Oprah Winfrey Acceptance Speech - 1998

Oprah Winfrey Accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
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[@hannahkatlee]

Oprah has been winning lifetime achievement awards since I was born. I’m 19. What an icon.

[@sai9718]

uknow who last year I was 20 now I’m 21

[@jaygrum]

@uknow who love how boomers destroy an economy and bomb a country every 5 seconds. You should have learned to help future generations and that death counts aren't just a number.

[@bobkuusela3273]

She won her first lifetime achievement award when she was 12

[@priyanktiwari5152]

This happened 21 years ago She should get a second lifetime achievement award.

[@thetarotdetective3363]

Let Weinstein give it to her

[@ahsanrauf6144]

she is one of the most successful business women of 21st century

[@janellerollins5893]

She is one of the most successful women in history.

[@ahsanrauf6144]

She suffered alot

[@danieldostermanntv]

The Most...

[@cynthiagipson8039]

Child she richer then bell gate

[@anandr1385]

Nowadays you hardly see any of the other actors crying during the winner's speech. There was do much love for her in that room.

[@dinam5017]

it's not a competition..it's a life achievement award..no other nominees or anything! :D

[@Jessica-fb1px]

i was just thinking that

[@shanec9840]

That is the most well articulate heart felt acceptance speech I've ever heard. I am inspired. Steadman was so shy lol. But it takes a guy like Steadman, whose self assured, to be with a woman like Oprah. Not many men have the confidence to accept not being in the spot light.

[@margh737]

Stedman wasn't shy. He was moved by the kind comments Oprah made about him. Seemed more like he was tearing up and didn't want that to spill, so he covered his eyes.

[@minewheaties5029]

Hardly ever heard about their relationship. In fact, I never even heard about Stedman until 2009. He is clearly a professional lover. She's not like Amanda Bearse or even mean Ellen DeGeneres when it comes to coming out of the closet.

[@minewheaties5029]

@@margh737 Their relationship is absolute B.S.

[@margh737]

@@minewheaties5029 do you know them personally?

[@minewheaties5029]

@@margh737 That's the thing. Stedman's so unheard of compared with too many other celebrity romance partners. Kitty Kelly got Aunt Katherine to confess he is a cover up.

[@earthakittsghost1391]

every girl needs a Stedman, Gayle and a Maya in their life.

[@CLM1988]

I want to like this a million times....

[@ritajames7578]

Exactly, The only thing most men want these days from a girl is SEX! SEX!! SEX!!! No intellect @ all

[@SanthoshKumar-vc1hw]

They only need god. Amen

[@SanthoshKumar-vc1hw]

They only need god. Amen!

[@jaclynvazquez6155]

well said ....

[@breakout4347]

That prayer "Use me God.." Oh how God answered her prayer! I love you Oprah!

[@sushie9]

So many ppl crying happy tears for her. Queen Oprah!

[@ramblerchic8180]

She is better than a business woman. She does not put money before people. I’m in awe of her and even though the Oprah Show is over, she continues to inspire and continues to give to others.

[@elevenart]

My god is she powerful... I'm in tears. I hate TV, haven't had a television for 20 years but - Oprah, a meteor of hope for the masses, I say ... thank god for TV. She's every symbol of all that racists hate, that is just pure Perfection. And now she is a billionaire that uses money to help Africa, common Americans, Nature, education, the animal kingdom, women, overweight people... Thank you Oprah Winfrey.

[@shannonmiller2204]

Flenif2247 Michael bunle

[@blognewb]

*Racists' favorite response: call the people who caught onto their bullshit as racist.*

[@gauravw6947]

Jean Jones Stop with the assumptions and baseless accusations.. Jill Messick died because of people like you, who just judge others without knowing the truth.. If you have brain, think twice before accusing someone and playing with their lives.. This award is for professional work, not personal life..

[@gauravw6947]

jozsefkacsa Your comment shows how miserable you are.. Calling names to an achiever like Oprah won't help you achieve even 0.5% of Oprah's professional achievements..

