Oprah Winfrey on Personal Experiences with Racism, Life, The Color Purple & the Future of OWN

SEASON 2 EPISODE 14 [2013]
Larry sits down with media mogul #OprahWinfrey to talk about her personal experiences with racism, the future of the Oprah Winfrey Network, and her new role in the civil rights film, #LeeDaniels' The Butler.
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[@mukunimulundika5359]

I came home from school each day as a teen in Nairobi, feeling drained, distraught, distressed and wanting to not live another day. I sat in front of the t.v. at 5:30pm to watch Oprah and by the end of every show, I was rejuvenated; I did my homework, I pressed my uniform, I ate my dinner, I went to bed with hope and I survived another day of being bullied, feeling misunderstood and unheard. My Mum was in Zambia, my home country so I could only call her once in a while, I lived with my Dad. Oprah was the mother's daily voice in my mother's absence. Telling me to go on. And so I did.

[@carliene9389]

I like your story

[@fafalise2023]

Glad you kept going xx

[@leticiachiok8057]

Oprah has been an inspiration to so many...many lives have been saved and have changed for the better. She continues to do what she loves most...talking (interviewing), producing significant films, providing free education, uplifting people's lives, supporting many humanitarian causes worldwide, inspiring human beings all over the world to be kind, generous and be blessings to others as well. She's really a powerhouse, a woman of substance.

[@808aaq]

Larry wasn't interviewing Oprah, it was like watching two pals catching up and having great conversation. That's what makes it great. RIP LARRY KING

[@donworry6473]

Larry knew how to make the interview come natural as if they're were no cameras around that's a skill difficult to achieve. He was a legend.

[@Jillian15]

There's a big difference, he a man and he's white that trumps OPY any day.

[@ttb269]

This interview is so natural. They are just having a chat, as if nobody is watching, genuine.

[@lucindarandolph369]

This Oprah? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajFeKamjcRoqq8

[@lucindarandolph369]

CALLED ACTING AND MOCKING YOU!

[@g_8623]

Oprah’s voice is a big hug for the soul 💚✨

[@hebagamal3552]

Totally right ❤️✨

[@thedudena5525]

Oh yeah! Watch "Oprah Winfrey Says That Old White People Have To DIE" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXImGamm7BrfKM

[@lucindarandolph369]

This Oprah? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajFeKamjcRoqq8

[@Melinda8162]

@Christina Forsythe Well,she sure changed from when she ‘started’….just like most. But, of course she thinks she’s ‘different’ from the rest. She bit the ‘suddenly rich’ and ‘famous’ cake too!

[@bk818]

Hi little sweetie. That a man can eat how sweet it is. You're a real sweetheart, Oprah

[@unapologetictact6458]

I love how Oprah, at her core, is an interviewer. I thought it was the cutest thing when Larry asked “what is it like to die on screen?” & she said “oooh, that’s so good.” That was a great question!

[@mattspencer5848]

"I remember saying to my chef.............." I wish to say this sentence in normal conversation one day :)

[@yesgirl207]

How you doing so far? :)

[@marias7599]

I hope you’re healthy

[@kamariatoure42]

It was so casual and fabulous

[@willowworks]

Me too :-)

[@lucindarandolph369]

This Oprah? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajFeKamjcRoqq8

[@calgboi]

RIP Larry King, such a legendary interviewer!

[@Aarontlondon]

I can listen to Oprah and Larry King talking ALLLL DAYYYY. Amazing people ❤️

[@Abyssdiver]

i CAN LISTEN TO TRUMP SPEAK ALL DAY, HE IS AN AMAZING MAN

[@chironapolonio]

"Didn't do enough for racism" PLEASE This lady has TOTALLY changed the race dynamic in America over the past FOUR DECADES

[@keelawalker7336]

Just by existing and becoming who she has become!

[@lonnieoutloud1244]

Shes become bigger than her EGO

[@pattyajones]

@@lonnieoutloud1244 She is ALL ego. Don't pretend she hasn't sold out. She totally has.

[@Lava_Girl-]

So TRUE ♥️

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

Oprah is really about herself. She did very little for the black people. Who did she help? She is more white than black.

[@hughhaefner5486]

Oprah, highly intelligent and overly criticized.

