Since departing her long-running TV show in 2011, Oprah Winfrey has stayed busy. The media queen has produced and acted in movies, given commencement speeches, launched products, appeared on talk shows and been awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, among other things. Here's a look at her many recent appearances and projects.
Since departing her long-running TV show in 2011, Oprah Winfrey has stayed busy. The media queen has produced and acted in movies, given commencement speeches, launched products, appeared on talk shows and been awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, among other things. Here's a look at her many recent appearances and projects.
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Oprah has lent her support to a number of ventures. Here she is with actor Orlando Bloom, left, and pro surfer Laird Hamilton at the launch of Hamilton's clothing line on October 22, 2015 in Santa Monica, California.
Oprah has lent her support to a number of ventures. Here she is with actor Orlando Bloom, left, and pro surfer Laird Hamilton at the launch of Hamilton's clothing line on October 22, 2015 in Santa Monica, California.
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In recent years Oprah also has been spotted at high-profile sporting events, such as the September 8 match between Serena and Venus Williams at the 2015 U.S. Open in New York.
In recent years Oprah also has been spotted at high-profile sporting events, such as the September 8 match between Serena and Venus Williams at the 2015 U.S. Open in New York.
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She also has been a regular guest on talk shows. David Letterman grabbed a selfie with her during her final appearance on his CBS show on May 15, 2015.
She also has been a regular guest on talk shows. David Letterman grabbed a selfie with her during her final appearance on his CBS show on May 15, 2015.
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Oprah speaks at the Maya Angelou Forever Stamp Dedication honoring the late poet on April 7, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Oprah speaks at the Maya Angelou Forever Stamp Dedication honoring the late poet on April 7, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
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Oprah on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in February. She was a producer of the Oscar-nominated film, "Selma," about African Americans' struggle for civil rights in the 1950s South.
Oprah on the red carpet at the Academy Awards in February. She was a producer of the Oscar-nominated film, "Selma," about African Americans' struggle for civil rights in the 1950s South.
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Oprah joined members of the cast of "Selma" to walk down Broad St. towards the Edmund Pettus Bridge on January 18, 2015, in Selma, Alabama. Thousands of participants attended the event in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who led nonviolent protestors on a march from Selma to the state capitol in 1955.
Oprah joined members of the cast of "Selma" to walk down Broad St. towards the Edmund Pettus Bridge on January 18, 2015, in Selma, Alabama. Thousands of participants attended the event in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who led nonviolent protestors on a march from Selma to the state capitol in 1955.
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Although she's never married, Winfrey has had a longtime relationship with educator and entrepreneur Stedman Graham. The pair were briefly engaged in 1992 but called off the wedding.
Although she's never married, Winfrey has had a longtime relationship with educator and entrepreneur Stedman Graham. The pair were briefly engaged in 1992 but called off the wedding.
Oprah spent much of 2014 touring the country as host of her "The Life You Want Weekend," public events packed with motivational speakers. Here she appears with Iyanla Vanzant, Rob Bell, Elizabeth Gilbert and Mark Nepo in September 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.
Oprah spent much of 2014 touring the country as host of her "The Life You Want Weekend," public events packed with motivational speakers. Here she appears with Iyanla Vanzant, Rob Bell, Elizabeth Gilbert and Mark Nepo in September 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.
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In April 2014 Oprah appeared with Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, to launch her Teavana Oprah Chai Latte at a Teavana Fine Teas Bar in New York City. For each Oprah Chai Tea product sold, Starbucks promised to make a donation to her foundation to benefit educational opportunities for youth.
In April 2014 Oprah appeared with Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, to launch her Teavana Oprah Chai Latte at a Teavana Fine Teas Bar in New York City. For each Oprah Chai Tea product sold, Starbucks promised to make a donation to her foundation to benefit educational opportunities for youth.
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As her clout grows in Hollywood, Oprah has become a regular on the awards-show circuit. Actors Forest Whitaker and David Oyelowo join her for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 18, 2014, in Los Angeles.
As her clout grows in Hollywood, Oprah has become a regular on the awards-show circuit. Actors Forest Whitaker and David Oyelowo join her for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 18, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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President Barack Obama presents Winfrey with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on November 20, 2013. The Medal of Freedom is the country's foremost civilian honor.
President Barack Obama presents Winfrey with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on November 20, 2013. The Medal of Freedom is the country's foremost civilian honor.
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Oprah drew good reviews for her role in Lee Daniels' film drama, "The Butler." Here she appears with some members of the cast for an August 2013 appearance on ABC's "The View." From left: Lenny Kravitz, David Oyelowo, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Daniels, Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Sherri Shepherd and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Oprah drew good reviews for her role in Lee Daniels' film drama, "The Butler." Here she appears with some members of the cast for an August 2013 appearance on ABC's "The View." From left: Lenny Kravitz, David Oyelowo, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Daniels, Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Sherri Shepherd and Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Oprah Winfrey speaks during the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on August 28, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The event commemorated the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Oprah Winfrey speaks during the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on August 28, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The event commemorated the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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Winfrey receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree at Harvard University's 362nd commencement exercises on May 30, 2013, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Winfrey receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree at Harvard University's 362nd commencement exercises on May 30, 2013, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Winfrey was an ardent supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008 and his re-election bid four years later.
Winfrey was an ardent supporter of Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008 and his re-election bid four years later.
Oprah joins inductee Quincy Jones for the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 18, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Oprah joins inductee Quincy Jones for the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 18, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Oprah with students at the inaugural graduation of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, January 14, 2012 in Henley on Klip, South Africa. She founded the boarding school in 2007 to provide opportunities for disadvantaged girls such as herself.
Oprah with students at the inaugural graduation of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, January 14, 2012 in Henley on Klip, South Africa. She founded the boarding school in 2007 to provide opportunities for disadvantaged girls such as herself.
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