[@rosemichel7542]

Wow 20+ years later she could win another lifetime achievement award

[@joyxu2881]

Nobody: KZbin: recommends after 11 yeats

[@IAmQube]

I don’t know why but Oprah just naturally spews wisdom. I said it once, I’ll say it again. She is God’s gift to mankind

[@1lionmurrill]

God’s gift to mankind? That’s a little dramatic…

[@threefish5443]

I so agree!!! ♥️

[@randompersonn4]

Definitely not God's gift to mankind LMAO that is absolutely absurd

[@DippyHippie]

@@1lionmurrill go away & spew your cynicism!

[@DippyHippie]

@@randompersonn4 you too…go away & spew your cynicism!

[@ThaSoloist]

"Stedman, you're the sweetest man."

[@GoodSpiritBadBoy]

Fantastic human being and fabulous speech! I am happy to have lived through Oprah's growth through the years! What a lady! What a woman! What a human being! Just wow!

[@jayelove1504]

Like Oprah, I want to run on to see what the end will be. She is a Godsend for humanity.....ILove You!

[@tulinbeyduz920]

The embodiment of humbleness

[@lorylove6943]

If you achive something in life remember there is always somebody who makes sacrifices for you-known or unknown. In order to have what you have.

[@deloriswilliams3495]

Thank you love,God bless you .you.are so.right .😇

[@lisaryherd4685]

Lory Love.....Yes, you are exactly right and few people acknowledge this!!!

[@NathalieLazo]

You explained this really well! 😄 Thanks for the great points about how when someone a makes a sacrifice is when we achieve something great in life! I'll remember this for next time!

[@feebifierce8867]

God is definitely using you Oprah...We love you!!

[@choochietrixie9352]

Feebi Fierce My mother told me she use to be on TV & was popular. Why did they cancel her.

[@feebifierce8867]

THEY DIDNT CANCEL HER SHOW. SHE RETIRED AFTER OVER 30 YEARS AND WENT ON TO BUY HER OWN NETWORK WHICH IS CALLED OWN. SHE IS A BILLIONAIRE.

[@dldmills53]

She is giving us amazing swooped bangs!

[@CoffeeMagical]

What a great speech!!! Tears running my eyes. She emblematically carries the light of freedom

[@kmeeks92987]

I thank God for so many people who have stepped in the world to make it a better place and I honestly and whole heartedly thank God for Oprah Winfrey

[@fabriziolorenzi3539]

Kelley Danielle

[@kmeeks92987]

Fabrizio Lorenzi yes sir

[@blessedbeyond5722]

The fact that she acknowledges God to have used her is great. Everything belongs to God

[@_MaxHeadroom_]

The Christian one to be exact.

[@princelynettles4461]

fuck off

[@learntospellpeople]

Stfu, bible-thumper.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Primero, Diós. Oprah wanted to be Baba Walters when starting her anchor news career.

[@warriorbrideofgod4968]

Amen sis. God Bless You🙏

[@projektbrot]

shes such a strong, proud person... love her energy

[@yellowboi89]

You can see Oprah’s impact even back then. White, black Hispanic etc were all emotional when she won this award. Oprah is the standard !!!

[@kristigechuashvili9631]

you are the greatest human being , you survived me through my difficult time Oprah!!!

[@naomicrite344]

krist krist mi

[@FGCOUNCIL]

I have listened to this speech so many times. As a native Mississippian I thank God for the life and living legacy of Oprah Winfrey. Her prayer for God to use her was a prayer for many around the world that she has connected with and blessed beyond measure. Love you Oprah.....

[@mitaw4424]

“God, use me.” 🙏🏻

[@gremlins831]

How the hell is someone this eloquent...

[@Ayan44]

i look up to her, she's my inspiration

[@munasalti2781]

Me also

[@nelsonvega3444]

She will be remember in the history books as one of the greatest television personalities that ever walk in those halls….she changed the talk shows for ever….a truly remarkable woman …not just in show business..but a great human being….