[@Meekseek]

She sucks.

[@SA77888]

Dont think Ive EVER heard anyone criticize her. Admittedly I don't take much notice??

[@amazingflowers92vaz38]

@@Meekseek Yes because shes black

[@rosettajones1161]

People criticize Oprah all the time. But I appeciate the things she has done while on television, Oprah is a very blessed woman for sure. What I dont understand why she made white folk famous or more rich when they did not even need it. Black people her own race needed her help moreso. For example, what about setting up some places to help better your own people and black children. Yes, I know Oprah built the school for black girls in Africa. That is a wonderful thing to do. We applaud her for that. Yet, what has she done on a hugh platform in Chicago where she got famous. She has enough money to help build something for black people in the U.S. despite her other contributions I am sure she makes and has made. BUT DO SOMETHING FOR HER OWN BLACK PEOPLE LIKE SHE DID FOR DR. PHIL AND OTHER WHITE PEOPLE! HELP YOUR OWN IN A LARGER NUMBER.

[@rosettajones1161]

Oprah commented that the store in Chicago said they did not let her in because they had been robbed by two black people two days before. And they said this is why they did not let her in. I DO NOT THINK THAT IS TRUE...They may have been robbed, but they KNEW that was OPRAH! And they knew she would not rob them, being a billionnaire. Come on?! They knew and Oprah knew that they did not want her in their store. PERIOD! BEING A BLACK WOMAN THEY DID NOT WANT BLACK FOLK NO MATTER HOW RICH IN THEIR STORE! Oprah knows this!

[@jessijay7357]

"But then she'd get commission" 😭🤣🤣

[@alexiscraig9504]

I never dreamed that we could dream...ugh my heart

[@eilmlilm2490]

One day, I came very close to Ms. Oprah. I wanted to hug her and talk to her, but that day, she might as well been on the moon. Love the wonderful woman! I love Mr. Larry King and oh miss him. His interviews are awesome!

[@robyoung9968]

I love the way Larry King interviews. He’s truly one of the greats. And of course, Oprah.

[@ttb269]

The best. He doesn't interrupted

[@lianelayman7577]

Yea Larry is good.

[@fredpickett6219]

A legend Interviewing A legend. R.I.P. Larry.

[@joanmati7897]

You read my mind 😊

[@davidsangels5347]

It would be great to watch a biographical film about Oprah.

[@journeywithbess]

25:00 I wish everyone could understand this... after you have it all, the ultimate goal is to understand your purpose and why you're here.

[@marleen771]

Everyone will not get it coz they are focused on the glamourous fame seeking sight of society. Oprah says: talking is what i do and not what i am. . .

[@sistergrace9833]

Oprah is a spiritual queen a gift from God to the world . God bless Oprah as she blesses others .

[@carlarobertson2193]

The Butler Movie is a must see it's a great movie!

[@bkay558]

Oprah is a great communicator and a very brilliant woman! Love her

[@cynthiakourisdittoe4991]

I’m seeing this for the first time today and I’m reminded how much I love you! You’re a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless you.❤️

[@stephaniegaines2693]

FOR LARRY KING TO SAY HE REALLY ENJOY AND LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT CIVIL RIGHT. I REALLY LOVE OPRAH AND THANK GOD I'M LIVE AND FULLING MY GOALS IN MY LIFE. A BREAKTHROUGH 2018

[@KevenTalks]

Oprah reminds me of my favorite author, Paulo Coelho. Just mid-conversation, she drops these gems of wisdom, easy to remember sayings, that touch you and pierce your soul.

[@gracefrey6509]

Oprah is right about racism in Switzerland. I live here as a brown skin Asian American. It is so very degrading and exhausting, and bad!! The difference is that Oprah got an apology from the entire Switzerland, published and televised their apology. I dont get an apology. I have an entire story with documents to support. Maybe one day Ill share it , its with an exaggeration worth publishing.

[@goldHydrangeas]

Well racism is everywhere where ignorance exists. I got whiffs of racism in my home town in Irvine, and before that also in La Jolla, CA. and cities in USA not just Europe.. just as I did in Paris and am light skin Asian American.

[@nessalynn082]

17:05 the power in that statement! Love it!!!❤️

[@azizhachimi8744]

Larry gets more handsome as he gets older.....looks amazing in this interview!

