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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is an influential American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. Her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, aired for 25 years and solidified her status as the "Queen of All Media." She was the richest African-American of the 20th century and the world's only black billionaire at one point. Winfrey is known for her philanthropic efforts and is often ranked among the most influential women globally.

April 15, 1900: Hattie Mae (Presley) Lee Born

On April 15, 1900, Hattie Mae (Presley) Lee, Oprah Winfrey's maternal grandmother, was born.

1933: Vernon Winfrey Born

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey's father, was born in 1933.

1935: Vernita Lee Born

Vernita Lee, Oprah Winfrey's mother, was born in 1935.

January 29, 1954: Oprah Winfrey Born

On January 29, 1954, Oprah Gail Winfrey, originally named Orpah Gail Winfrey, was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor known for "The Oprah Winfrey Show".

1962: Moved to Nashville

By 1962, Winfrey was temporarily sent to live with Vernon in Nashville, Tennessee, because Lee was having difficulty raising both daughters.

February 27, 1963: Hattie Mae (Presley) Lee Death

On February 27, 1963, Hattie Mae (Presley) Lee, Oprah Winfrey's maternal grandmother, passed away.

1971: Met William "Bubba" Taylor

In 1971, Oprah Winfrey met William "Bubba" Taylor at Tennessee State University, marking the start of what CBS journalist George Mair described as her "first intense, to-die-for love affair".

June 1976: Moved to Baltimore, Relationship Ended

In June 1976, Oprah Winfrey moved to Baltimore to work at WJZ-TV, which led to the end of her relationship with William "Bubba" Taylor, who was unwilling to leave Nashville.

1976: First Black Female News Anchor

In 1976, Oprah Winfrey became the first black female news anchor at Nashville's WLAC-TV (now WTVF-TV).

1977: Shift in Role at WJZ-TV

In 1977, Oprah Winfrey was removed as co-anchor at Baltimore's WJZ-TV and worked in lower profile positions.

August 14, 1978: People Are Talking Premiere

On August 14, 1978, Oprah Winfrey co-hosted WJZ's local talk show "People Are Talking".

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September 8, 1981: Wrote a suicide note

On September 8, 1981, Oprah Winfrey wrote a suicide note to Gayle King due to depression from a relationship, but ultimately decided against taking her own life.

January 2, 1984: AM Chicago Debut

On January 2, 1984, Oprah Winfrey began hosting WLS-TV's "AM Chicago".

1985: Relationship with Reginald Chevalier

In 1985, Oprah Winfrey allegedly began a relationship with Haitian filmmaker Reginald Chevalier, which ended when she met Stedman Graham.

1985: Alleged Drug-Related Relationship

In 1985, Oprah Winfrey allegedly lived with Randolph Cook for several months and used drugs.

September 8, 1986: The Oprah Winfrey Show Broadcast Nationwide

On September 8, 1986, the first episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was broadcast nationwide.

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1986: The Oprah Winfrey Show National Syndication

In 1986, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" began its 25-year run in national syndication from Chicago.

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1986: Began Relationship with Stedman Graham

In 1986, Oprah Winfrey began her relationship with Stedman Graham.

1986: Turning Point in Life

In 1986, Oprah Winfrey credited her father for changing the course of her life when he took her in, emphasizing education and high expectations.

1986: Disclosure of Childhood Abuse

In 1986, Oprah Winfrey first announced on an episode of her TV show regarding sexual abuse that she was molested by her cousin, uncle, and a family friend starting when she was nine years old.

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1987: Earned College Degree

In 1987, after becoming a successful television personality, Oprah Winfrey finally submitted her final paper and earned her degree from Tennessee State University.

August 1988: Competition with Donahue

In August 1988, Time magazine covered the much-publicized competition between Oprah Winfrey and Phil Donahue, highlighting Oprah's success.

