Childhood
When was Oprah born?
She was born on January 29, 1954
In what city did Oprah's breakthrough happen?
Chicago
Who did Oprah marry?
Stedman Graham
What has she given millions to the most
A) Education
B) Covid 19
A) Education
fact 1
She was named after a biblical figure
Her name comes from “Orpah” in the Bible, but people kept mispronouncing it as Oprah—and it stuck!
What is Oprah's middle name?
Gail
What is the name of the first show Oprah did?
A.M. Chicago
What award did she win for the president?
Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013
Oprah was the first black ___________
Billionaire
fact 2
She became a millionaire at 32
Thanks to The Oprah Winfrey Show, she reached millionaire status pretty early.
Where was Oprah's birthplace?
Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S
What movie did Oprah star in?
The Color Purple
How many years did The Oprah Winfrey Show run for
1986 to 2011, which is 25 years
In what county did Oprah be the first Black female billionaire.
United States.
fact 3
First Black female billionaire in the U.S.
She made history through her media empire and smart business moves.
What is Oprah's academic talent?
Reading
What Award did Oprah win for a movie?
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
What award did Oprah win for a movie
Academy Award nomination
What country did Oprah build a school in
Johannesburg, South Africa
fact 4
She used to read the news at 19
Oprah started as a news anchor, becoming one of the youngest in her area.
What age did Oprah start broadcasting
At 19 years old
How many nominations did The Color Purple receive?
11
What is Oprah´s book called
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
What is is the name of the school that Oprah founded
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
fact 5
fact 6
She gives away A LOT of stuff
Her audience giveaways (like cars 😄) became iconic—“You get a car!” is still famous.
She loves bread 🍞