[@AndySaenz]

That's funny that the Zurich vendor told her "that bag is only for Jennifer Aniston". Oprah is so incredibly wealthy that Aniston looks poor in comparison!

[@winebarimunsi4732]

That's not true Oprah is just a gate keeper what is written as being here by the tabloids is just fake stuff..just for Hollywood..nothing more

[@BPEntertainment1]

So that is the third story I've heard from her about the same store. Strange.

[@jojosaylor8996]

Exactly Oprah is billionaire she could buy everything in the store..

[@lorettabeer4731]

We need Oprah on tv again.

[@scotchette]

I love her hair that way.

[@MsSovereignJoy]

Was the opening tag line “The girl that doesn’t need a last name.” Oprah is a Queen! Not a girl.

[@arpsri9675]

I like Oprah

[@leahlewis9741]

Thank you, MsSovereignJoy! Larry King...who needs both a first and last name...was wrong for that remark, which may qualify as a micro aggression.

[@joedellaselva1251]

Don;t get excited. Oprah is wonderful and classy.

[@parisz]

MsSovereignJoy There’s that girl living in EVERY woman 😉

[@amarie1852]

Get him together

[@gioromano4412]

You will be missed, Larry! Rest in peace

[@jimbrown1559]

I'm a 79 year old White guy, veteran of the civil rights movement, and an engineering professional who worked in broadcasting and pro audio in Chicago when Oprah was building her empire. She did everything right building her studios, which were vastly superior to what the networks had. She hired to top engineering talent, mostly White guys. Every aspect of her work on air has been first class. She is a force for good, has long been one of my heroes. And I am convinced that without her, Obama would not have been President, at least not in 2008-16.

[@ShedrackWorrell]

Her humility is so striking!

[@ivybrooks2693]

excellent interview.

[@bethwatters3885]

I love Oprah!!! 💕💕💕

[@user-tq1mm8gh9e]

Never tire of listening to her.

[@maggiethecat1538]

A WOW moment for me was when the people were suffering horribly in the aftermath of Katrina and the government was not helping, but all of a sudden on the news, there are truckload after truckload of supplies being driven into New Orleans, sent by OPRAH. WOW. God bless Oprah. 💖🙏

[@BMgemane]

I love the comment about having money, because it always feels like if the rich speak about it they'll instantly get poor or something, as if its something to be ashamed of. Especially when you have worked hard for it and many people cannot identify with it. thank you for that.

[@auction00]

Oprah was influential in getting Obama into office and so many other important civil rights movements.

[@susannamatovu2825]

Our Onscreen MAAMA! We love you OPRAH WINFREY. You have inspired many.

[@jcextranow]

When she was trying to put OWN together that was probably one of the most stressful times in her life in addition to the trial. I can't wait till she actually does a movie where she plays herself.

[@Ms.Tasha.]

Oprah = Excellence 👏🏾

[@jeanjones1846]

Anybody who gives to charity based on race, as oppie does, solely is a racist. period

[@gbrabillas9910]

i loove you oprah winfrey

[@beblessed3588]

I just love oprah! Her conversation is so relaxed and her soul and energy is just everything! Thank you God that she is freely pursuing her soul's mission!🙏🙌❤

[@CadeCherry]

RIP Larry King, such a legendary interviewer!. So good to watch two legends together..

[@scarpdog8770]

Wow, Larry is like 250 years old and still has a decent set of hair.

[@Silverhairwitch]

It's refreshing to hear a celebrity say something positive about our country.

[@williemcdaniels1111]

I ve always liked her caring force keep doing what u do baby!

[@Kaithelightworker]

I just LOVE YOU OPRAH!!! 😩❤️🙏🏽

[@claramerchant9210]

Perhaps you should do some research into who she really is. She has alot of people fooled including me for a whilte

[@maryclinton-eiland1328]

Oprah with all her Money is just OPRAH!, love her!

[@joelmolinar2153]

I am always mesmerized by Oprah's beautiful eyes, inspired by her stories, and her voice is like honey🥰❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@DudeMannn]

I saw the Butler. The movie was GREEAAAATTTTT !!!!!!!! I didn't think Oprah could reach that level of acting because she is not usually an actor. She hit a home run again. But, then again we're talking about Oprah.