November 1988: Ms. Magazine Praised Winfrey's Body Image

In November 1988, Ms. magazine observed that Oprah Winfrey made "fat sexy, elegant" in a society that worships thinness.

1989: Death of Half-Brother Jeffrey

In 1989, Jeffrey, Oprah Winfrey's half-brother, died of AIDS-related causes.

1989: The Women of Brewster Place

In 1989, Oprah Winfrey produced and co-starred in the drama miniseries "The Women of Brewster Place".

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1989: Inducted into NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame

In 1989, Oprah Winfrey was accepted into the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame.

1990: Story Sold to National Enquirer

In 1990, Oprah Winfrey felt betrayed by a family member who sold the story of her deceased son to the National Enquirer.

November 1992: Engaged to Stedman Graham

In November 1992, Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham got engaged, though the ceremony never took place.

1992: Moderated ABC Afterschool Specials

From 1992 to 1994, Oprah Winfrey moderated three ABC Afterschool Specials.

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1994: Moderated ABC Afterschool Specials

From 1992 to 1994, Oprah Winfrey moderated three ABC Afterschool Specials.

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1994: Induction into National Women's Hall of Fame

In 1994, Oprah Winfrey was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and she also finished the Marine Corps Marathon in under four and a half hours.

1994: Shift in talk show content

Since 1994, Oprah Winfrey abandoned traditional talk-show fare for more edifying content, and her most significant role has become that of a spiritual leader.

April 16, 1996: Mad Cow Disease Show

On April 16, 1996, during a show about mad cow disease with Howard Lyman, Oprah Winfrey said she was stopped cold from eating another burger, leading to a lawsuit from Texas cattlemen.

1996: Introduced Oprah's Book Club

Late in 1996, Oprah Winfrey introduced the Oprah's Book Club segment to her television show, creating "the Oprah Effect" on book sales.

April 1997: Guest Appearance on Ellen

In April 1997, Oprah Winfrey played the therapist in "The Puppy Episode" on the sitcom Ellen, during which Ellen DeGeneres' character came out as a lesbian.

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1997: Appeared on "Ellen"

In 1997, Oprah Winfrey played a therapist on an episode of the sitcom Ellen, leading to persistent rumors about her and Gayle King's sexuality.

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1997: Lawsuit Over Tell-All Book

In 1997, Randolph Cook tried to sue Oprah Winfrey for $20 million, allegedly blocking a tell-all book about their alleged relationship.

1998: America's Favorite TV Personality

According to the Harris poll, in 1998, Oprah Winfrey was America's favorite television personality.

1998: Most Powerful Person in Entertainment

In 1998, Oprah Winfrey became the first woman and first African American to top Entertainment Weekly's list of the 101 most powerful people in the entertainment industry.

1998: Change Your Life TV

In 1998, Oprah Winfrey began 'Change Your Life TV', further solidifying her role as a spiritual leader to her audience of over 22 million viewers.

1998: Conversation with Gary Zukav

In 1998, Oprah Winfrey began an ongoing conversation with Gary Zukav, an American spiritual teacher, who appeared on her television show 35 times.

The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide
The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide

1998: Winfrey Creates Oprah's Angel Network

In 1998, Oprah Winfrey created Oprah's Angel Network, a charity supporting charitable projects and providing grants to nonprofit organizations, raising over $80 million.

1998: Hosted Maya Angelou's 70th Birthday Cruise

In 1998, Oprah Winfrey hosted a week-long Caribbean cruise for Maya Angelou and 150 guests to celebrate Angelou's 70th birthday.

1998: Trial for Defamation of Perishable Food

In early 1998, Texas cattlemen sued Oprah Winfrey and Howard Lyman for "false defamation of perishable food" and "business disparagement" due to remarks made about mad cow disease; a jury found them not liable on February 26.

2000: America's Favorite TV Personality

According to the Harris poll, in 2000, Oprah Winfrey was America's favorite television personality.

