Oprah Winfrey's emotional first look at "Watching Oprah" Smithsonian exhibit

[@DiamondStylz]

the blessing of having a trusted friend that wants you to win with no envy is priceless

[@DiamondStylz]

@Harley David true...glad she was her friend when she was making 22k a year lol

[@ericabarnes7214]

Gayle's my spirit animal. "Hope it works" lmao. My life motto right before I throw caution to the wind. LOL

[@isolda980]

Do your thing, baby girl! You can do it!!

[@jbaby007]

She is so deserving. Oprah has changed more lives than she can imagine for the better.

[@leahw4413]

I really started tearing up... Shes such an inspiration to little girls and young women like myself ❤❤❤

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

Oprah is one of the most celebrated and respected women in the world. Their friendship is epic! Gayle you are the epitome of what a true friend is. I love how you both respect and celebrate each other.

[@joangabrielmoi9987]

Please somebody do a full Virtual tour For those who might not be able to get there ... Oprah amen Thank you Gayle Over the years I ve watched her show the impact of her work is beyond words ...

[@sabrinaetienne18]

Gayle is a perfect best friend!

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

The story about the Pakistani Driver got me....damn onions. Thank you, Miss Winfrey, for enriching our culture and empowering my Nieces and every other woman in my life.

[@zaneleanegbode993]

Oh Gayle please stop, you have made me cry. You the best friend everyone wishes they could have...

[@blujay1608]

I used to come home from school every day, and see my mom watching Oprah at 4pm. When I became an adult and house sitter, I'd put on her show and it was like revisiting my childhood. Such a strangely familiar experience in strangers' homes. She is one of my heroes.

[@Coryraisa]

+Blu Jay: Mine also! I used to watch her show especially in the 1990s. She was so different from other talk show hosts.

[@claireclaudie265]

Gayle makes me cry too, I am happy they are doing this while she is alive. Thank you Oprah

[@peachyclean93]

I just love them two!! Love love love she deserves it

[@markhills2310]

Oprah & Gayle are both Amazing brilliant and inspiration to us all I love the way those women carry themselves with such class & grace. Thanks again.

[@hectormorales5306]

Mark Hills except the fact that she attended meetings with the likes bill gates the Rockefellers amongst other billionaires to discuss depopulation of the world. Thos is public knowledge and many attendees are open about eugenics

[@kymberlyp4056]

Hector Morales ~ Please name 3 references that can substantiate your comment here. The references should be nonpartisan and offer concrete evidence. I'm not arguing with you. I seek proof when strong claims are made. Go ahead, I'll wait for your reply. 👍 BTW... please don't tell me to look it up myself. If you state something, you should have the facts to back up your claim. Thanks!

[@iloverose10]

Oprah, Tom Joyner, And Robin Roberts Are Literally The Reason I Chose Mass Communications And Broadcast Journalism As A Major. They Inspired A Little Wide Eyed Black Girl At Only 10 Years Old To Dream And Attend College. One Year Left !

[@pixiedustgirl13]

GOOD LUCK to you!

[@coreyharris273]

Wonderful post! So, have you graduated and if so, what are you up to now?

[@prophettaylor7356]

This is awesome! Thankyou CBS for showing this! I have been a fan since I was 5.

[@lgra0817]

Big Congrats to you Oprah. You have worked hard. All the people who hate you would not hate if this was there life. Besides haters will always be among us.

[@biancamichelle11]

Lauretta Graham people would hate on her don't have lives and don't know what it feels like to do things that you are really passionate about in life.

[@lgra0817]

SO TRUE AND SAD AS WELL..

[@fool4singing]

The world really was a better place when her show was on the air. It really kept our humanity and sense of rising above in check. Nothing has ever really taken it's place, and probably never will.

[@kingsaco]

I was there Friday. The crowd was amazing!

[@jengonzalez4900]

How wonderful! She is so deserving of this awesome honor! ❤️

[@RG-nw6kr]

I hope they highlighted the Legends Ball that was one of THE MOST AMAZING things I have ever seen.

[@llee3767]

I like the museum doing this while she is alive to appreciate it.💕💕💕

[@Ivymeg]

Phil Donahue?

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

Congratulations Oprah. You deserve it...Gayle your awesome too...Loved your show from Connecticut. There is no need for all these rude comments. Get a life.

