By her 5-decade-long career and nearly 37,000 interviews, Oprah Winfrey truly emerged to be the most famous media personality. From having a difficult childhood to becoming the first female African American billionaire, Oprah has come a really long way.
From Hollywood stars to Presidents, Oprah has interviewed people from a wide array of backgrounds. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most iconic interviews of hers.
Oprah’s Top 5 Most Iconic Interviews Ever
5. Michael Jackson (1993)
The pop icon is known for keeping the details of his life extremely private. However, when Michael Jackson agreed to a sit-down with Oprah at his Neverland Ranch, the viewership reached unbelievably new heights. In the interview, Jackson revealed pieces about his difficult relationship with his father and also opened up about his Vitiligo issues. The impact that this interview had on MJ’s fans was truly immense.
4. Tom Cruise (2005)
When Tom Cruise, one of the topmost stars of that time, confessed his love for his then-girlfriend Katie Holmes in front of the camera, the audience was sure to go gaga over it! YouTube was recently launched around that time and guess what? Tom hard-launching his love life in the interview with Oprah became one of the first viral videos on the platform!
3. Barack Obama (2011)
While Oprah has taken numerous interviews, the one with then-President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama was what she labeled as an “out of body” experience. The three of them took a trip to Obama’s hometown in Chicago. Obama wholeheartedly opened up to Oprah about the love he shares for his wife and children.
2. Rihanna (2012)
One of the most famous episodes of Oprah’s Next Chapter has to be the one with Rihanna, where they both took a trip to Rihanna’s hometown in Barbados. In the interview, Rihanna openly talked about the violence she faced at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, and how the circus of media affected her mental health during that phase of her life. Rihanna’s raw disclosures about her personal life became the highlight of that episode.
1. Lance Armstrong (2013)
Lance won the Tour de France not once or twice, but seven times, and that too in consecutive years. But the tables turned when he was accused of doping during these tournaments. He came forward in an interview with Oprah and admitted these allegations. Nevertheless, the public appreciated him for coming out clear about his fault.
These interviews are one of the gems in Oprah’s crown and portray her ability to connect with her guests regardless of their status, past, or behavior. She continues to inspire everyone with her journey and her fans always look forward to her new interviews.
