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Only days ago, Gayle King stunned audiences when she revealed on CBS Mornings that I, Oprah Winfrey, was hospitalized and hooked up to IVs after a frightening bout with a stomach virus. Dehydration hit hard enough to force me to cancel my appearance, where I was planning to promote David Wroblewski’s Familiaris as my latest book club pick. Gayle, with her ever-blunt honesty, even told viewers “stuff was coming out of both ends”—but admitted I likely would not be mad. Thankfully, my spokesperson has assured fans via The Los Angeles Times that I am recovering, resting, and feeling stronger each day, though this episode has certainly underscored the unpredictability of health at seventy.
Despite this health scare, my professional calendar has barely slowed. Paramount announced that I’ll join Michael C. Hall for a rescheduled CBS Mornings segment, and the buzz hasn’t faded since the recent Oscars where I reunited with Whoopi Goldberg in a tribute to The Color Purple’s producer Quincy Jones—a full-circle moment, recalling the groundbreaking impact that film and our performances once had on Hollywood.
On the business front, I just confirmed my next major ABC special An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution, set to air March 31. Featuring candid conversations with experts and guests like Halle Berry and Naomi Watts, this hourlong show is my effort to end the silence and confusion that often surrounds this essential stage in women’s lives, and it’s a topic I myself once found mysterious and difficult.
Meanwhile, my social media presence remains as strong as ever. I used Instagram to directly warn my eleven million followers about a recent scammer impersonating me, urging them to ignore any requests for money tied to my name. The quote “turn your wounds into wisdom” is making the rounds again, as followers continue to share and celebrate my words of resilience across hundreds of motivational and wellness accounts.
Spiritually, I continue connecting the dots between inner growth and public leadership—my recent YouTube reflection on Hindu philosophy and the power of meditation is quietly gaining traction, particularly among seekers and spiritual audiences worldwide.
Finally, as I move into late August, my OprahDaily column is all about savoring the end of summer and leaning into gratitude, a mindset especially vivid as I bounce back from my recent illness. The Oprah Effect is not just alive—it’s evolving, still prompting headlines, inspiring audiences, and framing what matters even now.
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