[@talk2birds128]

She’s so beautifully articulate. 🖤

[@manishmalviya8511]

90s what a great decade for world there were so much amazing and talented people in every field in cinema or sports or politics and many more

[@D3IM2NTEII1]

Oprah truly is such an inspiration - you can really tell that that moment in her life was one she'll never forget :)

[@lulalias3656]

M mp

[@bluewrenreilly4414]

She is a wonderful human being and Steadman is great too.

[@46foryounger]

Oprah has helped so many people from all walks of lives I really believe she deserves a noble peace prize

[@DanniShanea]

Oprah's hair was laid! Yaaasssss!

[@lisev415]

God use me...

[@AnnaElizabethI]

Anyone who talks negatively of this woman or anyone else successful is simply jealous and that's all. Why don't you invest that energy in your own life, instead of posting shit on youtube? lol

[@Gooseman2k2]

Yea... fuck those Stalin haters!!! They just Jelly of his sexy Mustache!!!

[@monicahunter2389]

I absolutely agree. There are people who appear in our lives certain of God's plan to be used for the greatest good and for the sake of humanity. If you look with your heart and not just your eyes you can see an aura that eminates from their soul. God expects greatness from all of His children, and I believe that He designates a chosen few to lead the rest of His children to realize the best in themselves. I will always have a place in my heart for Oprah Winfrey, because she understands that what we ALL are given is not simply a living, breathing life, but more importantly an opportunity to be used by the Highest God to serve one another and make the living existence all that it can and should be according to God's will.

[@ReginaDillard]

+Monica Hunter This comment resonated with my heart and spirit. I could not have said this any better. Thank you for posting.

[@tcochran42]

Anna Elizabeth, thank you so much for saying that. I feel the same way.

[@refra1046]

WHAT A GREAT SPEECH..OPRAH SURE DID DESERVE THIS AWARD 👏THOSE WORDS JUST FLOWED NATURALLY..TIL THIS DAY..3-18-2021...YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION...A BEAKEN OF LIGHT!!

[@fenderstratguy]

What an immensely positive person. Cheers, Oprah!

[@sugarlove]

wonderful!

[@adamkirby2570]

What a remarkable woman! I miss seeing her daily! She is a true angel to so many in this world...may God bless her🙏

[@bccbg3921]

"God use me." Thank you for bringing out the beacon of light for all of us, Ms Oprah. Salud!

[@Mariahmusicful]

This woman inpires me so extremly much, I absolutely love her, she is incredible...

[@CoconutSimming]

Has to be one of the best award acceptance speeches ive ever heard

[@gogogotham]

I love it when women express themselves intelligently and forget not their creator. What a beautiful speech.

[@zazuzazz5419]

A powerful person… an eloquent speech.

[@minafanelli8931]

EPIC... U GO GIRL!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@nikhilsukumar23]

That's very kind

[@greenfields222]

One of my many role models. Love her.

[@tward9708]

I am 26 and this speech has just made me realize my life has JUST begun.

[@ThaSoloist]

"Stedman, you're the sweetest man." I love that part.

[@bromleylowe2720]

Stedman's got a terrible headache at 1:44

[@fifihappy]

Bromley Lowe hhhhh i guess yeah

[@elizabethmencia3545]

He was trying not to cry...duh

[@maryann7941]

I absolutely love her!!!!!

[@cvodthemod2103]

She is an icon. One of the most courageous, beautiful people I’ve been able to witness in my lifetime. She has been the champion for those who had no voice and helped create change in the world for everyone; the abused, the neglected, the disenfranchised, regardless of race, color, creed, or gender. Bravo. She promotes education and reading and love and living and balance and passion, to name a few. Thank you dear lady. Thank you.

[@katbowl9971]

Love that. Thank you.

[@DemiJoMorcom]

she gets a lifetime achievement award in 1998, 15 years later and she's 100x more incredible than she was in '98.. this woman is unbelievable

[@ellieemae1]

woooooooooooohoooo love me some oprah!!!!!!!!!!

