Here are 10 most iconic Oprah interviews: From Meghan and Harry to Michael Jackson
‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ has been winning hearts and garnering lots of success since it’s debut in 1986.
The Talk Show has become one of the most popular one, making Oprah one of the most successful Talk Show hosts globally.
Oprah Winfrey has interviewed several celebs and public figures, all of them being extremely significant, emotional and valuable.
The celebs interviewed by Oprah tend to open up to her more than they have ever done to any other interviewer.
Let’s take a look at 10 of her most iconic interviews –
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle, 2021
The most recent and the royal Oprah interview has become quite popular and has sparked quite a lot of controversies. This was a highly awaited one as a lot of Royal Family secrets were revealed by the couple, especially Meghan.
Kim Kardashian, 2012
The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ reality show star Kim had an interview with Oprah in 2012, where she opened up on her tape that got leaked and viral, and her short-term marriage to Kris Humphries, an NBA player.
Rihanna, 2012
In this 2012 interview, the Barbadian singer and musician Rihanna Fenty shared about her toxic and violent relationship with Chris Brown.
Whitney Houston, 2009
An iconic 2009 interview with the late musician Whitney Houston, where Whitney made some shocking confessions about her being addicted to substances and her rehabilitation process.
Michael Jackson, 1993
Another iconic one with the ‘King of Pop’ late Michael Jackson. The musician finally opened up on a lot of personal details especially his surgeries and relationship with his father, after 14 years of rejecting off interviews.
Ellen Degeneres, 1997
In this infamous1997 interview with today’s another most successful talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, where she opened up on lot of personal details especially about her sexuality as the interview was taken soon after she publicly came out as a lesbian.
Tom Cruise, 2005
As hilarious as it is iconic, this Oprah interview with today’s Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was an epic one. Tom could be seen jumping on the couch of the set screaming out loud that he was in love with his then lover Katie Holmes!
Lance Armstrong, 2013
The infamous 2013 interview with the renowned cyclist Lance Armstrong, he confessed about his involvement in the doping scandal, how he was defeated and much more.
James Frey, 2006
Another one with the famous author James Frey in 2006, where he confessed about having written mostly fictional and made-up stories in his memoir ‘A Million Little Pieces’. It was because of Oprah selecting his memoir for her book club, that James became a best-selling author!
Sarah Ferguson, 1996
Another royal interview in 1996, Sarah shared about her royal life, how it is like to be a Duchess and living in the Buckingham Palace. She also talked about Princess Diana’s ill-fate.
All of Oprah’s interviews have never failed to get the audience’s attention. We have never once felt disappointed watching them and about the controversies that follow after.
