Discover lesser-known facts about media mogul Oprah Winfrey, known for her legendary talk show, 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' on her 70th birthday.
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Orpah to Oprah: Story behind name
Winfrey's original name—"Orpah"—is inspired by a biblical figure from the Book of Ruth.
The alteration to "Oprah" is attributed to mispronunciation.
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Early achievements
While still in high school, she began her career as a part-time news reporter. At 19, she became the youngest co-anchor at WLAC-TV, scripting history as the first Black woman in that role.
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Did you know about her grocery line?
Winfrey introduced the "O, That's Good!" frozen food line in 2019.
The venture allocated 10% of profits to charities dedicated to combating food insecurity.
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Massive empire
Harpo Productions, founded by Winfrey in 1986, became a successful multimedia company that included the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
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Philanthropic work
In 1987, Winfrey established a foundation to support women and children globally.
She exemplified generosity by treating her editorial staff to a fully paid 10-day Mediterranean cruise.