Oprah: Through The Years
Nov. 19 2009, Published 2:23 p.m. ET
Oprah has been in the public eye for 25 years. Let's take a look back at how she's changed before our eyes.
1. Oprah's show debuted in 1986.
Oprah's show debuted in 1986.
2. Thanks to Roger Ebert Oprah decided to syndicate her show.
Thanks to Roger Ebert Oprah decided to syndicate her show.
3. Looks like Oprah was taking fashion cues from Patti LaBelle!
Looks like Oprah was taking fashion cues from Patti LaBelle!
4. Oprah and Stedman Graham at her 40th birthday bash in 1994.
Oprah and Stedman Graham at her 40th birthday bash in 1994.
5. Oprah and her outfit were inspired by Mary Tyler Moore.
Oprah and her outfit were inspired by Mary Tyler Moore.
6. Oprah ran a marathon in 1997.
Oprah ran a marathon in 1997.
7. Oprah looking a lot leaner.
Oprah looking a lot leaner.
8. Oprah's the belle of the ball in her yellow gown.
Oprah's the belle of the ball in her yellow gown.
9. Oprah goes for black at the 2002 Vanity Fair party.
Oprah goes for black at the 2002 Vanity Fair party.
10. Oprah's known for her boisterous nature. Lots of comics have also benefited from her energy.
Oprah's known for her boisterous nature. Lots of comics have also benefited from her energy.
11. Oprah goes classic in winter white.
Oprah goes classic in winter white.
12. Oprah goes behind the camera. Although she's done a great deal of acting and producing, Oprah has yet to get into the director's chair.
Oprah goes behind the camera. Although she's done a great deal of acting and producing, Oprah has yet to get into the director's chair.
13. Oprah coordinates in varying shades of purple.
Oprah coordinates in varying shades of purple.
14. Oprah like to mix up her shapes with a scooped collar, ruffles and a belt.
Oprah like to mix up her shapes with a scooped collar, ruffles and a belt.
15. Oprah looks good in red.
Oprah looks good in red.
16. Oprah's generosity is legendary.
Oprah's generosity is legendary.
17. Oprah attends the 2006 Tony Awards.
Oprah attends the 2006 Tony Awards.
18. Oprah sparkles in this green outfit.
Oprah sparkles in this green outfit.
19. Oprah knows her shape and dresses for it.
Oprah knows her shape and dresses for it.
20. Oprah's legends balls have become legends themselves. At one she gave all the attendees diamond earrings!
Oprah's legends balls have become legends themselves. At one she gave all the attendees diamond earrings!
21. Oprah dresses to the max!
Oprah dresses to the max!
22. We haven't seen Stedman too much lately.
We haven't seen Stedman too much lately.
23. Education has always been important to Oprah. She can't hold back tears at the Howard University commencement, where she received an honorary Doctorate.
Education has always been important to Oprah. She can't hold back tears at the Howard University commencement, where she received an honorary Doctorate.
24. Oprah looks even better in her 50s.
Oprah looks even better in her 50s.
25. How many gowns does Oprah have!?!
How many gowns does Oprah have!?!
26. Stedman's been a fixture in Oprah's life like gal-pal Gale.
Stedman's been a fixture in Oprah's life like gal-pal Gale.
27. Oprah served as a producer on "The Great Debaters".
Oprah served as a producer on "The Great Debaters".
28. For the first time Oprah publicly endorsed a political candidate, Barack Obama.
For the first time Oprah publicly endorsed a political candidate, Barack Obama.
29. Oprah glowing from the inside out!
Oprah glowing from the inside out!
30. Oprah and Chicago's Mayor Richard J. Daley went to Copenhagen to try to sway the Olympic vote in Chicago's favor.
Oprah and Chicago's Mayor Richard J. Daley went to Copenhagen to try to sway the Olympic vote in Chicago's favor.