Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, born in 1954, is a media titan and cultural icon, her influence extending from her Chicago-based talk show, which aired for 25 years and tackled subjects ranging from celebrity gossip to personal transformation, to her vast media empire. Mononymously known and dubbed the "Queen of All Media," Winfrey's empire spans television, film, and publishing, making her one of the wealthiest African Americans in history. Her unparalleled reach and impact have often ranked her as one of the most influential women globally.