise, if a female celebrity has breast enhancement surgery, interest in her before and after measurements soars.

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey owns a plane which seats nine passengers, made by the Bombardier company.

A severe diet brought her down to where she was comfortable appearing on Oprah in a bikini, but once again she gained it all back - and then some.

Further appearances included being a guest on Oprah, as well as guest parts on established shows such as Boston Legal, The Practice, and Yes Dear.

Oprah's talk show was at the top of the ratings for its entire twenty-five year run.

The Extra-Terrestrial, and Schindler's List, and also worked with Oprah Winfrey on The Color Purple.

Even major celebrities like Oprah have profiled the various dressy T shirts out there on her website, and many of these can be found in girls sizes simply by visiting your local department store or online shop.

For example, sellers have sold the Happyland Co.'s black pearl spider ring that Oprah Winfrey once listed as one of her favorite things.

Several fashion magazines have featured Avenue clothing including Glamour, Redbook, Allure and O, the Oprah Magazine.

The Oprah store is an excellent shopping source for plus size women.

It carries a sporty stretch fleece hoodie with a V-neck and the Oprah Winfrey Show logo, so you can watch and wear Oprah while you work out.

Tailor the slip you need to meet your needs, just like Oprah Winfrey's stylist customizes her shapewear to give her that flawless look.

Well, it is all very positive, of course, and they are all anxious to see it on The New York Times' Best Seller list or even part of Oprah's Book Club!

Personal trainer Bob Greene (seen on Oprah many times) helped develop the game.

Some experts such as Dr. Oz, Oprah's health expert, also cite the alcohol content in wine as having health benefits.

He became a National Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and had the chance to meet Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou and Jimmy Carter to discuss his work and his hopes for peace in the world.

In May 2005, Tom made a memorable appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in which he jumped on her couch and professed his undying devotion to Katie.

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth defended her choice by saying, "Apples are so sweet and they're wholesome."

Famous firstborn children include Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, Oprah Winfrey, Walter Cronkite, and Rush Limbaugh.

During an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Nicole Richie said she began experimenting with drugs and alcohol at the age of 13.

According to the interview between Beatie and Oprah, Beatie had been off the testosterone for two years before trying to conceive.

Featured on Oprah, creator and founder Sara Blakely tells of how she came up with the idea for the now legendary body shaper.

The most popular is the Sonatina, which was highlighted on the Oprah Winfrey Show and in O, the Oprah Magazine.

The answer is most certainly yes, and the focus of those donations provides some insight into the beliefs and values of Oprah herself.

According to a 2007 slideshow by Forbes, Oprah Winfrey made the list of the "Richest 20 Women in Entertainment," netting an impressive $2 million every year, and over $225 million each year from a variety of other sources.

All of this wealth begs the question; does Oprah Winfrey donate to any charities?

According to LookToTheStars.com, Oprah has "supported" a list of twelve charities, including the Clinton Foundation, Free the Children, Women for Women International, and Project Cuddle.

However, where has Oprah actually "dug deep" and invested some of her own cash to support specific causes?

As part of the total $4 million contribution to educational programs from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation in 2008, Oprah personally sent a $365,000 check to Ron Clark, the founder of a private academy in a poor South Atlanta neighborhood.

Along with the check, Oprah personally wrote a note to Clark where she told him that he was making a "profound difference" with his teaching.

According to Clark's comments to the press, the school has to raise its own funds in order to remain in operation, so Oprah's check was a miracle for the children who attended the school under scholarship funds.

Oprah likely turned her attention toward the school after Clark's students produced a powerful political rap video titled "Vote However U Like," published to YouTube during the last presidential election and picked up by major TV networks.

In 2004, Oprah donated $5 million toward scholarships for students attending Morehouse College in Atlanta.

According to news reports Oprah donated to the school before, and with this donation her total gift as of 2004 was $12 million.

Oprah told reporters that she originally wanted to help 100 students successfully graduate, but as of 2004 her goal was to help 1,000 students make it through.

In 2008, Oprah surprised the group, the "Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro" with a check for $220,000 and a promise of a total of $1 million toward a scholarship program.

The goal of Oprah's donation was to infuse money into a community that was founded in 1900 by black American investors.

The Concerned Citizens group seeks to improve the quality of life in Whitesboro, and Oprah's $1 million contribution would go directly toward their goals of developing the community's youth.

The hospital is located near the community where Oprah has a house in Montecito.

Overall, Oprah donates to charity often.

If charitable giving provides a window into a celebrity's personal beliefs and convictions, then Oprah's giving reveals that she has a very strong sense of personal heritage, and believes in the importance of giving back to the community.

Many people ask what foundation does Oprah Winfrey support since this philanthropist is always giving so much of herself and her resources.

There are many charities supported by Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah has created her very own foundation to make sure that she is able to give back to the community and share her wealth and good fortune.

Always working hard, Oprah spreads her efforts out to cover important areas such as poverty and educating the underprivileged.

Oprah has charities that she personally is involved with these are the Angel Network and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation.

Oprah's Angel Network is a non profit, volunteer organization that inspires others to make a difference in the lives of others.

Oprah's vision is to inspire people to help others rise to their potential.

Part of the Angel Network, O Ambassadors is a school-based program created by Oprah's Angel Network and Free The Children.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation is a huge priority for Oprah Winfrey.

In addition to the Angel Network, Oprah has focused her energy on creating The Oprah Winfrey Foundation Leadership Academy.

The Oprah Winfrey Foundation was created to operate the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.

In addition to her own charities, Oprah gives generously to various causes.

The Clinton Foundation has received support from many celebrities including Oprah Winfrey.

Free The Children is a foundation that Oprah believes strongly in.

