In 2011, after 25 years,The Oprah Winfrey Showaired its final episode.
The eponymous host,Oprah Winfrey, had arguably become one of the most trusted voices in the world.
So, what happened?
It wasn’t as though Winfrey didn’t havea loyal viewer base.
It was just “time”
Sometimes, you just have to trust your gut.
In 2009, news broke that the show would stop running in 2011.
In the spirit of honoring her abiding relationship with viewers, Winfrey tearfully addressed her impending exit.
It’s the perfect number.
It’s the exact right time."
However, the media mogul would soon find that success for OWN wasn’t guaranteed.
“Every story about OWN was that it was struggling,” Winfrey recalled toAARPin 2015.
And, well, someone must have heard Winfrey’s prayers.
In 2013, she landeda must-watch interview with decorated cyclist Lance Armstrongin the wake of his performance-enhancing drug scandal.
If you’ll recall, she starred in the film of the same name that premiered in 1985.
In 2005, Winfrey decided to turn the beloved tome into a Broadway musical, too.
“To present this Broadway production is a dream come true and a full circle moment for me.”
In 2016, she becamea special contributorforCBS News' iconic60 Minutes.
“There is only one Oprah Winfrey.
Fager cited Winfrey’s massive arsenal of interviews as part of what made her uniquely qualified for the job.
So, let’s say you ask Alexa to shop from that list.
Winfrey’s voice will then come on and describe the different items available.
Holiday shopping has never been easier!
Moments” from the interviews as part ofan Emmy-winning Apple podcastby the same name.
Winfrey has picked the minds of strong female voices in entertainment like Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.
She has asked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to weigh in on kneeling in the NFL.
have discussed what it means when he says society is in spiritual “cruise control.”
Truly, there’s a little something for everyone to draw inspiration from.
She has political aspirations to consider (fingers crossed!)
Winfrey, who was being honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement, laughed it off.
However, Winfrey toldPeoplemagazine the following month that she hadn’t ruled out a bid entirely.
I can run your campaign.'
So, that’s what she did.
“I went into prayer,” she said.
And I haven’t gotten that."
But that’s not to say she won’t.
Here’s hoping, right?
“OWN has not really knocked it out of the park, and she’s a smart woman.
She knows that when she exposes her name, it extends her personal brand.”