[@michellemarie2590]

People don’t expect you at certain tables, and they don’t want you there. Strong classy woman! Her race is excellence❣️

[@joedellaselva1251]

She handles it all with a smile and humor. She is never a victim.

[@xMMMLK]

Thank you for interviewing Oprah.

[@jacquelineyvettescott-gg8wq]

GLAD to see you still have it girl in September 2023. 🇮🇱🌹🇺🇸🌹

[@eilmlilm2490]

Ms. Oprah, if I were to find your journal, I would return it to you and ask if we could just have lunch and talk for one hour of your time. I would not tell you where I live because it's a place that you might not like. Enough said. Love you Oprah and Mr. Larry King too.

[@veebee6276]

Thank u Larry for interviewing Oprah; Oprah is a very proud human bring for her accomplishments and I am very very proud of her, knowing that it wasn’t as easy as people think; her past shows brought us the hard core of racism; even as it is happening today in 2020. (Forsyth; skinheads; Jane Elliott stories; etc.); and I personally thank u Oprah! I had no idea how easy it is to talk with u one on one and me not be so nervous and intimidated because of your vocabulary and wealth; you definitely will never forget where u came from and how very far u have come to make your dreams come truth! Take care I care!

[@krystalwirth9646]

❤️ God Bless Oprah I love the good human she is.

[@bernicemorton6893]

Bb

[@BIGTODD250]

This is first time I actually found her to be "real" and relatable. For "me" she has always come across as if she thinks she is just another person-and we all know she isnt and I found that very fake. You are one of the most successful and wealthiest people in the entire world-own it, celebrate it. You have have earned that right. I found it somewhat insulting, her" Im just like you routine". You are not like me because of your fame and extreme wealth. I applaud all of your accomplishments. You have earned everything you have. When she says how great it is to be rich (in so many words), that's real and honest. This si what I needed a bit of from her(not that she cares..lol) Keep living the dream Oprah!!!! And keep spending!!

[@dihboas]

I totally get what you mean

[@richardhernandez9598]

Yo larry is still alive! Holy moly lol how old is this guy 😅

[@lianelayman7577]

85.

[@1717Warrior1]

Wow I didn’t know that…I did original orator in high school and one of the people I study with was Susan Batson too…thank you for sharing Oprah! 🙏🏾🦋

[@Maatization]

I love Oprah

[@unclenelvis]

i LOVE the handbag story!!

[@sunshineland]

Boy... I really miss Larry King.

[@marcuswier9837]

I can afford both! WOW. I live for that.

[@susettesantiago5509]

The media icon of the new millennia.

[@lourdesrojas1994]

Oprah, I love you!

[@jcjc3914]

I’m so grateful for this amazing women! Opera gives me hope and inspiration to be my best and higher self....

[@lmwms1]

Girl??? She’s a full GROWN woman. Stop referring to grown people as girls and boys. It’s offensive.

[@laobok]

Offensive to you. But not everyone. And it's obviously used in a friendly manner. Learn to read the room.

[@jcextranow]

She said when some NITWIT gets on Twitter. I could feel that she gets infuriated with that happening on social media. I can't believe they wouldn't open the door for her on Madison Ave. Wasn't she on television back then.

[@mariaproppe6828]

I love Oprah. She is amazing.

[@Africa-ky1bg]

I'm so glad she explained how she sees her role - in using her media talents - in opening peoples hearts to fight racism and empower people. I was pissed as f**k when she was not standing up for women's reproductive rights and not getting involved and was not standing up against trump and his constant divissive hate speeches that have brought back so much racism against so many and torn this country apart.

[@joedellaselva1251]

I feel for the people who were held at gunpoint and robbed.

[@lindaminde4884]

watching in 2020 like its the first time :)

[@deerheart87]

she was a good actress

[@caenterprisellc6922]

My first noticeable experience with racism was while working at Defense Logistics Agency. I was still a college student and a white woman actually told me what was I was encountering. We were on the same team and she may have been more upset than I was.

[@st.michaelofcigarillo2845]

smells like a fake story

[@Joyparc]

I just love her.