2000: Richest African American of the 20th Century

By 2000, Oprah Winfrey was believed to have been the richest African American of the 20th century, with a net worth of $800 million.

2000: Awarded the Spingarn Medal

In 2000, Oprah Winfrey was awarded the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP for her contributions.

2001: Chatman Found Liable

In 2001, Lavern Chatman was found liable for her role in a scheme to defraud hundreds of District of Columbia nursing-home employees of at least $1.4 million in owed wages.

2001: Prayer for America service and "Islam 101" show

In 2001, following the September 11 attacks, Oprah Winfrey hosted a Prayer for America service at Yankee Stadium and aired a controversial show called "Islam 101" portraying Islam as a religion of peace.

2002: America's Favorite TV Personality

According to the Harris poll, in 2002, Oprah Winfrey was America's favorite television personality.

2002: "The Church of O" article

In 2002, Christianity Today published an article called "The Church of O," which discussed Oprah Winfrey's emergence as an influential spiritual leader and her role as a "postmodern priestess".

2002: Invitation to join US delegation to Afghanistan

In 2002, George W. Bush invited Oprah Winfrey to join a US delegation to Afghanistan to celebrate the return of Afghan girls to school, but she declined the invitation.

2002: Oprah After the Show Program Launch

In 2002, Oprah Winfrey co-founded the women's cable television network Oxygen, which was the initial network for her "Oprah After the Show" program.

2002: Winfrey Receives Bob Hope Humanitarian Award

In 2002, Oprah Winfrey was the recipient of the first Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmy Awards for her contributions to television and film.

February 2003: Interruption of anti-war series

In February 2003, Oprah Winfrey's series showing clips from people asking America not to go to war was interrupted in several East Coast markets by network broadcasts of a press conference by President George W. Bush and Colin Powell.

February 2003: Death of Half-Sister Patricia

In February 2003, Patricia, Oprah Winfrey's younger half-sister, died from causes related to cocaine addiction at age 43.

November 2003: Gallup Poll on Winfrey's Popularity

In November 2003, a Gallup poll estimated that 73% of American adults had a favorable view of Oprah Winfrey.

2003: First Black Woman Billionaire

In 2003, Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman billionaire in the world.

2004: Only Black Billionaire

From 2004 to 2006, Forbes listed Oprah Winfrey as the world's only black billionaire.

2004: One of TIME's Most Influential People

From 2004 to 2011, TIME listed Oprah Winfrey as one of the most influential people.

2004: Winfrey Films "Oprah's Christmas Kindness" in South Africa

In 2004, Oprah Winfrey and her team filmed an episode of her show, "Oprah's Christmas Kindness", in South Africa, addressing poverty and AIDS among children, and distributed Christmas presents to 50,000 children.

2004: Winfrey Ranked Among Most Generous Americans

In 2004, Oprah Winfrey became the first black person to rank among the 50 most generous Americans.

2005: World's Most Powerful Celebrity

In 2005, Forbes named Oprah Winfrey the world's most powerful celebrity.

2005: Publication of "Reading with Oprah"

In 2005, Kathleen Rooney described Winfrey as "a serious American intellectual who pioneered the use of electronic media" in her book Reading with Oprah: The Book Club that Changed America.

Reading with Oprah: The Book Club that Changed America
Reading with Oprah: The Book Club that Changed America

2005: Greatest Woman in American History

In 2005, Oprah Winfrey was named the greatest woman in American history as part of a public poll for The Greatest American.

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August 2006: Addressed Gay Rumors in O Magazine

In the August 2006 issue of O, the Oprah Magazine, Oprah Winfrey addressed persistent rumors about her and Gayle King being gay, discussing the nature of their close bond.

2006: Only Black Billionaire

From 2004 to 2006, Forbes listed Oprah Winfrey as the world's only black billionaire.

2006: Recalling Anti-War Controversies

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey recalled past controversies, including hate mail she received for a show titled "Is War the Only Answer?", where she was accused of being un-American for even raising the question.