[@rr7firefly]

Articulate and idealistic.

[@NonsoADike]

Run on till eternity... For beautiful soul you be... Plus joy of many free spirited generations... I love this woman... Anybody got a problem with that??? May God infinitely keep blessing YOU + all the women of the globe...

[@mojojojo787]

I've never seen the Oprah Winfrey show in my life, but how she carries herself here, with so much grace, dignity and class, I understand why she is who she is and why she is held in so such high regard.

[@00Cre00]

0:54 Deidre Hall!!!! 2:45 Deidre needs a tissue!!

[@bigdada8253]

That's Marlana to you! lol She never ages its amazing

[@00Cre00]

Big Dada Honey I bow to ALLLL that is thee QUEEN

[@luc0007]

She dated Eric Holder?

[@sandrallewellyn2632]

+Arnold Weigermann lol

[@hyperiondragon]

Was that off the cuff? That was amazing and so succinct. I only learned recently the beacon Barbara was for Oprah, and for her to present the award to Oprah is the stuff dreams are made of. She got the lifetime achievement award in 1998, wow. She still had so much steam left to burn after that, as we have all seen. Congratulations Oprah.

[@francerichards5955]

What a woman!!!!!!!!!!! So so beautiful and so smart!!!!!!!!! She could be awesome president!!!!!!

[@manidar1977]

God Use me. Dude thats powerful.

[@liamthorburn117]

Hope you enjoy your emmy because you have received your reward, there will be no other rewards for you, only judgement as you have and still are deceiving people and leading them to hell because despite your idea of many ways to get to Heaven there is but one and that is Jesus, He is the way the truth and the life no one comes unto the Father except through Him

[@RandMiller325]

What is she leading people to do?

[@liamthorburn117]

She is leading people to hell with her new age teachings and concepts of many ways to Heaven....thats what she is doing and it is getting late not much time left to be saved....Ihope she does.get saved.

[@alexisohara2000]

liam thorburn Then why are you watching her videos? hmmmm. If I don't believe in or don't agree with something, I certainly don't look it up on youtube. It IS getting late so worry about your own salvation, not Oprah's.

[@liamthorburn117]

Alexis O'Hara Hey for your information I do NOT watch her videos, she was on another video that led me to the one I commented on and I do not have to worry about my salvation thank you....I AM SAVED........ARE YOU Aexis?hmmmmm???? if not I suggest you worry about YOUR salvation!!!

[@RandMiller325]

Lol

[@ridwanturnip6641]

She already had vision about her life that she's going to be even bigger and bigger in the future..

[@scripted-cottagecitykids5704]

This is my first time hearing a speach from Oprah, outside of her/your recent LifeClass tour. I feel instantly connected with your/her prayer.You are an amazing woman who's strength is moving. You are truely filled with Love & Light!

[@organboi]

Complete and utter bullshit.

[@maamedansowaa1520]

organboi You need a Snickers

[@evefaustin4444]

organboi... Get over it.

[@TheMightyTed]

she called herself 'a beacon of light and understanding'- humble.

[@HelloSunshine143]

nobody compares to that woman right there. shes amazing & so inspirational. ily oprah!!!

[@angieswensonmedia]

There will never be another and there will be a void when she leaves her show. We need more inspiring people like her.

[@cnovikamaharani]

How can Oprah made such a beautiful words???? I absolutely gonna pray what she prays.

[@MsLotusBlooms]

Oprah, what a force of goodness and inspiration in the world!

[@gaurisingh3985]

Oh Oprah..... You are a miracle and an inspiration. You can never fathom what you are to us and how you lead us to a better place and to be better versions of ourselves 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheJStatefan]

Wooooow! Are you people kidding me. Oprah has done wonderful things for the world. Despite her beliefs, she has helped many people through dark times. I think she is a heaven sent angel. Whatever her net worth is, she worked for it... When you give you shall receive. She gives and gives and receives... So as a Mississippian I am proud of her.

