Oprah's timeline

By annybotelho98
  • When Oprah was born.

    When Oprah was born.

    Oprah was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Oprah's parent is Venita Lee and Vernon Winfrey.
  • She moved to Baltimore.

    She moved to Baltimore.

    She joined WJZ-TV News as a co-anchor. There, she co-hosted her first talk show, People Are Talking.
  • She was invited to Chicago.

    She was invited to Chicago.

    Oprah hosted a faltering half-hour morning program on WLS-TV. In less than a year, she turned AM Chicago into the hottest show in town.
  • Adaptation of Alice Walker's novel.

    Adaptation of Alice Walker's novel.

    Winfrey's performance earned her nominations for an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award as Best Supporting Actress. Critics again lauded her performance in Native Son.
  • The show received three Daytime Emmy Awards.

    The show received three Daytime Emmy Awards.

    The categories of Outstanding Host, Outstanding Talk/Service Program and Outstanding Direction.
  • Oprah started to do a new strategy on her TV program.

    Oprah started to do a new strategy on her TV program.

    Oprah began to emphasize spiritual values, healthy living and self-help, and her program became more popular than ever.
  • Oprah was engaged.

    Oprah was engaged.

    They were engaged to be married with Stedman Graham in November , but the ceremony never took place.
  • Oprah's show also continued to attract the top names.

    Oprah's show also continued to attract the top names.

    Oprah interview with the reclusive entertainer Michael Jackson drew a hundred million viewers, making it the most watched interview in television history. Oprah Winfrey was named one of the "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century".
  • Oprah Winfrey had not given up her acting ambitions.

    Oprah Winfrey had not given up her acting ambitions.

    she produced and starred in the feature film Beloved."Oprah Book Club" selections became instant bestsellers.
  • Oprah's Angel Network began.

    Oprah's Angel Network began.

    Oprah start presenting a $100,000 "Use Your Life Award" to people who are using their own lives to improve the lives of others. She now publishes two magazines,
  • Presidential election.

    Presidential election.

    Oprah candidate for the first time, hosting a fundraiser for Senator Barack Obama and appearing with him at campaign events.
  • Oprah's American daytimes show.

    Oprah's American daytimes show.

    Super Soul Sunday is designed to help viewers awaken to their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world around them.Exploring themes and issues including happiness, personal fulfillment, spirituality and conscious living.
  • What Oprah Winfrey's stood for

    What Oprah Winfrey's stood for

    "Where there is no struggle, there is no strength."
  • What Oprah Winfrey believed in.

    What Oprah Winfrey believed in.

    "The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."