2006: Oprah After the Show Moves to Oprah.com

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey sold her stake in Oxygen network and moved her "Oprah After the Show" program to Oprah.com.

2006: Highest-Paid Television Entertainer

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey was the highest-paid television entertainer in the United States, earning an estimated $260 million.

2006: Genetic Test Results

In 2006, a genetic test revealed that Oprah Winfrey's matrilineal line originated from the Kpelle ethnic group in Liberia, with a genetic makeup of 89% Sub-Saharan African, 8% Native American, and 3% East Asian.

2006: Confronted James Frey Over Fabrications

In 2006, after James Frey's A Million Little Pieces was found to contain fabrications, Oprah Winfrey confronted him on her show over the breach of trust.

A Million Little Pieces
A Million Little Pieces

2006: Described as "Top Alpha Female"

In 2006, columnist Maureen Dowd described Oprah Winfrey as the "top alpha female" in the country, noting her credibility surpasses even the president's.

2006: Winfrey Takes Staff to Hawaii

In the summer of 2006, Oprah Winfrey celebrated two decades on national TV by taking her staff and their families (1,065 people) on vacation to Hawaii.

January 2007: Gallup Poll on Winfrey's Popularity

In January 2007, a Gallup poll estimated that 74% of American adults had a favorable view of Oprah Winfrey.

January 2007: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Opens

In January 2007, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls opened in Henley on Klip, South Africa, with 150 pupils, featuring state-of-the-art facilities.

September 8, 2007: Fundraiser for Obama

On September 8, 2007, Oprah Winfrey held a fundraiser for Barack Obama at her Santa Barbara estate during his presidential campaign.

October 2007: Gallup Poll on Winfrey's Popularity

In October 2007, a Gallup poll showed that 66% of American adults had a favorable view of Oprah Winfrey.

December 9, 2007: Rally with Obama

On December 9, 2007, Oprah Winfrey joined Barack Obama for a rally in Columbia, South Carolina, which drew a crowd of nearly 30,000 people, the largest for any political event of that year.

December 2007: Series of rallies with Obama

In December 2007, Oprah Winfrey joined Barack Obama for a series of rallies in the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina during his presidential campaign.

December 2007: Fox News Poll on Winfrey's Popularity

In December 2007, a Fox News poll put the figure at 55% of American adults had a favorable view of Oprah Winfrey.

2007: Most Influential Woman

By 2007, Oprah Winfrey was frequently ranked as the most influential woman in the world.

2007: Endorsement of The Secret

In 2007, Oprah Winfrey began endorsing the self-help program 'The Secret', leading to criticism about promoting pseudoscience and irresponsible influence.

2007: Popularity in the Arab world

In 2007, The Wall Street Journal reported that MBC 4, an Arab satellite channel, centered its entire programming around reruns of Oprah Winfrey's show because it was drawing record numbers of female viewers in Saudi Arabia.

January 15, 2008: OWN Announcement

On January 15, 2008, Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications announced plans to transform Discovery Health Channel into OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

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2008: Yearly Income Increased

By 2008, Oprah Winfrey's yearly income had increased to $275 million.

2008: Viewership of The Oprah Winfrey Show

By 2008, The Oprah Winfrey Show's viewership had declined to around 7.3 million viewers, though it remained the highest-rated talk show.

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2008: World's Most Powerful Celebrity

In 2008, Forbes named Oprah Winfrey the world's most powerful celebrity.

2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama and Formation of OWN

In 2008, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Barack Obama, potentially influencing one million votes during the Democratic primaries. In the same year, she also formed the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

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2008: Endorsement of Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth'

In 2008, Oprah Winfrey endorsed author Eckhart Tolle and his book, 'A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose', which sold several million extra copies after being selected for her book club, leading to controversy for her spiritual views.

