Oprah Winfrey on Dec. 6, 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty ImagesOprah Winfrey’s monumental career is the focus of a new PEOPLE special edition.To celebrate the influential media mogul’s 70th birthday this month, the special issueOprah: Her Incredible Life,out today, compiles all the ways Winfrey changed the culture, from a groundbreaking talk show (and its 25-season run!) to a movie career, philanthropic work and more.Winfrey’s keys to a happy life are also within the 100-page magazine, plus a look back at her biggest moments — and her journey to bringingThe Color Purpleinto its latest movie-musical iteration.The star, of course, had abreakout Oscar-nominated performance as Sofiain the 1985 film, and she served as a producer behind the new movie, out now.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Oprah: Her Incredible Life,” out now.Whenshe spoke to PEOPLE for a cover storyin December, Winfrey said, “Gratitude really is my religion,” adding thatThe Color Purple"was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way" at that time in her life.She added that her lifelong purpose is to help uplift others.“I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” said Winfrey. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world. … Life is better when you share it.“Oprah Winfrey.Amy Sussman/GettyOprah: Her Incredible Lifealso features a 1985 interview from the PEOPLE archives, when Winfrey was on the brink of global stardom. She said at the time, “What works best in television is your ability to feel comfortable in front of the camera — and I feel real good.“The Color Purpleis now in theaters and available on demand.For more on Winfrey and her career, pick upPEOPLE’s new special edition,Oprah: Her Incredible Life,available now.
Oprah Winfrey on Dec. 6, 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Oprah Winfrey’s monumental career is the focus of a new PEOPLE special edition.To celebrate the influential media mogul’s 70th birthday this month, the special issueOprah: Her Incredible Life,out today, compiles all the ways Winfrey changed the culture, from a groundbreaking talk show (and its 25-season run!) to a movie career, philanthropic work and more.Winfrey’s keys to a happy life are also within the 100-page magazine, plus a look back at her biggest moments — and her journey to bringingThe Color Purpleinto its latest movie-musical iteration.The star, of course, had abreakout Oscar-nominated performance as Sofiain the 1985 film, and she served as a producer behind the new movie, out now.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Oprah: Her Incredible Life,” out now.Whenshe spoke to PEOPLE for a cover storyin December, Winfrey said, “Gratitude really is my religion,” adding thatThe Color Purple"was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way” at that time in her life.She added that her lifelong purpose is to help uplift others.“I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” said Winfrey. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world. … Life is better when you share it.“Oprah Winfrey.Amy Sussman/GettyOprah: Her Incredible Lifealso features a 1985 interview from the PEOPLE archives, when Winfrey was on the brink of global stardom. She said at the time, “What works best in television is your ability to feel comfortable in front of the camera — and I feel real good.“The Color Purpleis now in theaters and available on demand.For more on Winfrey and her career, pick upPEOPLE’s new special edition,Oprah: Her Incredible Life,available now.
Oprah Winfrey’s monumental career is the focus of a new PEOPLE special edition.
To celebrate the influential media mogul’s 70th birthday this month, the special issueOprah: Her Incredible Life,out today, compiles all the ways Winfrey changed the culture, from a groundbreaking talk show (and its 25-season run!) to a movie career, philanthropic work and more.
Winfrey’s keys to a happy life are also within the 100-page magazine, plus a look back at her biggest moments — and her journey to bringingThe Color Purpleinto its latest movie-musical iteration.
The star, of course, had abreakout Oscar-nominated performance as Sofiain the 1985 film, and she served as a producer behind the new movie, out now.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Oprah: Her Incredible Life,” out now.
Whenshe spoke to PEOPLE for a cover storyin December, Winfrey said, “Gratitude really is my religion,” adding thatThe Color Purple"was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way” at that time in her life.
She added that her lifelong purpose is to help uplift others.
“I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” said Winfrey. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world. … Life is better when you share it.”
Oprah Winfrey.Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
Oprah: Her Incredible Lifealso features a 1985 interview from the PEOPLE archives, when Winfrey was on the brink of global stardom. She said at the time, “What works best in television is your ability to feel comfortable in front of the camera — and I feel real good.”
The Color Purpleis now in theaters and available on demand.
For more on Winfrey and her career, pick upPEOPLE’s new special edition,Oprah: Her Incredible Life,available now.
source: people.com