[@mangamango2350]

Oprah's "Favorite Things" during the Christmas season were some of her most exciting episodes I loved being "glued" to the TV for! - couldn't wait to see the special chosen "Favorite Things" and the excitement on those lucky audience members faces! Thank you for such heartwarming shows Oprah!!!! We LUV YA! ;-)

[@WLA6889]

I cannot wait to see O's exhibit!!! It was closed when I visited in May but going back bc this Afr American museum is a **MUST** see for every single Afr Amer. in this country and the world and of course for all. Awesome to see ALL the history we were not given, but have access to now!! O is very much apart of that legacy of our people, US, the world and for history to come!!!

[@RB-gt8bf]

Wow and just think I have the Wonderful Honor to walk past this museum every week....powerful

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

I’ve always been a fan of Oprah and Gayle. 2 powerful, beautiful and educated women. These two are who I call woman of substance and value. These 2 can teach and give you life. I’ve always been interested in being around greatness! It’s all about learning and growing. If we can’t learn and grow together I’d have no interest in being around you. No time for foolishness.

[@kymberlyp4056]

Chelsea Bella. Gallo ~ You said that so beautifully. God bless you, gorgeous. ❤️

[@kymberlyp4056]

bakeem95 ~ Strong and powerful women come from many different places. A beer drinking mother of 5 sons should also be celebrated. 👍🍺

[@nunyabusiness3516]

I love Oprah, so amazing and inspiring! Gayle is such a great friend!

[@eilmlilm2490]

This is so exciting! Dearest Oprah, what a rare and beautiful gem you are. Watching this made me think of the moon landing and those famous words, One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. I hope to see all that, someday soon. Ms Gayle is special too.

[@Coryraisa]

+Eilm Lilm: In Oprah's case, it's one small step for woman, one giant leap for womankind.

[@OfficialMickeyJSabb]

congratulations Oprah. I love u a million

[@margarettewesh8964]

I salute Oprah for the wonderful work she had done. She worked really hard but she reached her goal. I’m proud of you Ms. Winfrey.

[@glynethadavis7067]

Awesome 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Oprah you deserve it all. I love you and Gayle’s friendship. Two amazing & strong black women that I truly admire.

[@mischkatamas8599]

How I adore you Oprah!😃

[@vanessarushton4610]

Very well deserved . Always asked questions that was always on my mind , very detailed and never backed down from questions that other interviewers are afraid to as . She has always shown how much she cares .

[@maurjoy4104]

Never truly been a big fan; but VERY proud of her amazing impact on and gift to American culture, and on Black women. And the show really was wonderful. We miss it!!

[@djbrec]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank God for Oprah and all the Oprah’s at heart and future Oprah’s that truly want good in this world

[@carlienbeyde8184]

I have always been a fan and always will be. There a no two greater women i have seen on tv who i am sure inspired millions out there.

[@rentiasmal1827]

Not gift to America, gift to the world.

[@danielarossi7219]

Hope in some years there is gonna be a show exhibit for Ellen to honor what she did not only for the LGBT community but also for the human beings in general

[@BeautyInYOU583]

daniela rossi you could set that up. Someone who loved Oprah did this for her. If you want to see it take it into your own hands.

[@lgra0817]

Thanks Gayle !!!

[@davidmehnert6206]

Lauretta Graham I think Gayle is extraordinary, and Oprah - well, it should go without saying!! To see these two women together, the cathartic quality of reviewing, and reliving, lives in parallel, and Gayle’s very touching “watershed moment” (tears!) at the end of this clip - it’s just so rare any of these professionals at a loss for words, but there we ate!! I so wish I had the means to visit DC these coming months and look at all this for myself. Thank you, CBS, the Smithsonian, and all the staff. Oprah’s story is America’s story: America at its most triumphant, overcoming its apprehensions and shames and sordid chapters, bringing all of our better selves into the loving light. More than words, any words, can say. And never the last word-I know Oprah still has great things to share freely and widely, all around the world, in times still to come.

[@benjaminrobinson1562]

I am so proud of Oprah and all that's she has accomplished with the grace Of God in front of Her.!!!😀😀😀😀😀

[@azmovement79]

*satan* .. surely !

[@kymberlyp4056]

Anne Mack ~ Jealousy and insecurity are not attractive on anyone. You may want to put yourself in time-out to check yourself.