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)

2008: Threw Maya Angelou 80th Birthday Party

In 2008, Oprah Winfrey threw an extravagant 80th birthday celebration for Maya Angelou at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

2008: PETA's Person of the Year

In 2008, Oprah Winfrey was named Person of the Year by PETA for her work in using her platform to help animals and uncover cases of animal cruelty.

2008: Arabic Broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show

In 2008, The New York Times reported that The Oprah Winfrey Show, with Arabic subtitles, was broadcast twice each weekday on MBC 4, highlighting her growing popularity in the Arab world.

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2008: International airings of The Oprah Winfrey Show

In 2008, The Oprah Winfrey Show was airing in 140 countries internationally and seen by an estimated 46 million people in the US weekly.

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2008: Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment

In 2008, as chairman of Harpo Inc., Oprah Winfrey was named the most powerful woman in entertainment by The Hollywood Reporter.

2008: Endorsement's impact on Obama's campaign

In 2008, economists estimated that Oprah Winfrey's endorsement of Barack Obama was worth over a million votes in the Democratic primary, and her involvement was memorialized on a Topps trading card.

2009: America's Favorite TV Personality

According to the Harris poll, in 2009, Oprah Winfrey was America's favorite television personality.

2009: Apologized to James Frey

In 2009, Oprah Winfrey apologized to James Frey for the public confrontation regarding fabrications in his book.

2009: Filming in Denmark

In 2009, Oprah Winfrey filmed a series of interviews in Denmark, highlighting its citizens as the happiest people in the world.

2009: Planned Launch of OWN

In 2009, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) was originally scheduled to launch, but it was delayed.

May 2010: Oprah's Angel Network Shut Down

In May 2010, with Oprah Winfrey's show ending, Oprah's Angel Network stopped accepting donations and was shut down.

September 2010: One of the World's Most Influential Figures

In September 2010, the British magazine New Statesman voted Oprah Winfrey 38th in the list of "The World's 50 Most Influential Figures 2010".

2010: Criticism from Bill O'Reilly

In 2010, Bill O'Reilly of Fox News criticized Oprah Winfrey's shows filmed in Denmark for promoting a left-wing society.

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2010: World's Most Powerful Celebrity

In 2010, Forbes named Oprah Winfrey the world's most powerful celebrity.

2010: One of the 100 People Who Changed the World

In 2010, Life magazine named Oprah Winfrey one of the 100 people who changed the world.

2010: Discovery of Second Half-Sister

In 2010, Oprah Winfrey learned that she had a second half-sister, Patricia.

2010: Winfrey Remains Among Top 50 Most Generous Americans

In 2010, Oprah Winfrey remained among the top 50 most generous Americans, a position she held since 2004.

January 1, 2011: OWN Launch

On January 1, 2011, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) officially launched.

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May 25, 2011: The Oprah Winfrey Show Finale

On May 25, 2011, the series finale of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" aired.

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2011: One of TIME's Most Influential People

From 2004 to 2011, TIME listed Oprah Winfrey as one of the most influential people.

2011: The Oprah Winfrey Show Ends

In 2011, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" concluded its 25-year run in national syndication.

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2012: Winfrey's Scholarships to Morehouse College

As of 2012, Oprah Winfrey had given over 400 scholarships to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

2012: Winfrey's Charitable Giving Reaches $400 Million

By 2012, Oprah Winfrey had given away approximately $400 million to educational causes.

2013: World's Most Powerful Celebrity

In 2013, Forbes named Oprah Winfrey the world's most powerful celebrity.

2013: Winfrey Donates to Smithsonian and Receives Medal of Freedom

In 2013, Oprah Winfrey donated $12 million to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

2013: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

In 2013, Oprah Winfrey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

April 2014: Fundraiser for Lavern Chatman

In April 2014, Oprah Winfrey spoke at a fundraiser in Arlington, Virginia, for Lavern Chatman, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, despite prior reports of Chatman's liability in a fraud scheme.