[@milzz100]

one of the best acceptance speeches of all time

[@shfir1564]

This is how a speech should be given

[@namulirebecca466]

Wat a Happiest moment to Oprah..... I can watch this video more than 100 tymz. GOD USE ME GOD USE ME.....AND HE DID IT FOR YOU OPRAH. PRAISE HIM UNTIL. I LOVE OPRAH with all ma HEART.

[@alexanderleatherman]

beacon of light. yes. we are all. we forget it but we are all. thank you oprah

[@SolAya21]

she got this is 1998 damn she deserves another one for the time since then

[@NaLa1490]

Oprah is just an inspirational and classy lady.

[@atlast23]

Perfect speech. Thanks for coming along in our lifetime Oprah, you are one of a kind.

[@debatabletruths6687]

Was never and will never be an Oprah fan, but there's no mistaking the scale of her celebrity.

[@olivia6063]

Oprah a true legend in so many ways.❤

[@DevAhmari]

I honestly love her. She has inspired me and so many other peoples, whether you're black, white, hispanic, gay, straight, male or female Oprah can give you something. Some type of wisdom that will enter your ears and pierce your soul. I thank her for all that she's done and all that's yet to come.

[@ennsma]

I love how she ends her speech with a reference to the lyrics for “Run On”- the theme song that debuted the following season (September ‘98). She also hints at the new (but short-lived) format her show would take that season, when she introduced “Change Your Life TV” (short-lived, and heavily panned for its overt, heavy handed approach to empowerment, self-help, and spirituality).

[@BlackMaven]

Sooooo inspiring, it makes everything else look like small stuff. And she spoke soooo elegantly, articulately, and beautifully. It was like listening to poetry. She is amazing. More power to her!!

[@leandracleo72]

@CosmicTDI thankyou for your comment - so short, but spot on, you made me smile - bless your heart!!! ;-)

[@TheMildred143]

INTELLIGENT WOMAN..NICE SPEECH OPRAH..CONTINUE HELP PEOPLE AND GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS COZ YOUR SUCH A GOOD PERSON..

[@priyanktiwari5152]

22 years ago Long live Oprah

[@vicalm007]

One of thhighest-rated program of its kind in history. She has been ranked the richest African American of the 20th century,[2] the greatest black philanthropist in American history,[3][4] and was once the world's only black billionaire. the most influential woman in the world. Yes, she is black and yes she is amazing. Best way to end racism, show how great your work is and teach your kids to see people for what they do not what color they are. Great woman.

[@theimmaculatecrown]

She does a wonderful job of memorizing the whole "speech" by "heart"..it's like spontaneous genuine words, but there are times you realize it is a speech. Overall, I loved it!

[@royalreader]

She is the most incredible woman I have ever seen. Her story, her way with words and her impact on us all cannot be disputed. God is using her. I so love Oprah! She is my mentor and my muse and she doesn't even know it!

[@perrycastle8582]

best speech ever...!!! love her

[@RnBaby9]

I never seen so many haters commenting in my life...she's incredible...what she has accomplished with her charity work and what she had to overcome as a child (with racism, her being molested, and being dirt poor) many of you will never comprehend. smfh. i suggest many of u read up on her before u comment anything

[@brendaseager7371]

Wow good for her. To take every opportunity and use it to get where she is right now is what we all should do. Her relationship with her partner is magical to me. So beautiful to see someone in this world have success and happiness in every area of their life. I was born a caregiver and looked after other people’s needs all my life, this was my path so when I see what someone born in a similar background reach the moon, I get twinges of jealousy for seconds only and in a good way.. Congratulations in life achievements.

[@portiamatthews1041]

I love Oprah. Its so good to see an educated beautiful black woman doin her thing and paving the way for others.

[@MrStephanie1212]

That's so moving.. I cried :( Love you Oprah so much!

[@710MaryJane]

Stedman is not only the sweetest man, he is a hunk, Lord, what a good looking man. Moving on, I am so proud of Oprah, a perfect role model for women!