[@markhills2310]

Oprah you deserve it an much more

[@henriettahadley6077]

Oprah’s life and love has shaped my path to life I choose to serve others!! We are her Legacy!!

[@RG-nw6kr]

Well deserved! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raleighnorthcakalakie4819]

Thank you for posting this on you tube. "Go Oprah"

[@jonathanowhite]

Get a friend like Gayle! Congratulations Oprah!

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

WOW so amazing... Oprah is amazing. LOVE HER!

[@66JLB]

Thanks for sharing! Oprah Winfrey really is a game changer, and for the better!!!

[@bicuj9838]

Thank you 🙏🏽 wish I was in that room listening to them talk.love you 🌹😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ watching her show in England help my journey. Thank you

[@ernestochoco753]

Thank you Gayle, you are the best friend that we all have. I only search for Gayle’s in my life. I appreciate and love you for your humility, kindness, and loyalty. Thank you for teaching me that.

[@Coryraisa]

5:33-5:34. As she starts to cry, she has her hands clasped in front of her as if in a prayer...so touching and sweet.

[@sallyhenry1716]

Oprah you are so inspirational and have touched so many lives! Congratulations...WE LOVE YOU!

[@juanitabrown2686]

Oprah is so deserving, I cannot wait to see it.

[@liviennenonord928]

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018, 11:04am. Congratulation Ms. 'O' Oprah Winfrey! I wish I could see it.... that's the most brilliant thing our world can give you while you're still alive.... you can see it yourself and make changes as you may. Congratulation I hope they didn't make a disappointment for you.... look at each pieces and tell us what you like and don't.... is it a true reflection of your were self or the to be I AM you've grown into.... Enjoy your celebration! I'm always late on stuff!

[@gladyssimmons6192]

thank you Oprah.

[@Bam97277]

wow, her journal entry at 2:42, so humble yet extremely confident. I love Oprah

[@owenbeharry8478]

Watched this show as a child and it help carved me into the person I became.

[@AroundTheWayTalk89]

Bestfriend Goals

[@drusillacole3270]

Congratulations Oprah !

[@skylaellis]

Wow! Could you imagine?!

[@juddpoland2557]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Oprah is incredible. And so is Gayle. Love all around.

[@lolitamorris2943]

She is so real...

[@missveefamilychannel850]

My Role model saw a black woman who had the same colour of my skin and I knew deep down in my heart when I grow up I want to be just like her.

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

So happy for Oprah!

[@Shusha0029]

Everyone deserves to have and to be a friend like Gayle! I feel like all of us who watched Oprah every day feel like she is part of us. She was a trusted friend who we got a visit from every day. I remember getting the Oprah dvd 20th anniversary collection and watching. One minute I was laughing and the next I was crying. So many great moments! I think she is amazing and I wish her many more years of making us laugh and cry ❤️

[@striving1]

Everyone should visit, her show changed so many lives. It let Mother's be validated that Motherhood was hard, women that were being abused know that it wasn't OK, and people to know that ANYTHING is possible in this world if you only believe and have Faith and belief in something higher than yourself. Praise God for Ms. Oprah Winfrey.

[@a.walters123]

She absolutely deserves it. She’s a powerhouse of a woman and has completely changed the world.

[@2Bharani]

I'm lost for words. For now all I can say is, thank you, thank you, thank you for being born. I'm a better person for knowing you. You are loved.

[@GunnyPhillips]

I can't wait to see this. Oprah was and remains an incredible force of positivity for all, regardless of race, nationality or even gender. To say this is well-deserved would be an understatement.

[@awms.145]

Crying this is so wonderful....so proud of her. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Maria-kg1nh]

beautiful and beautiful friendship between her and Gayle. God's love and blessings!!! Thank you for your gift to the world!

[@SikiDlanga]

Oprah is one of the most influential global figures of our time, no doubt.

[@notthefather3919]

Congratulations Oprah. You've opened so many doors for black women and you never let anyone's expectations limit you. Well deserved!

[@novanewstories1487]

It’s beautiful for Oprah to see it and feel her heart ♥️ malts with her well being and appreciation. I love 💕 this woman. She’s blessed me with wisdom and l salute 🫡 her in all her endurance and endeavors!!! Long life Oprah. It’s a blessing to see this day come to pass than to be a historic event when you are gone. Smell the flowers 💐 whilst we’re still here. I pray for a Gayle in my life. I am lost for words for your love towards Oprah. Thanks for teaching us what an amazing person you are. You got me 🥲

[@dtrn254]

Yes for the Supremes....!!! I think I need to see this exhibit

[@SpreadTruth7]

Wonderful tribute to a truly "good human" ~ Oprah Winfrey! ❤ ... we THANK YOU (and Love you) XoXo

[@marilyntaylor223]

What a beautiful gift Oprah is and has been. Thank you Oprah (and thank you Amy).