Oprah has been known to do outrageous give-aways to her show's audience.

The answer to the question of what foundation does Oprah Winfrey support is quite simple.

The media coverage of Oprah Winfrey giving to charities has been expansive over the years.

From fundraiser auctions to opening her own school in South Africa, Oprah's humanitarianism has made a major impact on the world.

Oprah Winfrey was born in impoverished rural Mississippi to a teenage mother.

She was raped at age nine and became pregnant at age 14 - but instead of hardening her heart and closing herself off to society, Oprah worked her way to the top without ever forgetting about her tough and humble beginnings.

Winfrey's main charity, Oprah's Angel Network, was founded in 1998.

At a recent count, Oprah's Angel Network has raised over $51 million and Oprah pays administrative costs herself so that all of the fundraised money goes directly to philanthropy.

Oprah's Angel Network is regularly featured on her daily talk show, and she has dedicated special episodes solely focusing on the organization.

Personally, Oprah gives away more money behind the scenes.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa was founded in 2007 and is located near Johannesburg.

Through the academy, Oprah is instilling the importance of philanthropy in young women and regenerating her own passions for helping others.

Beyond the above mentioned examples, Oprah has contributed to many other groups.

Oprah Winfrey continues to give generously to multiple projects and groups working to make the world a better place.

Oprah showcased it on her show and in true Oprah style; it took off like wild fire.

She has appeared on the Today show, Oprah and The View, and has been interviewed in such publications as the New York Times, USA Today, Cosmopolitan and Time Magazine.

Oprah interviewed Edward as well as scientist and author Dean Radin who reported that "thousands of studies" confirm the reality of such psychic abilities.

However in recent years, this controversial subject has seeped into what Carl Jung termed "the collective unconscious", to the point where even Dr. Brian Weiss, a respected therapist, was featured on Oprah to discuss the topic.

In addition, Ramsey appears frequently on popular television programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and 60 Minutes to offer his no-nonsense brand of financial advice.

Suze Orman is also the host of a weekend financial planning show for CNBC called The Suze Orman Show, a contributing editor for O, The Oprah Magazine, and the top female motivational speaker in the United States.

At times, KFC might offer special coupons as part of a promotion with another company or person, like the Oprah coupon for grilled chicken that was offered to promote the new menu item at KFC restaurants.

Helping teens understand to make better decisions regarding money is something Rabbi Shmuley Boteach talks about frequently on Oprah Radio.

This is going to be your year to finally make like Oprah and get fit.

The Beauty is the watch of choice for female celebrities like Oprah Winfrey due to its combination of delicate beauty and rugged durability.

Coming from modest roots and a childhood filled with sexual abuse, Oprah embarked on a television career that led to worldwide notoriety today.

In fact, followers of Oprah tend to be so loyal and enthusiastic that some critics have coined the term "the cult of Oprah.

The origins of the acai berry diet craze can be found on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Shortly after the recommendation of the acai berry as a superfood, acai diet products such as Acaiburn began popping up all over the Internet as the Oprah Winfrey recommended diet.

A visit to Oprah Winfrey's website, however, reveals a statement by Oprah that she is not associated, nor does she endorse any acai berry diet that is using her name.

When a promised miracle comes along that seems to be endorsed by celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, it's easy to hope that this is finally the one thing that will help you.

Initially just a maker of body shaping hosiery, Spanx now sells a wide range of shaping garments that win raves - including some from Oprah, Rachael Ray and Ellen DeGeneres.

Oprah Winfrey is a fan, as is Drew Barrymore.

The Enell bra has been featured on Oprah and has been worn by Biggest Loser contestants.

There is a reason why Oprah Winfrey raves about it and why women and even men all over the world want to have access to Spanx.

Turn your derriere into a treat for the eyes with a pair of Power Panties, as seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Raves from such luminaries as Oprah Winfrey have only propelled the demand higher.

In 2000, Oprah got wind of this fresh and innovative idea, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Now, it's true this song has been picked up by just about every advertising campaign on TV now, and it's true that Oprah is his biggest fan, but don't hold that against the man.

When Tyra was a youth correspondent on The Oprah Winfrey Show, there were heavy rumors that Winfrey was training Tyra to eventually take over the show.

Those rumors were rested when Oprah assisted in starting The Tyra Banks Show.

On one episode of her show, she was attached to a lie detector and asked "Are you jealous of Oprah Winfrey?"

In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, Jen said the goal of The Little Couple is to "show kids with dwarfism that they can find love and do what they want to do in life."

Amidst rumors of problems with her label, Fantasia was handpicked by Oprah to star in the Broadway production of A Color Purple.

Alley has fought the battle of the bulge, and in 2006 she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in a bikini, having lost 75 pounds.

His media involvement includes appearances on television shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, CNN, Oprah and more.

The sexy actress told US talk show host Oprah Winfrey she's desperate to get pregnant.

Oprah has become the archetype for a certain strand of TV; the confessional, self-help based talk show.

Since then, Oprah has been seen running races, helping African orphans, and covering hurricane damage all au natural, stopping the media dead in their tracks.

Oprah has in turn helped other women to feel better about themselves and has empowered them to look at themselves from the inside out, rather than the reverse way of thinking our society holds to so strongly.

Little Oprah's teenage parents, Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey, were unable to raise a child, so the girl lived with her paternal grandmother.

It has been said that even then, Oprah was destined for broadcasting success.

When she was just 14, Oprah gave birth to a son who died shortly after birth.

Vernon Winfrey was a strict and rigid disciplinarian, but it was exactly the tough love that Oprah needed.

Oprah says, "He had some concerns about me making the best of my life, and would not accept anything less than what he thought was my best."