Oprah Winfrey
Birthday: January 29, 1954
Real Name: Oprah Gail Winfrey
Nickname: Lady O
15 Interesting Facts:
1. Oprah was born in 1954 in Mississippi.
2. Oprah had a tough life as a child. She was born into a poor family and moved around a lot.
3. Her dad was a good influence because he was strict and made her do her homework before dinner.
4. Her role model was her grandmother because she gave her the confidence to speak in public.
5. Oprah's first job was reading the news at a local radio station.
6. She worked hard at school and got a scholarship to Tennessee State University.
7. After college, her first job was a television news anchor.
8. She moved to Chicago to work at a daytime talkshow. Everyone loved her so much and she did a great job. They renamed the show 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
9. The Oprah Show aired for 24 years.
10. She had many famous guests on her show. Her episode with Michael Jackson is the most view interview of all time!
11. Oprah is the first black woman billionaire.
12. Oprah has been in many movies. Her first movie is called 'The Color Purple.'
13. Oprah was given the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for her great service and contributions.
14. Oprah has given back to the community. She has donated over $70 million to those in need.
15. In episode 19 of her show, she gave away cars to all the audience members!!
2. Oprah had a tough life as a child. She was born into a poor family and moved around a lot.
3. Her dad was a good influence because he was strict and made her do her homework before dinner.
4. Her role model was her grandmother because she gave her the confidence to speak in public.
5. Oprah's first job was reading the news at a local radio station.
6. She worked hard at school and got a scholarship to Tennessee State University.
7. After college, her first job was a television news anchor.
8. She moved to Chicago to work at a daytime talkshow. Everyone loved her so much and she did a great job. They renamed the show 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
9. The Oprah Show aired for 24 years.
10. She had many famous guests on her show. Her episode with Michael Jackson is the most view interview of all time!
11. Oprah is the first black woman billionaire.
12. Oprah has been in many movies. Her first movie is called 'The Color Purple.'
13. Oprah was given the Presidential Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for her great service and contributions.
14. Oprah has given back to the community. She has donated over $70 million to those in need.
15. In episode 19 of her show, she gave away cars to all the audience members!!
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