[@CookingWithTK79]

Congratulations Oprah. God bless you for all your work.

[@Imagine-tv8ku]

Oprah. Queen, so humble I love her

[@a.j.madkins9724]

I truly love this woman:) Thank you God for giving us Ms. Oprah Winfrey!

[@guerschmidesaint-ange8821]

How do you not LOVE Gayle? Behind every wonderful woman is her best friend💗

[@ernestochoco753]

Oprah’s show changed my life I love myself more. I never knew I needed to do that. I believe my life means so much more now. I’m thankful deeply grateful for all that Oprah has done for me. I’m so thankful for her staff and the multitude of people who have share their lives and share their love on the Oprah show. It saved me so many times and saved so many others. It made me a better me… Thank you

[@marcr.o.859]

The letter or journal to her, self became an answered prayer.

[@realbeautyness25]

That's really nice she deserves it

[@BlackDiamond-rj1ov]

Congratulation! Loved Oprah Show

[@hillbrandconsulting4197]

Can anyone tell me what the note to herself say in full?

[@keeganhenry7739]

Thank u from st Lucia we love u

[@Pokemonrasta1998]

She deserves all of this, I saw this coming since her show’s inception!!!!🧐

[@judithzisis846]

Dedication, love and focus on service together with effort towards these causes for the improvement of the lives of fellow human beings ....pays off....for everyone. YOU get a PRAISE..... Oprah!

[@marcr.o.859]

Love all things Oprah, tremendous light in thus world, privileged to have seen and felt the love, joy, guidance and humanity!

[@AzaniaCreations76]

That's wonderful! What's sad is some of these comments. It's indicative of the type of people that exists. Being negative and nasty while hiding behind a computer. Just sad.

[@azmovement79]

or being nasty on tv & not know it , cause they're smiling ! ( or crying)

[@kymberlyp4056]

Anne Mack ~ I get it, your lack of self worth causes you to inflict hatred towards others. Life is actually a beautiful thing to celebrate. You may want to give it a try.

[@azmovement79]

Kymberly Playdon .. you get nothing .. not even reincarnated ! *silly clowne !*

[@azmovement79]

*noprah !*

[@kymberlyp4056]

Anne Mack ~ ✔️Yep, you trigger easily. Perfect sign of your mental instability. There's no need or sense in encouraging further dialogue. 👍

[@eyelutalulu7266]

I don't quite know how to describe the impact Oprah has had on me. To me, she is an example of what a decent human being looked likes ❤️❤️. Always a fan and will always be one. 🙏🏾

[@ArionSmithfilms]

Where's Stedman?

[@thesmileyeffect]

Arion Smith Probably running his business. This is her moment, and he is known to take a step back when she steps forward, but is a leader in his own lane.

[@azmovement79]

Arion Smith .. out searching for his manhood !

[@BeyhiveLegend]

Arion Smith with his man

[@kymberlyp4056]

Eboné Smiley ~ 👍 Such a awesome and powerful response! 👍

[@shawnitadavis8708]

Such a beautiful person inside and out ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mahaenazy]

He said this her gift to America! No my dear she gave and is giving gifts to the whole world

[@davidshelton7104]

You Deserve it Oprah, Congratulations! 😁 Want you to Resolve your issue with Mo'Nique&Sidney though.

[@finaldestinationr101]

I loved your show Oprah. Very well made. The daily tid bit of fun, excitement, and info... was very pleasant for after school R and R..... 😉

[@masilomorake2876]

The Oprah Winfrey show is my all time favourite TV show. It is truly amazing.

[@kweliporter8120]

Thank you Oprah..congratulations as a world changer and a history icon for every little child for ever

[@davidsangels5347]

Oprah is so consistent, a living legend, and a national treasure

[@bravesoul5743]

Oprah is really groundbreaking!! Shes one of those people that I admire so much!!

[@goat964]

Oprah deserve this here! She's apart of black history and will forever be talked about as one of the greats!