2014: Richest Self-Made Woman

As of 2014, Oprah Winfrey had a net worth in excess of 2.9 billion dollars, overtaking Meg Whitman as the richest self-made woman in America.

2014: Listed Among World's Most Powerful Women

In 2014, Forbes listed Oprah Winfrey as one of the world's 100 most powerful women, ranking her 14th.

2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Hillary Clinton in the presidential election and referred to Donald Trump as a "demagogue".

2016: SuperSoul 100 list

In 2016, Oprah Winfrey selected 100 people for the SuperSoul 100 list of "innovators and visionaries who are aligned on a mission to move humanity forward" on Harpo Productions' SuperSoul TV.

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January 2017: Joins 60 Minutes

In January 2017, CBS announced that Oprah Winfrey would join 60 Minutes as a special contributor.

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September 2017: Debut on 60 Minutes

In September 2017, Oprah Winfrey started as a special contributor on 60 Minutes.

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2017: Discussed Not Wanting Children

In a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, Oprah Winfrey explained that she did not want children due to lack of patience.

June 2018: Content Partnership with Apple

In June 2018, Apple announced a multi-year content partnership with Oprah Winfrey, where she would create original programs exclusively for Apple TV+.

2018: Left 60 Minutes

By the end of 2018, Oprah Winfrey left 60 Minutes. Also in 2018, The National Museum of African American History and Culture opened a special exhibit on Oprah Winfrey's cultural influence through television.

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2018: Political activities

In 2018, Oprah Winfrey canvassed door-to-door for Stacey Abrams in Georgia and donated $500,000 to the March for Our Lives student demonstration.

2018: Declined presidential campaign

In 2018, Oprah Winfrey stated that while she was humbled by the idea of people thinking she could run the country, she would not be able to do it due to the nature of the business.

2018: Vernita Lee's Death

In 2018, Vernita Lee, Oprah Winfrey's mother, passed away.

2018: Meeting with Mohammad bin Salman

In early 2018, Oprah Winfrey met with Mohammad bin Salman, the crown prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, when he visited the United States.

November 1, 2019: Oprah's Book Club Premiere

On November 1, 2019, "Oprah's Book Club" premiered on Apple TV+ as the first show under the content deal with Apple.

March 21, 2020: Oprah Talks COVID-19 Debut

On March 21, 2020, "Oprah Talks COVID-19" debuted on Apple TV+ during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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July 30, 2020: The Oprah Conversation Debut

On July 30, 2020, "The Oprah Conversation" debuted, featuring Oprah Winfrey exploring relevant topics with thought leaders from around the world.

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2020: Calls to denounce Dr. Oz

In 2020 there were calls for Oprah Winfrey to denounce Dr. Oz in reaction to his comments about coronavirus and his promotion of a poorly vetted drug as a cure.

2020: Presidential Run Speculation

In 2020, there was media speculation that Oprah Winfrey might run for president, but she ultimately denied any plans to do so and later campaigned for Joe Biden.

2021: Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

In 2021, Oprah Winfrey was elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

2022: Endorsements in Pennsylvania and Maryland elections

In 2022, Oprah Winfrey endorsed John Fetterman in the Pennsylvania Senate election and Wes Moore in the Maryland gubernatorial election, co-hosting a virtual fundraiser for Moore in June.

2022: OWN Your Vote Campaign

In 2022, Oprah Winfrey established OWN Your Vote, a nonpartisan group focused on voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns, specifically targeting Black women with tools and resources for the November election.

2022: Vernon Winfrey's Death

In 2022, Vernon Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey's father, passed away.

January 18, 2023: Wes Moore's Inauguration

On January 18, 2023, Oprah Winfrey attended and spoke at Wes Moore's gubernatorial inauguration.

2023: Listed Among World's Most Powerful Women

In 2023, Forbes listed Oprah Winfrey as one of the world's 100 most powerful women, ranking her 31st.

August 21, 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris

On August 21, 2024, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.