Oprah Winfrey is one of the most recognizable names in the world! The television broadcaster turned talk show host, turned billionaire is the definition of self-made, and if there is someone who deserves to be praised for the work she has done, it's definitely Oprah.
You may have been part of her book club, watched her hit daytime talk show, or are a fan of the numerous films she's played in, but if there is one thing that is clear, Oprah is one heck of a force to be reckoned with.
Oprah has been in the spotlight for decades now starting her career in journalism before getting her big break with 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in 1986, since then, she has formed several close relationships with other famous names and we will be diving into that in a bit. Here are 10 celebrities who are friends with Oprah, and 10 she has some bad blood with.
40 Friends: Gayle King
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Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey have been friends for over 40 years! The two first met at young broadcasters working on the same network back in 1976. Since then, the two have been inseparable. They have been through it all, and have supported one another for the entire lengths of their careers, and are the ultimate #BestFriendGoals.
38 Friends: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson
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Michelle and Oprah have formed quite a special friendship over the last two decades! Oprah, who is close with the former First Family, has been spotted with Michelle in both public and private settings. Michelle has also been a guest on Oprah's show numerous times, and the two seem to get on just great!
36 Friends: Tyler Perry
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Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry have a friendship that most people would kill for, and it all comes down to their mutual respect for one another. The two have supported one another since the day they first met. Oprah even tributed Perry when he became the first-ever African American to own a major movie studio, says Oprah Magazine, one example of many showcasing their budding friendship.
34 Friends: Ellen DeGeneres
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Oprah Winfrey essentially passed down her reign as queen of daytime talk show to Ellen DeGeneres, and we could not think of someone more worthy of such a title. Ellen and Oprah have been close for years, and believe it or not, Oprah was the first person to know about Ellen's coming out that took place in 1994, which was revealed on the sitcom show 'Ellen'.
32 Friends: Deepak Chopra
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Oprah and Deepak Chopra are two names that you'd kill to have at your dinner party! Deepak Chopra, a prominent figure in the 'new age movement' has written countless books on the topic, many of which have been praised and promoted by Oprah herself. The two have bonded over some of the most discussed topics, and continue to do so to this very day.