[@zoozercattacrezooz4646]

RIP LARRY

[@vanetamorrison2972]

I LOVE YOU OPRAH. If i were the queen, 👑 i would give you a knighthood. In fact, you are royalty to me. Long may you reign my beautiful, majestic Oprah. 😘 (Know you won't see this). 😂 😂 Love, love you. 😊

[@homodeus8713]

She is the Queen

[@sharonthetrucker2297]

I support this woman..she deserves to have a voice..

[@sergelouissieben6754]

So true the goal to express humanity

[@mickeydunns]

I feel sorry for you Oprah 😞 but just to let you feel beter I am a normal Lady. Here in South Africa I should be the race that gets attention. But we live in society that judge you from the outside and not on who you are. What happened to me I was looking for n SUV needed one urgently because my brother was now in a wheelchair and my current car is to small. Early in the morning I went in to a cardealer and look at a few SUV models. The car dealer had to sent me quotations. After two days I went to another dealer and got my SUV paperwork was signed within an hour. I then phoned the first dealer and asked for the salesman. Told him I am still waiting for his quotation. Sorry I will do it now he replied. I then gave him a life lesson. He looked at me as someone that can not buy a car. I pray that God will work in the hearts of people.... we are all His children. God Bless you Oprah 🙏

[@marshacreary9771]

10:33-11:23 Meryl Streep made a similar comment in her Sophie's Choice interview in 1983

[@jackiepeavy5505]

2 of the greats !

[@CraigsOverijse]

Can’t believe she didn’t know she could act until after playing Sophia in the colour purple wow

[@smokedope4733]

This is how I see her ! Here she comes straight out of the devils battle grounds and traverse across the many bodies of water to be where she at in her life. #1 Well Done Gorgeous and stay Electric. #1 Jesus fly Girl miss Oprah Winfrey. And she had to fight the Devils and won #1

[@g_8623]

Oprah ♥️🥰🤗

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Thank you so much..

[@roslyngaudin4753]

Put Larry back on CNN at 6 pm. C'mon.

[@katiben2243]

Oprah is a great women .

[@bellaf7774]

My fist rule of dating- if ur not into Oprah- her story, and what she represents, we can't date. 2nd rule- if u don't watch super soul Sunday I'm not the one for u. 3rd rule- if u are not completely obsessed with Les Brown Maya Angelou and the healing techniques of Iyanla Vanzant we can't even hang out...and this is why I'm single😂 the standards have been set!

[@jacquelineperry2168]

Love to see her do so much more for black people with all of her wealth she has wealth that will out live her don’t want to see it going to charity but helping blacks that want a better life and willing to work for it thru her and her fortune.

[@KitsapLady]

White women couldn't have credit cards in the70's, it wasn't till I was married that I was allowed one. Watching "Mad Men" brought up so many memories of what life used to be like for a woman.

[@4knewt505]

I never knew that

[@alishahammersley6484]

Imagine having that confidence.

[@gloriahoyte5420]

I love Oprah and the work she is doing and the many children and women That she help, May God richly Bless Her, keep the good works up, when God is for you no one cannot be against you!!! Love you always!!

[@ideas5663]

Beautiful human being, not changed in spite of getting famous and wealthy.

[@michaelhause2669]

I found the Butler a very sad and very intense. Being a white white boy from a white white small country town. I have empathy for the prejudice black people have experienced. I will never completely understand the abuse, critazium, and judgement that black people still to this day, experience.

[@dementednun1175]

She needs to do more movie

[@jcextranow]

Can everyone listening to this actually believe that Oprah has ever had to deal with racism after becoming famous. Thats only for black people you don't know. Not for black people everyone knows. She's a great book reader which has allowed to her excel in anything she sets her mind to.

[@WordsofHarmony]

Jack Daniels-Son NOT TRUE. You are ignorant.

[@jcextranow]

Wordsof Harmony I think anyone who finds it in their demented mind to call someone else ignorant have themselves been labeled IGNORANT at some point in their own life. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE REAL ONE WHO IS IGNORANT. YOURE SO IGNORANT you cant even tell when someone is BEING SARCASTIC. Damn you smell and wreak of ignorance RIGHT NOW. Sucks to be you right now.

[@evefaustin4444]

My QUEEN💝